I am an independently licensed psychotherapist practicing in Western Massachusetts. I work with people across the lifespan to help them explore patterns, gain deeper understanding into their lives and move towards desired changes.
I specialize in using play and art therapy to work with children and adolescents who are encountering emotional challenges at home, school and with identity formation. I also have a strong interest in working with adults seeking support with life transitions, parenting, relationships, anxiety and grief. I practice with a trauma focused lens where I recognize the way past trauma can manifest both emotionally and physically. I welcome using art therapy interventions with adults as desired.
I practice psychodynamic, trauma informed, relational psychotherapy. This means that I believe that people’s past experiences and relationships offer important insights into the present day. My relational lens means that I view the therapeutic relationship as meaningful and foundational in developing self-agency, awareness, and trust.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and empathetic with a focus on ensuring that my clients feel understood. I know that clients often come to therapy during a difficult time, and so I encourage clients to share at whatever pace feels most comfortable for them. I am committed to a culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and anti-oppressive therapeutic space.
Author
I have written two award winning creative expression books. Show Me a Story and Journal Sparks, both published by Storey Publishing, which encourage people to connect with their inner voices. I offer workshops, consulations, and visits to groups and organizations with a focus on using mindfulness and creativity practices to support work life balance and mental health well-being. Visit www.emilyneuburger.com for more information on my work as an author and educator.
Professor
I teach the graduate level Child and Adolescent Counseling clinical course at the University of Massachusetts Boston. I also designed and regularly teach an undergraduate course called, Creative Expression and Play in Children and Adolescents, which is housed in the Psychology department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Credentials
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts
- Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling, The University of Massachusetts, Boston
- Masters of Arts in Teaching with a focus on English, Smith College
- Bachelors of Art in Psychology with a focus on Child and Family, The University of New Hampshire