Emily Tarantola, LCPC

Emily Tarantola is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, parenting strain, and life changes.

She uses clear, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different ways of responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses alongside client-centered, mindfulness, solution-focused, and trauma-focused methods. Sessions focus on concrete skills, manageable steps, and short-term strategies people can use between meetings.

Emily emphasizes a straightforward working relationship. She encourages clients to set concrete goals and to track small changes over time. She also pays attention to communication problems, caregiver stress, isolation and young adult issues when these affect everyday functioning.

Her background includes a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and many years working with diverse adults and adolescents. That experience shapes practical ways to address mood disorders, seasonal affective patterns, and situations related to career and parenting.

Emily invites clients to test new responses to old patterns. She helps people break large problems into smaller tasks and practices so progress feels doable. For parents and caregivers she can suggest specific steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily routines.

How Emily Uses CBT, Mindfulness, and Client-Centered Methods Online