Licensed Master's Social Worker

Specialization: Women's health, adolescent therapy, and couples therapy, using a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs.

Accepted Insurance: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Virginia), Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP, Cigna / Evernorth, Optima/Sentera, Optum Health, VA Community Care, and Tricare East. 

Patients: Children, Adolescents & Adults (6 y/o and older)

Emily Elliott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with resilience and self-compassion. She is dedicated to supporting women’s mental health, adolescent development, and relationship well-being, offering tailored therapy that integrates cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based techniques.

Emily graduated magna cum laude with a Master’s in the Art of Teaching from the University of Southern California before earning her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her extensive experience across diverse environments has equipped her with the ability to connect with clients from various backgrounds, offering support during both expected and unexpected life transitions.

Her clinical approach is warm, compassionate, and client-centered, focusing on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship dynamics, and self-identity exploration. She has a deep understanding of the emotional complexities that come with personal growth, helping clients develop practical coping strategies while fostering self-awareness and confidence.

Having personally experienced the impact of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated her hometown, Emily has a firsthand understanding of the short- and long-term emotional recovery process after crises. This experience has shaped her belief in the importance of mental and emotional resilience, reinforcing her commitment to helping others process trauma, adapt to change, and build meaningful connections.

Beyond her clinical work, Emily is a former competitive sailor, an avid outdoors enthusiast, and a dedicated advocate for wildlife conservation. She believes in the healing power of nature and encourages mindfulness as a tool for emotional well-being.