Profile / United States
Emily McBay, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment focused work
- Problem solving and goals
About Emily
Emily McBay is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 13 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career, and coping with life changes among her primary areas of focus.
Emily earned a bachelor’s degree from UMass and a master’s degree in Counseling/Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a concentration in Family and Forensics. Early in her career she did work related to incarceration, provided individual counseling to students and families at a university, and worked in a treatment center setting. She now provides clinical care through a local nonprofit in Florida.
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She draws on several methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, building concrete skills, and setting achievable goals.
Emily also has experience addressing caregiver strain, addictions, motivation, and self-esteem concerns. She lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, infertility-related stress, infidelity, loneliness, midlife questions, mood concerns including Seasonal Affective Disorder, and challenges around pregnancy and childbirth.
Her tone in sessions is straightforward and goal-oriented. She emphasizes collaboration and practical steps rather than quick fixes, and she asks clients to be willing to try different strategies so they can notice what helps.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Emily commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with more adaptive responses, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT focuses on values-based action and learning to accept difficult feelings while still moving toward meaningful goals, which can help with motivation and coping during life changes.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to consider how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication. That approach can be helpful for intimacy-related issues, trust questions, and communication problems. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; Emily will work with each person to pick strategies that match their concerns, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single method.
Confirm the current session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel. Many people find that structured, skills-focused sessions translate well to remote formats, and Emily will talk with clients about what practical setup works best for them.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, and self-esteem among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and client-centered, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, building skills, and setting achievable goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and has worked in university settings, treatment centers, and with a local nonprofit in Florida.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats should I expect?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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