Emily Chavie, LMFT

Emily Chavie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Florida with 19 years of experience. She draws on that background to help people facing relationship strain, mood challenges, and trauma and abuse. Emily writes and listens plainly and warmly, and she focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and learn new skills for emotion management. Attachment-based ideas shape how she discusses relationship patterns and closeness.

Emily has worked with people across the lifespan and in different settings. She has provided individual, group, couples, and family therapy, and she tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. Her training includes a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and the LMFT credential, which she holds in Florida.

Sessions typically focus on clear goals and small, manageable changes. Emily uses mindfulness and acceptance strategies when they fit, and she integrates solution-focused techniques to keep progress practical and measurable. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.

People who prefer a cooperative style will find she works hand in hand with them. Emily aims to offer hope and concrete next steps, whether the focus is on parenting challenges, coping with anxiety, grief, or rebuilding after trauma. She encourages anyone considering therapy to take that first step toward change.

How Emily’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions toward those values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting attention from unhelpful struggles to meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change patterns that keep problems going. This approach is useful for anxiety, mood disorders, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early and current relationship patterns affect feeling close and safe with others, which can help with intimacy and family concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which strategies to try first and adjust the plan as progress and priorities change.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online sessions can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available and how they fit your routine. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to an online setting and help clients apply skills between sessions.