Emily Rodgers, MSW, LCSWA
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Assoc.
she/her
Welcome! I’m Emily Rodgers, a trauma-informed therapist in Winston-Salem, NC. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, families, and LGBTQ+ individuals who are ready to heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. Whether you or your child are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or identity challenges, I provide a safe, compassionate space to process your experiences, build confidence, and discover new strengths. My goal is to walk alongside you as you untangle what’s weighing you down and create a path toward healing and self-compassion.
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.
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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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