Emily Planz, MSW, LISW
My name is Emily Planz and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I received my Bachelor of Arts and Master’s in Social Work from the University of Akron, and have experience in counseling children, adolescents, and young adults. I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers and International OCD Foundation.
The decision to begin therapy is often one with a great deal of thought behind it and I understand it can be intimidating to take those first steps toward healing. I hope to create a welcoming and relatable environment where you feel safe and heard. I truly believe therapy is not “one-size-fits-all” and the therapeutic approach should be individualized to you to ensure your needs are being met. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies to help you identify negative thinking patterns and recognize the impact of negative thinking on feelings and behaviors. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies to help you not only identify these patterns, but build acceptance around these emotions and behaviors in order to make necessary changes. I utilize Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) strategies by helping you recognize your own strength in facing the fears that you may have been avoiding.
In addition to working with people from a variety of mental health concerns and life problems, I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults that struggle with anxiety disorders, difficulty coping with life transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), family stressors, and academic stressors. I believe that working with the family unit is important in order to understand you or your child’s needs and the systems that may be directly impacting these challenges.
I am passionate about creating a safe space where you feel empowered and supported in recognizing your own strengths to encounter and overcome life’s challenges. I am looking forward to walking alongside you on this journey!
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