Overland Counseling

"I have been a client for nearly four years. When I met Emily, I was quite a mess. Marriage on the verge of collapse, little to no relationship with my family, my children, difficulties at work, difficulties with activities of daily living. I didn’t see much joy in the world. I didn’t see much reason to continue. To be honest, I have struggled with mental health issues most of my life. Lots of medications, different psychiatrists, different therapists over the years. All were helpful to some degree as evidenced by my continued existence. My point is that I have some amount of experience with mental health professionals. Emily is an old soul who listens thoughtfully and without judgment. She took the time to get know me and what I value. She is capable of reflecting my thoughts back to me in a way that I am able to discern the distortions for myself. She doesn’t solve my problems, she frames them in a more objective way that de-escalates the emotionality and allows me to problem solve more effectively. Emily was able to meet me where I was and, with gentle compassion combined with firm honesty, she has been able to guide me to where I want to be. Not an easy journey. Lots of work on my part. It is like a personal trainer who coaches people on proper technique when exercising muscles….a good therapist coaches proper techniques for coping and stress management. The trainer can’t exercise for you. The therapist can’t cope for you. But good ones can show you how to do it effectively for yourself. Today I am happily married (to the same person), gainfully employed (same job), connected in a healthy way to family (my children and now my grandchildren). I am productive in my home and hopeful for the future. That comes from me. Emily helped me to find that in myself."

"I met Emily in January 2023 and knew right away that she was different from any other mental health practitioner I'd ever worked with. Emily is kind, compassionate, strong and professional. She is straightforward without being harsh and she always takes a non-judgmental stance when it comes to therapy and sharing intimate life details. With Emily, I feel safe. She is diverse, open-minded and so INCREDIBLY intelligent. She has dedicated years of her life to diving deeper into the intricacies of mental health care and I truly believe she provides the highest quality of care. I consistently leave my sessions feeling empowered, secure and ready with a plan for positive change. With Emily, I feel seen, heard and supported. If you, or someone you know is struggling with mental health, it is my strong recommendation that you get connected with Emily Overland. Mental health care is an investment and she is worth every penny. She has changed my life for the better & I know she will continue to go above and beyond expectations with every client she works with."