Emily Lind | Med, lpc
Individual Counseling & Therapy | Columbia, MO
My name is Emily Lind. I’m a Clinical Therapist with The Counseling Hub in Columbia, Missouri, and a licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri.
I’m a good fit for you if you…
feel overwhelmed by change and are unsure of how to cope with life transitions
still feel the effects of growing up in a home where a parent or guardian had an active addiction
have recently discovered ACoA and strongly identify as an adult child of an alcoholic and/or with “the laundry list”
want help with making meaning of your experiences, and would like to be able to grow through what you go through
were bullied as a child or struggled with peer relationships, and still feel hurt, resentful, or desperately lonely
grew up with emotionally immature, manipulative, or neglectful parents, and want to understand how to heal from the experiences and/or develop healthy ways of being in relationship with those parents you cannot change
are reeling from a recent (or past) breakup and want to understand where and how things went wrong
are currently deciding whether to end a relationship or stay in it (discernment)
questioning whether your current relationship is unhealthy or toxic, but feel overwhelmed and are unsure of where to even begin
are ready to work through your feelings of guilt and shame (in relationships, life, or work)
find yourself making decisions based on what you think others want, rather than what you might want, but feel debilitated regarding how to even approach this
want to learn new and healthy ways of engaging in or resolving conflict within your relationship
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In Emily’s Words (Blog Highlights)
These are common reasons people come into counseling. These are the reasons people seek help.
More often than not, folks still feel some sort of shame in reaching out. One of the reasons Tara founded The Counseling Hub was to diminish that sense of shame, to normalize the fact that all people struggle in some way during their lives, and to empower people to grow and heal in their own unique way.
The Counseling Hub is all about connecting, healing, and growing.
My goal is to be a supportive and empowering outlet for you throughout your counseling journey, and to nurture a safe and nonjudgmental environment for any needs you may have. I will never be able to give the perfect solution for you, nor is my role to give you the “right” answers. Instead, I encourage and empower you to find your own way to heal, grow, and live your life to the fullest. My role is to help you embrace your inner strength and enhance your capabilities.
Five Fun Facts About Emily
I am very nature-oriented
Whether it is walking through a trail, riding a bike through a park, or spending a couple of nights camping, I have found that being outside is one of my most accessible stress relievers. I’ve been a wanderer from an early age. I spent a significant amount of my childhood outside building, searching, and examining wildlife. There is definitely something to be said about how peaceful and connected to the earth we can feel after spending time exploring it’s natural beauty.
I love re-watching TV Shows
There are so many shows I enjoy that it’s hard to pinpoint just one, but if The Office (US), Game of Thrones, or Friends interest you, we’d be able to sit and talk all day long. A good amount of the time I find myself re-watching the same series over and over and just having it play in the background of what I’m doing. Sometimes I can branch out and try newer shows, but 95% of the time end up restarting The Office.
Cooking is NOT one of my strengths
The ability to cook has always been lacking from my personal skill-set. The majority of my family is from New Orleans, so I grew up around interesting and unique foods (I figured maybe that would help!). When it comes to my cooking… it’s either burnt or underdone, there is no in between.
I enjoy being creative
I think that we can all agree that self-care is ridiculously important and ties in with our ability to live happy and healthy lives, right? Yes. On that note, one of my favorite ways to implement self-care is through art and music. It’s relaxing and empowering to be able to sit down and focus on something that is completely unique to my own style. Journaling feelings, sketching random things I see, or even putting on an old CD are some of my favorite ways to process my thoughts and take time for myself.
My animals are my safe haven
This might sound slightly cliché, but I mean I have to be honest; there really is nothing like the unconditional love we can receive (and give!) from our pets. I grew up with a lot of animals around (one of our cats even lived to be 21 years old!), so I know that the comfort and love an animal can bring to a home is second to none. We currently have a dog and two cats, and still have a terrible time going to the Humane Society without adopting another one!
Emily’s Education and Training
Emily earned her Master’s of Education in Counseling at Stephens College, here in Columbia. She was active in the student led Stephens Counseling Association, and is an active member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Prior to graduate school, Emily received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Missouri (Columbia). Emily enjoys working with both adolescents and adults as they process their growth through counseling. She collaborates best with individuals looking to embrace their true identity, find their inner confidence, recognize innate strengths, and find a way to effectively cope with transitions, depression, and anxiety. Emily is eager to experience and train for working with couples and families, a scope of her practice that will have a clear advantage based on her early childhood education experience.