Emily Tarantola, LCPC

Emily Tarantola is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with self-esteem. Emily also supports those facing ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and relationship concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from Maryland.

Emily aims to make therapy practical and approachable. She builds a trusting relationship first and then helps people set small, clear goals. Her style blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. She often uses mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas when those fit a client's situation.

In sessions Emily listens closely to what matters most to each person. She helps clients identify patterns that get in the way and then experiments with new ways of coping. That might mean changing unhelpful thoughts, practicing calming skills, or planning small steps toward a goal. The pace and focus are set together with the client.

Her background includes a master’s degree in counseling psychology and many years working with adults, adolescents, and children across a range of concerns. Emily emphasizes straightforward communication and practical strategies you can use between sessions.

People who choose Emily often want clear, goal-focused work grounded in warm, respectful listening. She helps people move from feeling stuck to making manageable changes that fit their life.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy is about listening and following the client’s lead. It focuses on understanding what matters to the person and building a supportive relationship to work toward their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses clear exercises and practical homework to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to manage stress and improve focus.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Emily works with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly to see what is working and adjusts the plan as needed so the work feels useful and manageable.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support using worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and step-by-step CBT tools between meetings to keep progress moving forward.