Emily Velez, LCSW, MCAP

Clinical Psychotherapist

Emily is a seasoned Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and also Masters-Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP).  

She has worked with adolescents and their families in both residential and outpatient treatment settings. She understands that the younger years of a person’s life are an important time to help develop social and emotional intelligence that will allow them to live a healthy adult life. She also believes that incorporating family members in therapy is crucial and that outcomes are improved by family participation.

Emily has a great way of connecting with her clients that allows them to feel safe and heard. She utilizes play therapy techniques, motivational interviewing, and a family systems approach.

 

 

Book Appointment

 

 

Services

Child & Adolescent Therapy

Supporting You Now

 

 

Play Therapy Techniques

Playing can reveal emotions

 

Parent Support

Parenting can be hard too

 

Family Therapy

Family dynamics improvement

 

Treatment Modalities​

• CBT

• Play Therapy techniques

• TF-CBT
   

Specialties

• Children & Adolescent

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Substance Abuse

• Anger Management

• Behavioral Issues

• Bipolar Disorder

• OCD

• Child or Adolescent

• Chronic Illness

• Chronic Impulsivity

• Chronic Pain

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Opposition Defiance

• Strong willed child

• Blended Families

• Codependency

• Coping Skills

• Divorce

• Domestic Abuse

• Domestic Violence

• Drug Abuse

• Dual Diagnosis

• Emotional Disturbance

• Family Conflict

• Grief

• Infidelity

• Social Anxiety

• Autism

• ADHD