Emily Cox Anderson, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Emily!

Welcome! I believe lasting change isn't a switch—it's a muscle. It grows through effort, patience, and practice. I provide a warm, trauma-informed space where we'll work together to understand what's keeping you stuck, build practical tools for lasting change, and help you create a life that feels more aligned with who you want to be.

My focus

I work with people navigating relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and major life transitions. I believe grief deserves space in all its forms, including losses we may not always recognize. Together, we’ll explore your experiences and build skills for meaningful change.

My approach

I take a trauma-informed, collaborative approach that balances compassion with honesty and accountability. I create a safe space to explore your experiences at a pace that feels manageable while using evidence-based approaches like CBT, problem-solving therapy, mindfulness, and other techniques tailored to your unique needs.

My communication style

My style is warm, collaborative, and straightforward. I'll encourage you to be honest with yourself, support you through the hard moments, and challenge you with honesty, compassion, and respect. Therapy is serious work, but I don't believe it has to be serious all the time. Sometimes a little laughter is exactly what we need to move forward.

My goals for you

Real change takes work, but you won't have to do the hard parts alone. We'll identify what's keeping you stuck in the present, develop practical tools to help you move forward, and build a toolbox of skills you can continue using long after therapy ends. My goal is to help you create meaningful, lasting change rather than temporary relief.

Our first session

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. I'll learn about your story, what brings you to therapy, and where you feel stuck. We'll discuss your goals, answer questions about the process, and begin creating a plan tailored to your needs. My priority is for you to feel heard, understood, and comfortable.

I identify as...

Cis, Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

+ 5 more

Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Racial Justice

Body Positivity

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 19 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Northridge.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Emily Cox Anderson