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Specialties & Services

Whatever your age or unique circumstances may be, our team, led by licensed clinical social worker Emily Smith, is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages navigate life's complexities with understanding, empathy, and a focus on your individual well-being.

Anxiety & Mood Disorders

Specializing in compassionate support, we guide individuals grappling with mood and anxiety disorders toward a brighter and more resilient mindset.

Relationship Stressors

We recognize that relationships can be complex and stressful to navigate; we provide support to identify and explore patterns, triggers, and emotional reactions to foster healthier connections.

Child & Adolescent Counseling

With a focus on developmental milestones, we create a nurturing and warm environment for children and adolescents to safely navigate stressors.

Grief & Loss

We offer a safe space to explore  and navigate the complex emotions associated with loss. Therapists are here to support individuals on their journey toward healing and peace. 

Long Term Sobriety

We're dedicated to supporting individuals on the path to long-term sobriety, creating a nurturing environment to facilitate and celebrate every step of the journey.

Gender & Sexuality Exploration

Within an inclusive and affirming environment, we provide support to explore self-image, gender identity, and sexual orientation. 

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Self-Esteem

With personalized and practical strategies, our therapists empower individuals to challenge limiting beliefs, embrace  strengths and foster a healthier relationship with themselves.

Life Transitions

Within a safe and warm environment, we provide support to process emotional reactions and develop skills to successfully navigate life's stressors.

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Individual Therapy

If you’re looking for individual sessions with a licensed therapist, then you’ve come to the right place. We understand that just as people do not fit in boxes, neither does therapy. Therefore, our therapists use varied approaches to ensure sessions are engaging and comfortable. We use a person-centered, strengths based focus. Therapeutic modalities may include but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solutions Focused Brief (SFBT), Mindfulness Based (MBCT), etc. What does all of that mean? It means we are here to help you to explore, challenge, and reframe your thought patterns. We will help you understand relationship patterns and their origins, and gain insight into your emotions while learning how to regulate changes. You will also learn skills to navigate stressors and cope with mental health symptoms.

Family Therapy

In family therapy sessions, we’ll work within a Family Systems framework to develop insight into familial dynamics and the internal roles. We'Il also utilize Structural Family Therapy principles to help develop insight and understanding into communication, behavior, and relationships. We will work to make repairs, challenge perspectives, and improve the identified problems that brought your family into therapy in the first place. The goal of family therapy is to help a family recalibrate to a healthier, sustainable homeostasis.

Meet the Ever Forward Team

At Ever Forward Therapy, we are dedicated to guiding you on your journey towards self-discovery and healing. Our team of experienced therapists offer a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. We believe in the power of therapy to transform lives and empower individuals to overcome challenges. Each therapist at Ever Forward Therapy is committed to helping clients unlock their full potential and lead a more fulfilling life.  Learn more about our therapists' unique approaches and specialties below. 

Emily Smith, LCSW

Therapist and founder of Ever Forward Therapy, Emily specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, sobriety, and life transitions. She believes in the profound connection between physical and mental health and empowers her clients to make positive changes in both areas.

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Learn more about Emily here

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