- Guilt and shame
- Maternity loss and infertility
- Evidence-based techniques
About Emily
Emily Magusiak is a Pennsylvania-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with ten years of direct practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and challenges like ADHD and compassion fatigue.
She helps people sort through guilt and shame alongside concerns such as adoption and foster care, attachment questions, infertility and maternity loss, body image, and caregiver stress. Emily also provides support around communication difficulties, impulsivity, and the fallout from separation or infidelity.
Her approach emphasizes practical steps and the client’s own strengths. She listens for what matters to each person, then recommends ways to test small changes and notice what helps. Sessions tend to focus on concrete skills, emotion regulation, and clear problem-solving rather than abstract theory.
Emily has worked with adults and children, including those with intellectual and developmental disorders. She has particular experience with maternity loss and infertility and supports people navigating those losses and decisions.
She currently uses evidence-based techniques and offers EMDR sessions to people interested in participating while she completes certification. Prospective clients who want EMDR as part of their care should discuss that option when they first connect.
Evidence-based approaches and how they fit online
Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and processing. One approach she offers is EMDR as part of her certification process; EMDR involves guided attention and processing of distressing memories and can help people whose guilt or shame links to past events. Another common thread in her work is emotion regulation and behavior-focused strategies that teach concrete tools for calming, planning, and communication; these tend to help with anxiety, mood swings, and parenting stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps. That conversation guides whether EMDR, skills work, or a mix of techniques makes the most sense for the presenting concerns.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in between commitments, and make regular scheduling simpler. If you want EMDR as part of care, mention that when you connect so she can discuss how to arrange sessions and any participation in her certification process. If you need clarity about which session formats are offered, confirm the current options before booking so you can choose what fits your routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, and ADHD among other concerns.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She helps people name where guilt or shame shows up, looks at how those feelings affect daily choices, and uses practical strategies to reduce their grip over time.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Pennsylvania LCSW and has about ten years of professional experience working across mental health, trauma, and developmental needs.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Pennsylvania and lists Pennsylvania as her primary location.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details and scheduling when you connect.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.