Emily Hudson is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri, bringing extensive experience and expertise to her practice. She earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in 2017. During her educational journey, she served as a staff counselor at Bastyr University and provided affordable therapy during her year-long internship with Seattle Therapy Alliance. With four years as a clinical fellow at Roots Renewal Counseling in St. Louis, MO, Emily has honed her skills in supporting adults experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), grief and loss, chronic illness, identity development, career, body image, and self-confidence. Her therapy approach is grounded in humanistic principles, emphasizing the innate value, potential, and goodness of every individual. Furthermore, she is specially trained in treating OCD with exposure and response prevention (ERP) techniques and utilizes EMDR while employing a trauma-informed lens. Understanding the courage it takes to seek help, Emily is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients as they take their first steps towards healing.