Emily HakkinenLICSW

Emily Hakkinen is a licensed clinical social worker in Vermont who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns. She supports people working on motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, and listens without judgment as they talk through what matters most to them.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She aims to make the room feel calm and open so people can name their worries and think about small changes. Sessions focus on practical steps alongside chances to reflect on feelings and choices.

Over five years of practice, Emily has guided people through life changes, caregiving strain, and work-related burnout. She also has experience addressing addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and struggles related to identity and LGBT issues.

Emily draws on client-centered methods and tools that help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. She uses mindfulness practices to slow down strong emotions and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. Narrative and solution-focused ideas help highlight strengths and next steps.

People can expect a collaborative approach that balances listening with hands-on strategies. Emily works in English and is licensed in Vermont as an LICSW. To begin, follow the site's sign-up flow and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person brings. It helps people feel heard and guides the therapist to follow the client’s priorities, which is useful for stress, relationships, and self-esteem work.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm. These skills can make intense emotions easier to notice and manage in the moment, which is helpful for anxiety and grief.

Motivational interviewing supports people who want to make a change but feel stuck. It uses gentle questioning to clarify goals and build confidence for next steps, often pairing well with practical action plans.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Emily will work together with each person to see which methods fit their needs and goals, and she adapts the plan as those goals evolve.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills between meetings in real-life settings and bring those experiences back into sessions for discussion.