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Em Finch

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Em Finch

they/them · LMSW, Advanced Clinical Internship Coordinator, Staff Therapist

Em is a native New Yorker, mental health researcher, and social work psychotherapist focused on serving LGBTQ populations. They use eclectic psychotherapy to collaboratively develop unique treatment plans with client goals, feedback, and lived experience centered every step of the way.

They often use interventions based in psychodynamic theory, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), person-centered therapy, and trauma-informed affirmative care, with mindfulness techniques and mind-body connection. Their approach also incorporates strengths-based perspective, cultural humility, critical race theory, and anti-capitalism.

Em is enthusiastic about working with folks from all walks of life. Clinical areas of focus include transgender and gender expansive identities and experiences; disability and chronic illness; post-traumatic stress, relational trauma, and medical trauma; substance misuse and harm reduction; depression, anxiety, and mood disorders; neurodivergence and adults living with autism and/or ADHD.

Areas of focus

Our clinicians address the full range of sexuality + gender identity exploration, and mental health support.

  • Anxiety
  • Compulsive behavior
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Self-acceptance
  • Overcoming barriers to self-actualization
  • Panic disorders
  • Personality disorders
  • Phase of life issues
  • Phobias
  • Stress
  • PTSD and trauma reaction
  • Relationships problems
  • Substance abuse and recovery support
  • Challenges in reaching career goals
  • Validating your sexuality and gender expression
  • Coming out
  • Addressing sexual difficulties
  • Navigating non-traditional relationship styles
  • Working through challenges related to LGBTQ+ family-building and parenting issues
  • Interpersonal challenges and problems relating to others
  • Relating to others who identify as LGBTQ+
  • Locating community under the LGBTQ+ umbrella