Emily Tarantola
MD, LCPC offering CBT and client-centered approaches
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About
Emily Tarantola is an MD and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 15 years of clinical practice. She holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and is licensed to practice in Maryland, Virginia, and Arizona. Over the course of her career she has worked with adults, adolescents, children, and families from diverse backgrounds to address a wide range of concerns.
Her practice addresses mood and attention concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and seasonal affective disorder, as well as relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and caregiver stress. She also supports people navigating parenting challenges, career transitions, self-esteem and self-love work, and the particular stressors that can accompany young adulthood.
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods, and she integrates trauma-focused and mindfulness strategies when appropriate. She emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship, meeting clients where they are mentally and emotionally, and collaborating on individualized goals to guide the counseling process.
Her practice addresses mood and attention concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and seasonal affective disorder, as well as relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and caregiver stress. She also supports people navigating parenting challenges, career transitions, self-esteem and self-love work, and the particular stressors that can accompany young adulthood.
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods, and she integrates trauma-focused and mindfulness strategies when appropriate. She emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship, meeting clients where they are mentally and emotionally, and collaborating on individualized goals to guide the counseling process.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, ADHD
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Communication problems, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Self-love, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LCPC LC4091
- NPI Number: 1407395536
- License: LCPC (Maryland)
Remote counseling options
Emily organizes online sessions to combine conversational support with practical tools. Client-Centered Therapy provides a listening-based framework in which the person leads the pace and focus of each session. Within that context she uses collaborative goal-setting so clients and clinician shape a plan that reflects current needs and priorities.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is presented in accessible steps that help identify thought and behavior patterns and develop concrete strategies for change. Mindfulness techniques and Trauma-Focused tools may be introduced to address stress responses and painful memories while maintaining respect for each person’s readiness to explore such material.
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This mix of approaches aims to fit people who want both supportive listening and skill-based work, with decisions about pace and focus made together in session.
What is Emily Tarantola's clinical experience?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families on a range of concerns.
What credentials and licensing does she hold?
She holds the credentials MD and LCPC and license details include MD LCPC LC4091.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is she based?
She is located in Maryland.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Clients may connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How are costs structured?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.