- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety support
- LGBT affirming care
About Emili
Emili Younkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of clinical experience in Pennsylvania. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem concerns, and LGBT-related issues. She also supports people who struggle with social anxiety and phobia and related worries in daily life.
Emili focuses on practical skills and plain conversation. Sessions are collaborative and centered on what feels most useful to the person in front of her. She listens for patterns like avoidance, difficulties with trust, or impulsive reactions, and then helps people try small changes that can make daily life easier.
Her work covers a range of specific concerns such as attachment and abandonment questions, caregiver stress, body image, money worries, workplace problems, and recovery after trauma. She helps people notice how thoughts and behaviors link to feelings, and she supports testing new ways of responding in real situations.
Emili also offers support around life transitions, including pregnancy and childbirth, and for those feeling isolated or struggling with communication with others. Her approach blends listening with practical tools for emotion regulation and clearer interaction.
People can expect straightforward planning in early sessions and measurable steps to try between meetings. Emili encourages clear goals and regular check-ins so the work stays relevant to everyday problems and responsibilities.
Approaches for social anxiety and practical online work
Emili uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people change unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. One approach involves identifying anxious thoughts and practicing alternative responses in real situations to reduce avoidance and build tolerance. This helps with social anxiety, fear of judgment, and situations where speaking up feels hard.Another common technique she uses teaches clear communication and emotion regulation skills. These are short, repeatable steps people can try between sessions to manage stress and improve interactions at work or in relationships. They aim to make conversations less overwhelming and increase confidence in social settings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Emili will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or remove travel time so therapy fits around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for virtual meetings and suggest practical between-session tasks that work in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Emili help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, plus related areas such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a collaborative, person-focused approach that emphasizes practical skills and clear goals in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a clinician in Pennsylvania.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.