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Emily Pinto, LICSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Emily

Emily Pinto is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people navigate periods of stress, change, and emotional overwhelm. She draws on eight years of clinical experience working in outpatient settings and as a middle school counselor, bringing a calm, respectful, and compassionate presence to sessions.

Background and approach

Emily works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues, tailoring support to each person’s circumstances. Her background includes work across the lifespan, from preschool-age children through older adults, which informs a flexible, developmentally aware approach to care.

Emily aims to help clients find practical strategies and clearer direction when life feels confusing or unmanageable, whether the goal is symptom relief, improved coping, or renewed purpose. She emphasizes collaboration and sensitivity, guiding people toward outcomes that matter to them while honoring their pace and strengths.

Evidence-based approaches and online flexibility

Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding patterns that contribute to distress. One common approach emphasizes learning coping strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and symptoms of mood disorders by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new skills in everyday life. Another approach centers on processing and reducing the impact of trauma and abuse by helping clients make sense of difficult experiences and build resilience through gradual exposure and emotional regulation techniques.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore which strategies match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting methods over time so the plan feels useful and sustainable.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people balancing school, work, or family responsibilities. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life and to continue care across different circumstances while working with licensed professionals who can adjust pacing and tools to each client’s situation.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Emily commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, parenting challenges, and career or self-esteem concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, emphasizing respect and sensitivity while helping clients build practical coping strategies and clearer direction for change.
What is her professional background and experience?
Emily brings eight years of experience, including prior outpatient therapy work and current practice as a middle school counselor during school-day hours.
Where is Emily based and what are her credentials?
She is located in Massachusetts and holds an MA and LICSW with license number 121765.
Does she work with international clients or in other languages?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English