Emily Carner

Emily Carner, PsyD, is a compassionate psychologist who works effectively with individuals from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including the LGBTQ community. In her practice, she offers support to adults, adolescents, and couples. Emily employs a direct and interpersonal style that empowers her clients to achieve their personal goals while thoughtfully exploring past and present challenges related to trauma, child abuse and neglect, addiction, grief, depression, and anxiety. She views individual difficulties through a socially conscious lens, acknowledging the sociocultural context in which they arise. Specializing in the needs of survivors of childhood neglect and abuse, as well as those facing traumatic adult experiences, Emily is adept at managing traumatic reactions through symptom management and emotional processing. She utilizes empowerment strategies and facilitates healthy relationship formation, ensuring a comprehensive approach to healing. With extensive training in Medical Model substance abuse counseling and an understanding of Harm Reduction models, Emily is particularly attuned to the intersection of addiction and trauma, especially in women, and she employs a gentle yet effective method to navigate these complex and sensitive issues.