Therapist in Greenville, South Carolina Emily Strain, Therapist

Emily Strain, LISW-CP, LCSW, helps individuals and families in South Carolina navigate life’s challenges with compassion, insight, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, offering tailored care to meet the unique needs of each stage of life. Emily specializes in individual, group, and family therapy, supporting clients through a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. At the core of Emily’s practice is a passion for working with individuals in the adoption and foster care systems, those living with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She brings a deep understanding and empathetic approach to these experiences, helping clients build resilience and achieve greater emotional balance. Emily is particularly experienced in supporting individuals through complex family dynamics and identity development, and she fosters a safe space for healing and personal growth. Emily also provides care for those experiencing challenges related to ADHD, PTSD, and childhood behavioral issues. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness techniques to help clients develop practical coping strategies and improve emotional regulation. Her therapeutic approach is both structured and nurturing, creating space for lasting change while empowering clients to take ownership of their wellness journey. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Emily highly values creative expression and spends her free time painting, crocheting, making jewelry, and working with stained glass, drawing inspiration from the creative process to enrich her therapeutic work.