Emilie Cleaver, MA, LPCC, PMH-C
My areas of interest and specialization as a therapist come from both my own lived experience, and the fulfilling, special work I’ve done with clients in these areas. I work with adults and adolescents, and I generally work well with clients focusing on:
-Maternal and perinatal care
-Grief and loss
-Trauma
-Chronic and terminal illness, medical trauma, caregivers
-Neurodivergence
-Gender, sexuality, and identity exploration
-Strained family relationships
-Highly sensitive, strong emotions
I practice from a person-centered lens, meaning I believe and trust in you and your inherent ability to find healing and growth, and I care deeply about all of my clients. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), I hold a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), and I’m trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In my work I also use strategies based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), self-compassion, and somatic/mind-body connection work. I don’t follow strict protocols, instead I tailor and adjust these approaches to meet your unique needs in ways you feel most supported. I love incorporating humor into my work and believe that finding laughter in the otherwise dark and challenging parts of life can be healing.
Outside of my work, my interests include exploring all things local, reading any book I can get my hands on, creative writing and journaling, crafting, cuddling up with my pets, spending time with family and chasing after my two young girls, and practicing and teaching yoga. I’m a lifelong lover of learning and can frequently be found hyperfixating on new interests.
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Xavier University in 2016, and my Bachelor’s in Psychology from Wright State University in 2013. I have experience working in community mental health, school-based and home-based services, early childhood mental health, and private practice. My license number is E.2303847.