EMILY VAETH, MFTT

Emily Vaeth (pronouns: she/her) is a marriage and family therapy trainee who works with children, adults, and couples. Her specialty interests include: anxiety and stress management, attachment and relationship dynamics, trauma-informed care, and life transitions, with a focus on supporting clients in building self-awareness and healthier relational patterns. Her clinical approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and grounded in evidence-based practices, integrating mindfulness and a holistic perspective tailored to each client.

Emily completed her advanced education at Kent State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She is currently a master’s student at Capella University completing a degree in marriage and family therapy. She is gaining clinical training in systemic, relational, and evidence-based approaches to therapy. Her graduate coursework includes assessment and diagnosis, couple and family therapy, trauma-informed care, child and adolescent development, and ethical practice. Emily values ongoing learning and integrates her education across mental health, wellness, and relational healing.

Prior to private practice, Emily completed hours towards her clinical internship in an outpatient mental health setting. There, she provided clinical services to children, adults, and couples through both in-person and telehealth formats. She has experience working with concerns related to anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and life transitions, using a relational and developmentally appropriate approach. Emily participates in ongoing supervision and continued learning as part of her clinical training and professional development. Her background as a 200-hour certified yoga teacher informs her interest in mindfulness and mind–body awareness within therapeutic work.

Emily’s clinical approach is collaborative and client-centered, with a focus on creating a safe and supportive space for therapy. She takes a relational and systems-informed approach and adapts her work to each client’s developmental and individual needs. Emily values curiosity, openness, and compassion in the therapeutic process and works with clients to build insight and practical coping skills.

Her strengths include: empathy, curiosity, strong listening skills, and a collaborative approach to working with clients.