Emily Boening
LPC, NCC (she/her)
Hi there! I’m Emily. I specialize in working with queer adults and folks with ADHD, as well as supporting partners in romantic relationships (i.e., “couples counseling”, but for diverse relationship structures, too).
Who I work with
For my solo clients, I primarily work with folks who are queer, have ADHD (or think you might), or a mix of both. I have loved supporting clients through life transitions (especially adjusting to college life or life after graduation), burnout, anxiety, and people-pleasing.
For partners, I work with clients who are hoping to improve communication and connection, considering changing their relationship structure, or adjusting to life transitions. Many of my clients are part of diverse relationship structures, and I welcome ENM/poly clients. However, due to space limitations, I can only accommodate up to 3 partners in my office.
we might be a match if…
You are looking for a therapist who is direct, open, feels like an actual human being, and actually believes you. I may be the right fit if you’re open to being pushed, need a flexible approach, and want to feel like you’re being heard.
I want my space to feel inviting and rooted in reality - this shouldn’t feel like the doctor’s office. I show up honestly (ripped jeans, RedBull, and f-bombs included), and I hope this gives you permission to do the same.
How i operate
In clinical terms, I use an eclectic approach with an intersectional feminist framework.
In plain words, I operate under the belief that not every struggle is a symptom of a disorder and not everything can be solved with a one-size-fits-all approach.
I like to collaborate with my clients on what works for them, which sometimes means being creative and pulling from multiple approaches, including humanistic, attachment-based, relational, strengths-based, and mindfulness-based therapies.
outside of work
When I’m off the clock, you might spot me around town with my wife (especially when there is food or music involved). I spend the majority of my free time with my cats, playing Fallout 4, visiting my loved ones, doing puzzles, or listening to audiobooks. I’m also a big fan of reality TV, and I’m usually counting down the days until the next season of Big Brother.
I am also a fierce advocate, and I love deep conversations around values, policy, and community. I am a firm believer in being a villager and showing up for others, even when it’s hard.
My values
Before anything, I believe that a therapeutic relationship is built on safety and trust. For many, this trust starts with knowledge of their therapist’s identity and values - so, let me tell you about mine.
My work is informed by the American Counseling Association’s core professional values, particularly honoring diversity, promoting social justice, and recognizing the dignity and worth of every person. I practice from a feminist theoretical lens that acknowledges the ways culture, identity, privilege, oppression, and systemic inequities influence our overall wellbeing. These commitments are the bedrock to how I approach my responsibility as a clinician and the therapeutic dynamic.
What that means in practice is that I won’t ask you to leave parts of yourself at the door. Your relationships, identities, values, beliefs, and culture are crucial to finding what healing and growth look like for you. My hope is to make this space safe and welcoming for you to be your entire self.
As for my identity and beliefs: I am a white, queer, cis-woman who was raised in the Bible Belt. I describe my beliefs as agnostic, but I have spent time in the Christian church. I strive to be anti-racist and fight for those held down by systems of oppression. I’m happy to answer questions around my views and discuss how this impacts the therapeutic relationship.