About Me

Hi, my name is Emma Blevins. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Provisionally Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2019 with a dual Master of Science degree in Counseling and Art Therapy. Prior to that, I completed my undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Studio Art at Old Dominion University in 2017. I have 6 total years of experience working in the mental health field, and for the past 3+ years I have been providing high-quality telehealth therapy with Thriveworks.

I’m very open to all kinds of clients and backgrounds, but I’m especially passionate about working with the following : neurodivergent individuals (ADHD / autism), teens and young adults (Gen Z), women and girls, the LGBTQIA+ community, diverse cultural / ethnic backgrounds, immigrants, survivors of trauma or abuse, mood disorders like depression and anxiety, and those looking to improve stress management, coping skills, and self-care. I value helping marginalized populations and am an active advocate for human rights and social issues.

My approach to counseling is person-centered, holistic, trauma-informed, neurodiversity and gender affirming, and strengths-based. I also frequently draw from or utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based method to change thinking and behavior patterns; psychodynamic and Jungian analytic therapy, which deal with the unconscious mind, childhood influences, dreams/symbols, and patterns in relationships; and existential therapy, which deals with the bigger picture of the challenges of existing in our world, mortality, and the sense of meaning or purpose in life.

Definition of these approaches: Person-centered therapy that operates on the belief that people are inherently capable of personal growth and reaching goals when provided with empathy, resources, and support. You are the main character, and my role is as a guide as I walk with you through your personal journey of growth and healing. Holistic means that I consider your care from multiple angles and address various aspects of your wellbeing to facilitate overall health and tailor treatment to your individual needs. Trauma-informed therapy understands the profound and complex impact of trauma and aims to promote empowerment and post-traumatic growth. My work is neurodiversity and gender affirming, as I understand that there exists a wide spectrum of expression of different human neurotypes, and likewise, the same applies to gender. Strengths-based therapy seeks to help you identify your positive qualities, which we then use to build resilience, promote healthy self-esteem, and solve problems creatively.

If this sounds like the kind of therapy that you’ve always wanted, we may be a great fit! If you’re not sure, that’s OK too- having a therapist that is a good fit for your needs and clicks with your personality is important for therapy to be effective, so please consider what you want out of therapy and any preferences you may have.

I became a therapist because of my own lived experiences of adversity and mental health challenges. I am also neurodivergent, which I find helps me understand and connect especially well with neurodivergent clients. I wanted mental healthcare to become more accessible, effective, and high-quality to those who need it most. This work is more than a career to me- it is deeply meaningful, giving my life a profound sense of duty and purpose. I hope you will provide the honor of allowing me to walk with you during the darkest times on your path to peace.

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