Emily McBay, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC supporting families and individuals
- Person-centered care
- Family and relationship focus
- Flexible session options
About Emily McBay
Emily McBay brings a warm, down-to-earth presence to her work, blending a love of family, travel, animals, sports, and cooking with years of practical clinical experience. Originally from the Midwest and now based in Florida, she began her professional path studying meteorology before following a growing interest in people and relationships into counseling. Emily holds a bachelor’s degree from UMass and a master’s degree in Counseling and Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a concentration in Family and Forensics. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - which denotes a credential to provide mental health counseling services.
Her early career included work with individuals in incarceration, as well as providing individual and family counseling at a university and in a treatment center. She now serves a diverse population through a local non-profit and has developed experience addressing depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, motivation, self-esteem, caregiver stress, trauma, and addiction. Emily draws from an integrative, person-centered framework that honors each client’s unique story and goals rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients set practical goals and supporting them through change. While she does not promise instant fixes, she offers steady encouragement, practical strategies, and a partnership in working toward meaningful shifts in daily life.
Her early career included work with individuals in incarceration, as well as providing individual and family counseling at a university and in a treatment center. She now serves a diverse population through a local non-profit and has developed experience addressing depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, motivation, self-esteem, caregiver stress, trauma, and addiction. Emily draws from an integrative, person-centered framework that honors each client’s unique story and goals rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients set practical goals and supporting them through change. While she does not promise instant fixes, she offers steady encouragement, practical strategies, and a partnership in working toward meaningful shifts in daily life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Emily McBay have?
She has 13 years of experience.
Is Emily McBay a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH16116.
In which languages does Emily McBay provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Emily McBay located?
Emily McBay is located in Florida.
How can I work with Emily McBay as my therapist?
You can work with Emily McBay through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Emily McBay work with international clients?
Emily McBay does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Emily McBay cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Emily McBay integrates evidence-based methods to help clients explore values, manage emotions, and improve relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take steps aligned with personal values - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating formed in close relationships and helps clients understand and reshape how they connect with others, which can support healing from trust, intimacy, or codependency concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional regard, and collaboration so clients lead the pace of change while the therapist offers support and reflection - this approach often helps with self-esteem, motivation, and navigating major life decisions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Emily works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what proves most helpful for each person.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives and reach therapists from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, allow for continuity during life changes, and create additional ways to communicate that can suit varied comfort levels and practical needs.