Dr. Laurie Emmer-Martin is a seasoned clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience, including 15 years in private practice. She currently offers remote therapy sessions, tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs. Her work is grounded in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including clinical hypnosis (certified), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), brainspotting, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), somatic experiencing, and internal family systems (IFS). In addition to providing individual and couples therapy, Dr. Emmer-Martin offers supervision services and workplace/CEU trainings.

Specializing in treating a broad range of mental health concerns, Dr. Emmer-Martin works with clients facing anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), workplace and relationship challenges, developmental transitions, pain management, and pregnancy-related issues. She is also a Certified EAP Counselor, bringing her expertise to federal government agencies, ABC News, and NPR.

In academia, Dr. Emmer-Martin is an adjunct Clinical Professor at UNC and George Mason University, further contributing to the field through teaching and mentorship.