Emily Rodgers, MSW, LCSWA
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Assoc.
she/her
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate specializing in working with children 6+, Adolescents, Young Adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, ADHD, and child and adult survivors of sexual abuse. Emily utilizes a multi-disciplinary, trauma-informed therapeutic approach to support her clients on their journey to healing and authenticity. Emily believes her clients to be the experts in their own experiences. She approaches her clients with curiosity, validation, and empathy. As an experienced Therapist with a background in complex trauma, Emily is here to support her clients in untangling negative core beliefs, recognizing their strengths, and integrating old and new parts of themselves to foster healing and self-compassion. Navigating our mental health in such a demanding world can feel overwhelming and lonely. Emily is passionate about supporting both children and adults in slowing down and processing experiences that are weighing on their mind, body, and spirit. With Emily, you can expect a warm, patient, and supportive presence, ready to help you in achieving your goals.
Qualifications |
Emily received her Master of Social Work from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts, with a focus in clinical practice with children and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Emily obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Clemson University in Psychology. Emily is licensed in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate.
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Background |
Emily began her social work career as a Forensic Interviewer, providing developmentally and emotionally sensitive interviews to child survivors of sexual abuse, so that they may avoid court testimony in front of their abusers. Here, Emily fell in love with working with families, helping parents and children to heal from trauma. Both as a professional and as a volunteer, Emily has worked with child and adult survivors of child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence at local child advocacy centers and sexual trauma centers in the Carolinas. While studying at Boston University, Emily worked with teen and young adult mothers experiencing homelessness. After graduating from BU, Emily worked as an Individual Therapist in Florida at a substance abuse treatment center for the LGBTQ+ community. Here, Emily worked specifically with transgender and gender diverse people as they navigated early sobriety and living authentically in a world that imposes rigid gender norms. After moving to North Carolina, Emily provided group, individual, and family therapy for children and teens in inpatient psychiatric settings. Emily’s diverse experience has solidified her passion for helping her clients recognize their strengths, facilitate connection and understanding among families, and identify coping strategies for long-term healing.
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Specialization |
Emily is a trauma-informed therapist with a passion for working with children, families, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Emily has training in Trauma-focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and often uses an Internal Family Systems approach and the Liberation-Health Model in session. Emily’s approach to therapy has supported her clients in addressing complex trauma, building confidence, and integrating different parts of themselves to foster healing and self-compassion. Emily is currently in the process of obtaining her certification to become a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider.
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Personal Life |
Emily lives with her wife, dachshund (Louie) and cat (Watson) in Winston-Salem. Outside of session, Emily is working on her next needlepoint, quilting, or linocut craft project. Emily’s current obsessions are Chapell Roan, Watching Arcane, and playing Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Emily cares deeply about her local LGBTQIA+ community, and loves participating in Pride events and queer crafting events. Above all things, Emily loves laughing with friends, drinking coffee with her wife, and eating burritos.
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