Emily St. Amant is a licensed professional counselor in Tennessee and California. She has been in the mental health field since 2007. In addition to providing therapy, she has worked at a national level advocating for her profession and in mental health education. She works with teens (16+) and adults who are dealing with things like stress, difficult transitions and circumstances, traumatic events, grief, discrimination, and systemic marginalization. She specializes in working with people seeking recovery from the abuse they experienced in their families, intimate relationships, workplaces, religious and faith communities, current and former faith leaders, and survivors of cults and other high-demand/control groups. Many of her clients are people living with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, suicide risk, and post-traumatic stress disorder. She also specializes in working with people seeking recovery from substance use, and welcomes clients who are active substance users. She enjoys working with clients from diverse backgrounds and strives to create a safe, affirming space for the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, disabled individuals, and other marginalized groups. Being a military spouse herself, she is honored to work with active military members, their families, and veterans. Those who work with Emily can expect to experience a safe and supportive space. Her approach is very down-to-earth, and she aims to use research-backed therapy interventions in a way that’s accessible and helpful. No two people need the same approach. There is no universal formula for creating positive change. Your path is your own. The job of a counselor is to help you find your footing and support you on your unique journey.

Counseling can be many things to different people, whether they are in crisis or seeking to improve their health, relationships, or overall life. Many people experience a "straw that breaks the camel's back" type of event, and after a long time (sometimes years) of dealing with pain and burdens on their own, they finally feel like they can ask for help. More people are now realizing they don't have to be at their breaking point to deserve support, and for them, counseling can be a powerful tool for personal growth. Others seek counseling as a preventive resource to take action before situations or their health worsens. Please reach out to schedule a free consultation to determine if we're a good fit and to ask any questions you may have.