Individual therapy for adults & teens 16+ · Whitsett, NC
A space that's just for you.
Not home, not work — a third space, where you can set everything else down and be fully yourself. Therapy in Whitsett, North Carolina and online across the state.
Does this sound familiar?
- You look fine on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, stuck, or worn down.
- You hold yourself to impossible standards and still feel like it's never enough.
- You take care of everyone else and quietly disappear from your own life.
- Old experiences keep showing up in new relationships — and you're tired of the pattern.
- You've tried to think your way out of it, and it hasn't worked.
These patterns usually made sense at some point in your life. Therapy is where we understand them together — and where they finally get to change.
Meet your therapist
Emily Buckley, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
I specialize in helping adults and older teens heal from anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and the lasting effects of painful experiences — including childhood emotional neglect, trauma, and attachment wounds that keep showing up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, and feeling never quite good enough.
My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the present moment. I work to create a space where you can be authentic, open, and honest — often for the first time — so that you can build greater confidence, balance, and emotional well-being.
- M.S. in Counseling, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, North Carolina
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- EMDR Basic Training (Parts 1 & 2)
- Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy training, Washington School of Psychiatry
- Member, International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association (IEDTA)
Find me on: Psychology Today · IEDTA Directory · LinkedIn
Where we meet
A room that feels like an exhale
Therapy shouldn't feel clinical. The office is a warm, private room — comfortable seating, plants, books, and soft light — designed to help you settle in and feel at ease from the first minute.
Prefer to meet from your own couch? Secure telehealth sessions are available anywhere in North Carolina.
How I can help
Specialties
Anxiety & Depression
When worry, low mood, or self-criticism run the show, we work to understand what's underneath — not just manage symptoms.
Trauma & PTSD
Using EMDR and experiential approaches to help you find real relief from traumatic experiences and painful memories.
Childhood Emotional Neglect
Healing the quiet wounds of growing up without the emotional support you needed — and learning to give it to yourself.
Perfectionism & People-Pleasing
Loosening the grip of impossible standards and the exhausting need to keep everyone else happy.
Self-Esteem & Self-Doubt
Building a steadier, kinder relationship with yourself so your inner critic stops making the decisions.
Relationships & Attachment
Understanding the patterns you learned early in life so your closest relationships can feel safer and more connected.
How therapy works here
My Approach
I draw on relational, psychodynamic, and experiential methods — therapy that goes deeper than symptom management, at a pace that respects where you are.
Psychodynamic & Relational
We pay attention to patterns — in your life, your relationships, and even in the therapy room — because the patterns that hurt you are also the ones that can heal.
Experiential Dynamic Therapy
Rather than only talking about feelings, we make room to actually experience them safely — which is where lasting change happens.
EMDR
A well-researched approach that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their charge and stop intruding on the present.
Person-Centered
You are the expert on your own life. My job is to be genuinely present, curious, and on your side — never judging, never rushing.
Investment
Fees & Insurance
Session Fee
$150
per individual session (50 minutes)
Free Consultation
15 min
a no-pressure phone call to see if we're a good fit
Insurance accepted
Aetna · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Out-of-network superbills available. Cash, check, HSA, and all major credit cards accepted.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of what your care will cost under the No Surprises Act.
Common questions
FAQ
Where are you located?
My office is in Whitsett, North Carolina, convenient to Greensboro, Burlington, and the surrounding Triad area. It's a private, comfortable home-office setting — the full address and directions are shared when you schedule your first appointment.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. I offer secure telehealth sessions to clients anywhere in North Carolina, as well as in-person sessions in Whitsett.
Who do you work with?
I see adults and older teens (16+) for individual therapy.
What happens in the free consultation?
We'll talk for about 15 minutes by phone. You can share a bit about what's bringing you to therapy, ask me anything, and get a feel for whether working together seems right. There's no obligation.
How long does therapy take?
It depends on your goals. Some people come for a season to work through something specific; others stay longer for deeper work. We'll check in regularly to make sure therapy is working for you.
Ready to take the first step?
Reaching out is often the hardest part. Call or leave a message, and I'll get back to you to set up a free 15-minute consultation.
Call (336) 652-5670Prefer to write? Send a message online.