Fun FACTS about me
1. Love memes, cat videos and baking pies.
2. Can guess the attachment styles of Marvel Universe characters.
3. Cuss like a sailor (sorry, grandma).
4. Grew up in Michigan which means I speak Canadian, eh.
5. Began my career as a school counselor and crisis aficionado.
6. Listen to metal because drum solos give me life.
7. Am ambidextrous.
8. Require warm weather, sunshine and nature.
9. Am both a dreamer and wildly analytical.
10. Enjoy lengthy conversations with my cat. Meow.
I believe that therapy should be inventive, based on science and sprinkled with vigor. We will create a space for tears, laughter, and most importantly, growth. I enjoy working with adults who are ages 23 and up, men, women, queer folk, BIPOC friends, LatinX buddies, fellow therapists, and even those that avoid talking about their feelz.
Therapy With Emily
Emily Weis LPC
What makes me a relationship specialist?
l consider myself an accidental specialist. If you would have told me 15 years ago that I would end up a relationship guru I would have laughed in your face. I have since spent over a decade getting trained in world renowned relationship, attachment and behavioral therapies. For the last several years, I have only worked with folks who experience relationship issues, depression and anxiety. If that's you; you're my peoples. Read more about the evidenced based therapies I use for Adult Therapy >>.
Education
2007 - 2010
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan
Counseling & School Counseling
2002 - 2006
Sociology & Communication
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan
Licensure
Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor #9104
Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor #6401012227
ADVANCED TRAINING
1
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy at the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
2
Gottman Method Couples Therapy at The Gottman Institute
3
Dynamic Attachment and Repatterning Experience at Trauma Solutions
4
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing at Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association
5
Polyvagal Theory live with Stephen Porges and Deb Dana
6
Walk & Talk Therapy with PESI
7
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy