Emily Spence
She/Her

Emily Spence, LMSW – Offering Face to Face/Telehealth in Ann Arbor

Clinical Social Worker
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Bio
I believe that therapy is a safe and non-judgmental place for people to explore their concerns and co-create a caring space for their emotional concerns and needs. As a therapist, I am committed to focusing on what the individual client I am working with wants for themselves, identifying what barriers and symptoms get in the way, increasing understanding for barriers and symptoms, and opening up space for greater emotional regulation and confidence in themselves to relieve these barriers. Doing so can be uncomfortable and difficult for clients, and I am honored to have the opportunity to work alongside my clients in this. As such, I do my best to bring the warmth, respect, and support that each person deserves in this work.
My past experiences have been in community settings working with women diverted from the criminal justice system for substance use disorder treatment and working with people with severe and persistent mental illness. Both have helped me better understand caring for complex needs and taking a holistic approach to the therapeutic relationship even as I have shifted to this outpatient setting.
Specialties
  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress Management
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Women's Issues
Other Practice Areas
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol Use
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness
  • Cultural Identity Issues
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Elderly Persons Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
Approaches
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)-informed approaches
  • Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
Populations
  • Adults (18+)
  • Elders (65+)
  • Individual
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