Emily Klipper, MA

 

emily@weaverandassociates.net

Emily graduated with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Virginia Tech. She is a Resident in Counseling working towards licensure in Virginia. Prior to joining Weaver & Associates, she worked with adolescents in the high school setting for over ten years. She has experience supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, gender identity issues, trauma and adjustment concerns.

Emily strives to create a therapeutic relationship that is non-judgmental and empowering, promoting personal growth in her clients. She is passionate about addressing the unique needs of children and adolescents, while collaborating with their families. In addition, she is specially trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Good Psychiatric Management for Adolescents (GPM-A) as well as Child Center Play Therapy (CCPT). Emily is always looking for opportunities to learn through continuing education and professional development.

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PRIVATE SERVICES PROVIDED

  • Psychotherapy for children, adolescents and families
  • Coordinating treatment with school staff, psychologists, and physicians
  • Parenting strategies and support

PSYCHOTHERAPY TREATMENT SPECIALTIES

  • Depression and Suicide Ideation
  • Anxiety
  • Coping skills for stress
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life transitions
  • Family conflict

EDUCATION

  • Masters of Arts in Education: Clinical Mental Health and Counselor Education, Virginia Tech
  • Bachelors of Science: Communication Studies, James Madison University

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Child-Centered Play Therapy. (CCPT); National Institute of Relationship Enhancement (NIRE), Bethesda, MD
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Good Psychiatric Management for Adolescents (GPM-A)
  • National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Grief and Loss Training
  • National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Addressing Partner Violence in Families Affected by Substance Use
  • Virginia Department of Education: Cultural Competence
  • Zero Suicide Institute: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
 
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