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About Anchored
Emily Whaley is the owner of Anchored Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Alabama.
Emily is a graduate of Liberty University and received a Master's in Professional Counseling in 2016. Emily graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2007 and received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a minor in Social Work.
Emily is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of various of mental health and developmental issues, with additional concentration in the treatment of children. She completed her graduate internship at the National Children's Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama working with children and adolescents suffering from the effects of trauma, as well as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and disorders of behavior.
Emily's clinical training includes experience in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR, as well as CBT and other supportive therapies. Emily also offers counseling from a Christian worldview, if that is desired.
Emily’s goal is to create an atmosphere in which anyone can feel welcomed and accepted. She believes that it is very powerful to help others feel that they are not alone and strives to allow her clients to feel safe and able to be authentic. Her clients know that they are the expert on themselves and she empowers them to make healthy choices to meet their goals.
When she is not working, Emily enjoys spending time with her family. She also loves to read several books at one time, watch old sitcoms, and attempt to cross stitch.
Areas of Specialty
EMDR
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence-based mental health treatment technique. This method involves moving your eyes a specific way while you process traumatic memories. EMDR therapy focuses directly on the memory, and is intended to change the way that the memory is stored in the brain, thus reducing the problematic symptoms.
PCIT
Parent child interaction therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based, structured therapy designed to encourage behavior change in young children. It is recommended for children between the ages of two and seven years old who struggle to follow directions and may demonstrate tantrums or aggressive behavior. It is largely hands-on with significant support from the therapist. Parent child interaction therapy is relatively short, and often completed in full within 12-20 weekly sessions, though the timeline differs depending on the family and situation.
TF-CBT
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment approach shown to help children, adolescents, and their parents (or other caregivers) overcome trauma-related difficulties, including child maltreatment.
Please note that Anchored Counseling is not accepting new patients at this time. Please refer back to this website for updates on availability.
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Anchored Counseling and Consulting, LLC
120 Holmes Ave. Ste 404, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone- 256-343-0037
Fax- 256-298-8144