Emily Franchi, LPC (MI), LCPC (IL)

(she/her)

Online Therapy

About Me

I've had nearly 10 years of experience helping clients grow and find healing through therapy. In my work, I aim to create an open, welcoming therapy environment where clients feel empowered to make positive changes in their personal lives and relationships. I work with clients to identify their strengths and to set goals of therapy that are exciting and motivating. I base my practice on an integrative approach which allows me to not only provide short-term symptom relief and mood stabilization, but also to foster longer-term growth and self-explorations.
I offer individual therapy for young adults and adults of any background who are struggling with a variety of issues, including trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, anxiety and ADHD. I am certified in trauma therapy and EMDR. I'm licensed in both Michigan and Illinois, offering telehealth in both states.

Education & Experience

I am the owner and psychotherapist at Essential Therapy Collective. I've had nearly 10 years of experience helping clients grow and find emotional healing through therapy. I earned my MA in Counseling from Northwestern University in 2017 and my BS in Brain, Behavior and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Michigan in 2008. Outside of my clinical practice, I am a university supervisor and affiliate at Northwestern University's online Masters in Counseling Program. I am passionate about my work in both clinical mental health counseling and early career counselor supervision and development.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Memberships: American Counseling Association, American Psychology Association, EMDRIA, Michigan Counseling Association, Illinois Counseling Association

Specialty Area

  • ADHD/Neurodiversity
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield