Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Emily Standridge, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW018671
- NPI
- 1962875187
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Emily supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship issues
About Emily
Emily Standridge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with eight years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and depression. Her work also covers concerns such as grief, parenting challenges, sleep trouble, substance-related issues, and questions around identity and intimacy.
Emily frames clients as the experts on their own lives. She listens for strengths people already use and builds from there. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not on jargon. Conversations move toward small changes that fit everyday routines.
In the room she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address feelings and patterns that get in the way. Emily prioritizes straightforward skills for coping, managing mood, and improving communication. She also addresses areas like body image, financial stress, caregiving strain, and chronic illness when these affect daily life.
Emily has worked with issues related to kink and alternative sexual cultures, domestic violence, dissociation, and complex family-of-origin problems. She helps people talk through control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and decisions about life purpose and career direction.
People who choose her can expect clear, goal-focused conversations that connect what happens in sessions to life outside therapy. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the practice norms of a Pennsylvania LCSW. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, trauma, and relationship patterns. One common approach she uses teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and depression, focusing on behavioral changes and routine adjustments that reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach targets trauma-related reactions by helping people recognize triggers, manage dissociation, and develop grounding strategies to regain steadier emotional control.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options with clients, weighing goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made if something does not feel helpful.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list explicit formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone attend from a quieter space, avoid camera use when preferred, or join a session during a work break. These practical benefits often make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing life demands.
CAreas of focus
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues such as grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, and addiction.
What is her style in sessions?
Her approach is practical and strengths-based. She listens for what already helps and introduces concrete skills to manage mood and communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers