Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Counseling in Traverse City
Knapp, Emily is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor committed to empowering individuals to achieve their fullest potential. With over nine years of experience in counseling and social services, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families to address challenges such as anxiety, self-esteem issues, and relationship dynamics. My practice is rooted in an eclectic therapeutic approach, emphasizing Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients navigate life's complexities. As a Northern Michigan native, I leverage local resources to support clients' growth while maintaining a deep understanding of community needs. My background includes specialized training in trauma-informed care and anxiety disorders, ensuring evidence-based practices guide every session.I believe everyone possesses the capacity for positive change and strive to provide a safe, empathetic space for personal transformation. Through collaborative goal-setting and tailored interventions, I help clients build resilience and foster healthier relationships. My commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional development ensures clients receive the highest standard of care. Whether addressing school-related stress, family conflicts, or emotional well-being, my practice prioritizes client autonomy and sustainable progress. By combining clinical expertise with compassionate support, I empower individuals to overcome obstacles and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
Services
Child Counseling
Adolescent Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Self-Esteem Development
Highlights and features
- We have 9+ years of counseling experience with K-12 populations
- Our trauma-informed care training includes TF-CBT certification
- We utilize evidence-based Solution-Focused Therapy techniques
- Our practice combines school counseling and private practice expertise
- We maintain active professional development through national conferences
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (Michigan License No. 6401012468)
Services
Child Counseling
Specialized mental health support for children addressing anxiety, behavioral issues, and emotional development. Our evidence-based interventions help young clients build coping skills and improve social functioning through age-appropriate therapeutic techniques.
Adolescent Therapy
Targeted support for teenagers navigating identity formation, academic stress, and relationship challenges. We employ trauma-informed approaches to address self-esteem issues, family conflicts, and emotional regulation difficulties in a safe, confidential environment.
Relationship Counseling
Systemic therapy addressing family dynamics and interpersonal relationships. Our sessions focus on improving communication patterns, resolving conflicts, and strengthening connections between parents and children, couples, and extended family members through collaborative problem-solving approaches.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure virtual counseling appointments accessible from any location. This service maintains the same therapeutic standards as in-person sessions while offering flexibility for clients with scheduling or transportation challenges, ensuring consistent mental health support.
Self-Esteem Development
Structured programs designed to enhance self-worth and resilience in young people. Through guided exercises and cognitive restructuring techniques, clients learn to recognize their strengths, set healthy boundaries, and develop positive self-perception strategies that counteract social pressures.
People
Emily Knapp
Licensed Professional Counselor
Emily Knapp is a Michigan-licensed professional counselor with over nine years of experience in child and adolescent mental health. She holds a Master's degree from Western Michigan University and specializes in trauma-informed care and relationship therapy.
Questions
What age groups do you specialize in?
I specialize in working with children and adolescents from kindergarten through 12th grade, addressing developmental and mental health challenges.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I employ an eclectic approach combining Solution-Focused Therapy with trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral techniques tailored to each client's needs.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, I provide both in-person and telehealth counseling options to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
What relationship issues can you help with?
I address family dynamics including divorce recovery, blended family adjustments, parent-child communication, and sibling conflicts using systemic approaches.
How do you support self-esteem development?
Through targeted interventions that build self-awareness, coping skills, and positive self-perception in children and teens facing social and emotional challenges.
