Get to Know Our Therapists

Have you ever felt like you wanted more out of life, but you weren’t sure where to start? You find yourself engaging in familiar and ineffective patterns, but aren’t sure how to break free? Choosing therapy as a mode to find your way is a courageous decision you can make toward transformation, in a way that feels authentic and tailor-made for you. Seeking therapy does not have to mean there is something “wrong” with you, only that you need a safe and accepting place to make sense of difficult emotions, painful experiences, and to create tools to make lasting change. 

My approach is calm, respectful, transparent, and collaborative. I will use an integrated approach including CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness to assist you in developing meaningful goals that align with your personal values. My work is informed by 8 dedicated years in the field of clinical social work supporting individuals, couples, groups, and families.

I want to help you find your way through unique life challenges by first creating a positive working relationship as a foundation for the important work we will do together. My hope as your therapist is to put you at the center our work and to provide the space you need to grow, as you tend to your mental health needs and/or adjust to major life changes.

Emily Nielsen-Beatty earned a Bachelor of Science in Theatre with a minor in Psychology from Northern Arizona University (2007) and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University (2012). She has worked in various roles within the nonprofit community healthcare setting for over a decade, including as a counselor, clinical supervisor, and senior management-level administrator. Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Emily is on the list of approved clinical supervisors through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) and has helped associate-level counseling professionals from various disciplines achieve independent licensure, since 2016. She has also overseen multiple clinical and managerial internships for masters-level students from various educational institutions, including Arizona State University.

Emily has a passion for working with teens (ages 16+) and adults who experience trauma, depression, and/or anxiety-related concerns. Emily has worked with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds over the years, including but not limited to urban American Indian/Alaska Natives and LGBTQ+ individuals. Emily believes that building a strong and trusting rapport between client and counselor is at the foundation of achieving clinical success. She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) approaches in an individual and/or family counseling setting with her clients. 

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna/Evernorth Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare/Optum 

Online Scheduling Deposit & Late Cancellation/No Show Fee:  $70.00

Online/Virtual: 55 Minute

*Level 1:     $100.00

*Level 2:     $115.00

*Level 3:     $130.00

Full Rate:    $150.00     

 *Sliding Scale Annual Income Chart