Emily McInnis MHS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been serving the New Orleans community for more than five years through private practice, in addition to seven years of experience working in a local elementary school setting. Her school-based work allowed her to collaborate closely with students, parents, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams, providing support for children's emotional, behavioral, and social development while fostering strong partnerships between home and school.

Emily is passionate about helping adolescents and teens navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and resilience. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. Whether someone is adjusting to a new stage of life, struggling with overwhelming emotions, or seeking personal growth, Emily provides a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, gain insight and develop practical tools to help facilitate change.

Emily believes that every individual is unique, and she tailors therapy to meet each client's specific needs, strengths, and goals. Her approach is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. She draws from evidence-based approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Emily is committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can feel understood, discover their strengths, and build the confidence to navigate life's challenges in a way that feels authentic to them.