Accepting new patients
Emily Reiniger
Psychotherapist, LCSW
About Me
Hello! I am a licensed social worker with a background in clinical mental health and extensive experience in the human services field. My goal is to work with folks collaboratively through life transitions and struggles in relationships and careers toward greater peace, self-acceptance, and alignment with their own goals. I have experience working primarily with anxiety and depression, ADHD, Autism, OCD, and disordered eating/ eating disorders.
I am drawn primarily toward human-centered approaches to therapy and also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, emotion-focused therapy, neuroscience, and the Health at Every Size framework to help clients reach their goals.
Education & Training
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Salem State University. As an undergraduate, I studied Anthropology and Global Studies at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Before my social work training, I worked in immigration advocacy. Other clinical work experience includes therapeutic group settings with children and adults, as well as experience with In-Home Family Therapy and outpatient psychotherapy with children, teens, and adults.
My Approach
Central to my therapeutic approach is client-centered therapy, which emphasizes therapist “congruence” or “realness,” empathy, and unconditional positive regard. Also, relevant to this philosophy is the belief that given appropriate support and resources, individuals grow and develop naturally. My goal is to help clients connect to what they need to meet their goals. As a result, I pay special attention to how culture, institutions and organizations influence available resources and draw heavily from social justice theories.
Specialties
I specialize in depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I am passionate about supporting those who feel stuck, unsure of who they are, feel a little bit “different,” or are navigating life transitions. If you are a writer, an artist, or a community organizer, we may also be a good fit for each other!
Personal Interests
When I’m not working, I enjoy doing yoga, roller skating, and walking with my dogs. Recently, I’ve been teaching myself to embroider, mend, and sew to develop my creativity and be more sustainable. Lastly, I am an avid reader of sci-fi and fantasy. (Huge fan of Octavia Butler in particular!) I live on the North Shore with my mother, husband, and our dog.