Meet Your Therapist

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Emily Gunn Severson

Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor-IT. While she offers therapy to adults individually (or in a group setting), couples, and families, her expertise lies in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, as she has been a Licensed School Counselor for the last 14 years. She specializes in and is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and young adults, but works with all age groups across the lifespan.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Edgewood College in 2006

  • Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2009

  • Licensed School Counselor since 2009 (Certified K-12) and has experience working at all three levels: elementary, middle, and high school

  • Master’s level credits from National Louis University to obtain Principal and Director of Instruction Licenses in 2014

  • Clinical Mental Health Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to obtain LPC-IT in July of 2025. She will be working under the supervision of Shannon Doherty, MS LMFT (Lic # 918-124), & AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

Therapeutic Approach

As a therapist, my goal is to provide a warm environment where you feel welcomed, safe, and accepted so that we can explore together whatever may have brought you to therapy.  While I provide an integrated therapeutic approach to make sure I am meeting your individual and unique needs, at the core of my work is the Person Centered approach where I strive to help my clients feel seen, heard, and validated throughout every step of the counseling process.  We will work collaboratively together to develop a treatment plan to help you reach your goals.

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