Emily Materdo, LCSW
Therapist in North Carolina
Emily Materdo is an LCSW with 13 years of clinical and medical social work experience.
- Licensed inNorth Carolina
- LicenseC017661
- NPI 1104265321
- Experience13+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Emily
Emily Materdo is an LCSW with 13 years of clinical and medical social work experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue. She also supports concerns such as attachment questions, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and grief-related issues.
She practices in a person-centered way, meeting people where they are and working together on practical goals. Sessions focus on understanding how a person’s home and community shaped them, and on building skills for day-to-day life.
Background and approach
The tone is collaborative and respectful, with an emphasis on self-compassion and realistic steps forward. Emily draws on several therapeutic methods, including Attachment-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These approaches are used to help clients manage intense emotions, change unhelpful thinking patterns, and strengthen relationships with themselves and others.
Her background includes work across clinical and medical settings with a wide range of ages and needs. That experience informs a practical style that balances skill teaching with emotional processing. Emily aims to help people feel less stuck and more able to try new ways of coping.
She works with adults in North Carolina and offers online sessions. People can expect clear explanations, collaborative goal-setting, and a focus on small, achievable steps toward feeling better.
Credentials
- LCSW (North Carolina)
- License C017661 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1104265321 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Emily lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Emily names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Online approaches that focus on connection and skills
Emily uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people who feel disconnected, struggle with trust, or want to understand repeating relationship difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is another approach she uses to help people notice difficult emotions, clarify values, and make grounded choices that move their lives forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. Emily will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and adapt methods to match your goals and preferences. The plan may combine elements from different therapies to fit your situation rather than relying on a single method.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins or crisis coping, and text-based messaging supports ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical routines while still working with a licensed professional.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist commonly support?
She supports stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered, collaborative style that combines emotional processing with practical skills. The focus is on self-compassion and realistic goal-setting.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 13 years of clinical and medical social work experience working across settings and with a range of ages and needs.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She holds an LCSW and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is payment and cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
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