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Emily Plank Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S

Emily Plank Cartwright

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S (she, her)

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1 Endorsed
1 48th Street, Valley, AL 36854
Let's Connect (334) 402-4928
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I consider it an honor to walk with people towards wholeness as he/she/they work on traumas associated with safety/security, identity, family, sexuality, faith (or deconstruction of faith) and unhealthy relationships. It is my hope to help each of my clients live freely, bravely and boldly as their true selves. I meet people where they are and guide them in both identifying and achieving their personal goals moving forward. I recognize the importance of community, connection and safety and help clients to set boundaries and find resources in order for these needs to be met along the way.
I have training and experience treating trauma (attachment and somatic focused EMDR) as well as the other surrounding experiences, such as depression and anxiety, that accompany both the hurting and the healing journey. In my office clients are radically accepted right where they are. I applaud each step along the journey of self discovery and growth.
I believe that you are the expert on you and only desire to direct you towards accessing the healing properties within. I will meet you where you are and compassionately help to move you forward towards the goals you desire at the pace that most suits you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Emily Plank Cartwright now - (334) 402-4928

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Searchlight Counseling

1 48th Street

Valley, AL 36854 map

(334) 402-4928
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and EMDR 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (334) 402-4928
Photo of Emily Plank Cartwright, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Searchlight Counseling

1 48th Street

Valley, AL 36854 map

(334) 402-4928
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and EMDR 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
"
All charges are processed via card through the Therapy Notes portal.
Photo of Emily Plank Cartwright, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Emily Plank Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
or call with questions - (334) 402-4928
"
All charges are processed via card through the Therapy Notes portal.
Photo of Emily Plank Cartwright, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Emily Plank Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
or call with questions - (334) 402-4928

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Alabama / 3634 Emily Plank
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Attended Georgia State University, MS, Graduated 2002
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: ABEC Counseling Supervisor SC03276 / 2022
  • Certificate from EMDRIA 2019
"
I have worked in private practice for 10 years. In the past 5 years I have focused on trauma and completed EMDR training in 2019.
Photo of Emily Plank Cartwright, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Emily Plank Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
or call with questions - (334) 402-4928
"
I have worked in private practice for 10 years. In the past 5 years I have focused on trauma and completed EMDR training in 2019.
Photo of Emily Plank Cartwright, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Emily Plank Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
or call with questions - (334) 402-4928

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Mood Disorders
  • EMDR

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Emily Plank Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (334) 402-4928
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Emily Plank Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (334) 402-4928

Endorsement

Jennings Riley
Jennings Riley
CounselorMAALCLBC
Emily is courageous, compassionate, calm, clear, humble, patient, and wise. She possess a vast and deep knowledge of therapeutic modalities and applies that knowledge with consummate skill. I am confident that you can find healing with her help."

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Emily Plank Cartwright, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Emily Plank Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (334) 402-4928
Photo of Emily Plank Cartwright, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Emily Plank Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (334) 402-4928

Location

Primary Location

Searchlight Counseling

1 48th Street

Valley, AL 36854

(334) 402-4928
Photo of Emily Plank Cartwright, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Emily Plank Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Take the first step to help. Call now - (334) 402-4928
Photo of Emily Plank Cartwright, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Emily Plank Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Take the first step to help. Call now - (334) 402-4928