- Stress and anxiety
- Person-centered work
- ACT and CBT tools
About Emily
Emily McBay is a Florida LMHC with 13 years of clinical experience. She began her career after earning a master’s in Counseling/Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and has worked in university settings, treatment centers, and with people involved in incarceration. She now provides counseling through a local non-profit and helps people manage everyday struggles.
Emily works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. She also supports people facing career changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and life transitions. She describes her practice as person-centered and integrative, with attention to attachment and communication patterns.
Her earlier work included individual counseling with students and families and clinical roles at a treatment center. That background shaped a practical style focused on problem solving and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She draws on cognitive behavioral methods and dialectical behavior skills when those tools fit the situation.
Emily uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and attachment-based strategies to help people notice patterns and choose actions that match their values. Sessions often focus on manageable steps, clearer communication, and building coping tools for stress and anger. She emphasizes working toward concrete goals rather than promising instant change.
Clients can expect a direct, encouraging approach that keeps the client’s priorities front and center. Emily asks about real-life routines and obstacles, then helps shape small experiments and new habits. To begin, the process uses a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session to set goals and plan next steps.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when feelings are intense. It often helps with anger management by shifting focus from fighting emotions to choosing effective responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT can be useful for stress, mood shifts, and reducing reactive patterns.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to goals, preferences, and everyday life demands. That means trying exercises, reviewing what works, and adjusting techniques across sessions rather than committing to one method from the start.
Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know what formats are supported. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work and family, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to at-home exercises and worksheets that can be reviewed during a session, while others focus on in-session skill practice. Discuss scheduling needs and what kinds of session activities you prefer when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She works with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, and as built-up resentment. Related concerns include communication problems and issues with boundaries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She uses integrative techniques and focuses on steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience in counseling roles, including work in university settings, treatment centers, and with people in incarceration.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.