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Emily McBay

FL LMHC MH16116
Credentials
FL LMHC MH16116
NPI Number
1922618263
Location
Florida
Languages
English
Emily McBay

Accepting new clients

13 years experience
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About Emily McBay

Hi! My name is Emily and my loves are my family, adventures, and travel. Oh yeah, throw Disney, animals, sports, and cooking in there as well!! A little bit about me, I am a Midwest girl now living in Florida and my original professional pursuit in life was Meteorology (yep weather ) but having lived all over the country and sharing experiences with so many people both personally and professionally, I realized that most of us are just trying to make it through the day. This in-turn formed another love….counseling.
I received my bachelor’s degree from UMass and went-on to receive my Masters in Counseling/Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a concentration in Family and Forensics. I spent my early counseling years working with those in incarceration as well as providing individual counseling with both students and families at a local university, as well as a treatment center. I now work with a diverse population through a local non-profit. I am experienced in working with depression, anxiety, marital and family, parenting issues, as well as motivation and self-esteem to name a few. I have also worked extensively with care-giver issues, traumas, and addictions.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I utilize many therapeutic techniques , but mostly I come from a holistic, person-centered approach that is integrative and driven by you, because what you are struggling with is unique to YOU and there is no “one perfect therapy” that fits everyone! You are awesome just by visiting this site, that itself shows you want something to change. I am the right counselor for you if you are willing to try; things can change if you want it. I also have my limitations…I can’t solve your problems, but we can work on goals together for change, I also can’t give you the winning lottery numbers, or wave a magic wand that all your problems will immediately go away. But I will be your cheerleader, your support, and the person who is ready to take this step with you!!!

Licenses

LMHC
MH16116

Professional experience

  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Attachment issues
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Family problems
  • Fertility issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-love
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Emily has been very helpful with helping me navigate through the downs of life. She's given me great advice on helping myself, marriage and parenting struggles. Thank you Emily!”

“Love Emily! She’s the best”

“It was my first session with Dr. McBay which helped me but I definitely need more sessions.”

“Emily is incredible, she's the best mental health professional I've ever worked with. She's extremely caring, straightforward, and seems truly dialed with the right tools to help me go through the struggles I'm facing. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking therapy.”

“Emily is the best! She listens non-judgmentally, gives great advice, and always tries to relate to me. She has helped me so much since I started my sessions with her. I highly recommend her!”

“My husband and I have been working with Emily for a couple months now and she is such a valuable resource for us. She is great at listening to both of us and not appearing to side with one or the other. She is down to earth and not judgmental, so we both feel really comfortable with her. We came to Emily to improve our communication skills before we felt our relationship ship suffered as a result. So while we didn’t have an acute issue to address, we did have a goal in mind and she took it just as seriously as if we had an urgent issue. We look forward to continue working with her for a long time!”

“She listens but also gives tangible steps to take.”

“Emily has been great! She helps me deal with family and personal issues. I feel much more positive and happy bc I now know how to handle certain situations better thanks to Emily's counseling. Thank you.”

“Emily is the best therapist I’ve ever had and I had a lot lol… would strongly recommend her to anyone”

“Emily is a very knowledgeable and sensitive therapist. She makes herself available for me as much as possible. I highly recommend her!”

“I have been very happy with Emily. She’s empathetic and listens carefully. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs help with communication.”

“Emily is sensitive and knowledgeable with great insight into my issues. She always has helpful exercises and ways to reframe my situation.”

“Emily is amazing! I’ve already benefitted from her therapy immensely after just 2 sessions!”

“Emily is great - she listens - she provides feedback - she really cares”

“She understands me and I feel very comfortable talking to her.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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