- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
About Emily
Emily Tarantola is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, with 15 years of experience based in Maryland. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day to reduce tension and improve how they handle upsetting moments.
Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means she listens first, helps clients spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and tries to identify small changes that make a real difference. Mindfulness and trauma-focused methods are also part of her work when they fit a person’s needs.
In session she helps people set clear, short-term goals and then tests what actually works between meetings. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented. She pays attention to how anger shows up - in relationships, at work, or inside the person - and looks for practical ways to reduce reactivity and rebuild more satisfying interactions.
Emily has worked with a wide range of backgrounds and life stages over her career. She supports parents dealing with caregiver stress, people coping with grief or seasonal mood changes, and those navigating career or identity questions. She offers guidance on communication skills and managing isolation and loneliness.
To start, she asks people to describe what sparks their anger and what they want to be different. From there she helps create a plan with steps to practice between sessions and checks progress as therapy continues.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emily uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and help clients name what matters to them. This approach focuses on understanding the person’s experience so goals can be clear and workable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical techniques to change reactions and behavior; it is useful for anger that comes from automatic thinking or stress. Mindfulness Therapy adds brief attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help people notice triggers before they escalate.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That means testing techniques in-session and adjusting the plan based on what helps between meetings.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use appointments during a work break or between errands. The practical aim is to help clients practice new skills in real life and bring observations back to the next session for review.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, or as ongoing resentment. Related concerns include stress, anxiety, trauma, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused techniques. She focuses on clear, practical steps and short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of counseling experience working with adults and people across life stages on issues like anger, depression, and ADHD.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC in Maryland. Her practice and licensing are listed under that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.