Emmary Smith
Welcome! I believe that the true benefits of therapy come from the safety and empathy of the therapeutic relationship, allowing individuals to tap into their own strengths and resilience. As such, my approach is grounded in authenticity, collaboration, and shared joy. Together, we can navigate challenging thoughts, emotions, and situations.
I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, autism, self-esteem, and life transitions. As a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I am dedicated to empowering clients by embracing their neurodiversity and ensuring they feel accepted and understood. I recognize the transformative power of play at every stage of life and as such I incorporate humor, creativity, and joy into sessions to foster a meaningful therapeutic experience. I believe in individualizing my approach to best support the unique strengths and challenges of each client.
As such, I utilize a blend of evidence-based therapeutic modalities including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Play Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Specialties
ADHD Anger management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder Body Image Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Intimate Partner Abuse Learning Disability Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Phobias Pregnancy and Postpartum Racial Identity Self-esteem Self-harm Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Suicidality Trauma & PTSD TrichotillomaniaInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Emmary Smith is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPOPaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Claim Submission:
I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Rates
| First session | $165 |
| Ongoing sessions | $165 |
Locations
3300
Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago, IL 60640
Practice Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Body positivity Career Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) EMDR Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Humanistic Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Narrative Person-Centered Psychodynamic Relational Strength-Based Trauma FocusedModalities
Family IndividualsAge Groups
Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
Activists First-Gen Immigrants LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Trans non-binary gender fluid UndocumentedMeeting Options
Qualifications
- License(s): IL-150.110662
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English