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Emily J. Courney is a Marriage and Family Therapist with a foundation in academia and research experience. She acquired a critical understanding of sex-therapy during her time at Pepperdine University under the mentorship of the head of the University's Human Sexuality department. In the following four years, Emily demonstrated exceptional clinical judgement and was one of five clinicians in the Central Valley's number one center for mental health before going off to start her own practice.

 

Her business has been featured in Canvas Rebel's  editorial on inspiring creatives and entrepreneurs. Most recently, Emily made an appearance in a documentary currently in production by an Emmy Award Nominee.  She provides compassionate therapy and tailored interventions to individuals, couples, and families. Emily creates a supportive therapeutic environment while implementing effective, results-driven treatment plans to address her clients' presenting issues. Emily J. Courney, LMFT is dedicated to empowering clients towards healing and resilience.​

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EDUCATION

UC San Diego, June 2016, B.A. Art History & Criticism

Pepperdine University, March 2022, M.A. Clinical Psychology

California LMFT #147481

AASECT Member

American Psychological Association Member

Psi Chi International Society Member

SPECIALTIES

Sex therapy

Relationship issues

Stress and trauma

Anxiety disorders

Addiction: substance use disorders, social media addiction

OCSB (Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior)

Self-esteem and body image

Sexual trauma

LGBTQ+ Population

Alternative Lifestyles: kink, polyamory

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