Emily Pohorence

Emily Pohorence is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in helping teens and adults aged 16 and up navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, OCD, gender exploration, neurodivergence, relationships, self-worth, sexuality, and trauma. As a queer-identifying therapist, Emily is deeply committed to supporting individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly in providing tailored care for transgender and nonbinary clients. She has extensive experience writing letters of support for clients undergoing Hormone Replacement Therapy or gender-affirming surgeries. Emily enjoys working with clients across the lifespan, with a special focus on teens, college students, and young adults in their 20s and 30s. With warmth and care, she employs a strength-based approach in her clinical practice, guiding clients to discover new coping strategies and navigate life's challenges while fostering awareness of their own resilience. She incorporates Feminist and Queer theory techniques along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her sessions. Trained in EMDR, Emily addresses a variety of concerns, creating an environment where clients are met with empathy, softness, and gentleness. Clients are treated as experts of their lived experiences and are provided the space to explore their journey towards healing and personal growth. Emily believes that all discomfort is a pathway to growth, and she provides a safe and neutral space for clients to work through their growing pains in connection.