- Client-centered focus
- Practical tools
- Calm, steady approach
About Emily
Emily Hakkinen is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and shifts in life circumstances. She offers straightforward support for low confidence, motivation struggles, relationship concerns, and coping with addiction or trauma. Her approach aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone seeking help.
She keeps sessions focused and practical. Clients are invited to speak openly about fears and hard feelings without judgment. Conversations often center on what matters right now and small steps that can feel achievable between meetings.
Emily draws on client-centered work to follow each person's pace and priorities. She uses solution-focused and motivational techniques to help people find next steps and build momentum. Narrative and mindfulness ideas are woven in to help people notice patterns and calm strong reactions.
Her practice reflects five years of professional experience in Vermont as a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. That background informs a respectful, down-to-earth style rather than a strict set of rules. She aims to listen first and then offer tools that fit each person’s life.
If you are grappling with grief, life change, or ongoing worry, Emily offers a steady, practical presence. Begin with a short intake and a plan tailored to your goals. Many people find relief through steady, focused work over several sessions.
How her approaches shape online work
Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and following a person's priorities. The therapist gives space for people to describe what feels most important and adapts sessions to their pace and goals. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support clearer thinking during stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people identify personal reasons for change and build small steps toward those goals.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and help decide what fits your needs, goals, and preferences. She aims to match techniques to the problem at hand, then adjust based on what helps most over time.
Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness practices and solution-focused planning between meetings to keep progress moving in everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Emily commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, life changes, addictions, trauma, and related issues such as compassion fatigue and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is open and nonjudgmental, focusing on what matters to the client and using practical steps to build momentum between sessions.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community services in Vermont.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds a LICSW, listed as a Vermont LICSW, and practices in Vermont.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Emily?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.