Emma Kilian, MA, LPCC, LADC
Mental Health Therapist
" Feeling seen and heard is the first step in healing and creating change"
EDUCATION
Emma obtained her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Biology and Psychology from the College of St Benedict. She than received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.
EXPERIENCE
Emma has experience working with substance use disorders, disordered eating, and complex trauma. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing substance abuse. Emma also specializes in mental health issues that may contribute to substance abuse such as anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, grief, and trauma.
CERTIFICATIONS
Emma is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Emma has specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
MENTAL HEALTH APPROACH
Emma believes in meeting each individual where they are at and creating a space that allows clients to regain hope and a sense of purpose. Emma works alongside clients to develop new tools and ways of thinking to better manage distress and create a life worth living. She focuses on utilizing different modalities to help clients align with their values, develop skills to tolerate being uncomfortable, and better understand their emotions.
CURRENT PRACTICE
In her clinical practice Emma provides individual therapy to late adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, life transitions, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, depression, and challenges to personal growth. She also works with individuals who are struggling with addiction, are in long term recovery, or who would like to explore the role substances play in their lives.
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