Emma Lauer, LCSW

(she/her)

EMDR Certified Therapist

EMDR Consultant-in-Training

Online Therapy

About Me

Emma strives to create an environment for clients and consultees that is warm, non-judgemental, professional, and supportive. Emma is passionate about modeling curiosity, humility, and continuous professional and personal growth.

Education & Experience

Emma Lauer, LCSW is a therapist and clinical supervisor at Find Your Shine, a group private practice in Tempe, AZ. Emma received bachelor’s degrees in psychology and English literature from Arizona State University in 2014 and her master’s degree in social work from Arizona State University in 2017. She was trained in EMDR in 2019. Emma is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and EMDRIA-Approved Consultant-in-Training. Emma’s passion lies in helping adolescents and adults overcome childhood trauma, self-harming behaviors, and eating disorders. Emma has taken advanced training in Relational EMDR, EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR for Eating Disorders, and EMDR 2.0 techniques. Emma is the author of DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People, published by New Harbinger in July 2023. Emma has experience working in community mental health and has taught undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the School of Social Work at Arizona State University.

Specialty Area

  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English