EMMA OLEE, LPCC, EMDR-C

Emma Olee (she/her) is a licensed professional clinical counselor who works with adolescents and adults for individual counseling. Her specialty interests include: processing traumatic experiences, gender identity and expression, working with the LGBTQIA+ community, navigating life transitions, and addressing concerns with executive functioning. Her clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, thoughtfully integrated to support each client’s goals.

Emma completed her bachelor’s degree with dual majors in psychology and Spanish at Ashland University. She continued at The University of Akron to earn her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. Emma is an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) trained therapist after completing an EMDRIA-Approved Program through Blue Star Family Counseling. She is driven by passion and is committed to searching for further opportunities that foster continued growth and learning.

Before private practice, Emma spent almost 3 years working in a local community agency providing individual counseling to adults across diverse populations.

During this time, she had the opportunity to serve on a multidisciplinary team dedicated to analyzing various social determinants of health and helped to implement related treatment protocols. She was also a co-facilitator for an outpatient dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) coping skills group.

As a counselor, Emma prioritizes safety, authenticity, empathy, and holding a non-judgmental space for her clients. Her approach is holistic and collaborative, integrating emotional, cognitive, somatic, and behavioral awareness to support meaningful growth. She brings a gentle, compassionate presence while encouraging engagement in taking steps forward and remaining committed to the treatment goals. She strives to meet the client wherever they are within their wellness journey, fostering connection and resilience.

Her strengths include: authenticity, curiosity, kindness, acceptance, and humor, which allow her to create a space where people feel safe to show up exactly as they are.