Specialized, Compassionate Care for OCD, Anxiety, and Personal Growth

Taking the first step toward therapy requires courage, and finding a therapist who is both compassionate and knowledgeable can make all the difference. Emily Schwartz, MFT-A believes that healing begins with understanding—not only the challenges clients face, but also the strengths they already possess. Her collaborative, evidence-based approach creates a supportive environment where clients feel empowered to overcome anxiety, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Emily earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hartford, graduating Cum Laude and receiving both Dean’s List and President’s Honors List recognition for academic excellence. She has also completed her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at Southern Connecticut State University, where she continued to develop advanced clinical skills in evidence-based psychotherapy, family systems, and relational treatment.

Working under the supervision of experienced clinician, Julian Finnegan, LMFT, and the other professionals at the Behavioral Wellness Clinic, Emily has developed extensive experience treating individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related anxiety disorders. She is passionate about helping clients regain confidence, reduce anxiety, and reclaim the parts of life that OCD and fear often take away.

Clinical Specialties

Evidence-Based Care for Anxiety and OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Emily has extensive experience working with individuals experiencing OCD and related disorders, utilizing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. She works collaboratively with clients to reduce compulsions, challenge obsessive fears, and help them return to living meaningful, values-driven lives.

Anxiety & Related Disorders
Emily helps clients better understand anxiety while developing practical coping strategies through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. She works with individuals experiencing generalized anxiety, panic, perfectionism, social anxiety, and related concerns.

Children, Adolescents & Families
Drawing from her graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy and years of experience supporting children in educational and recreational settings, Emily enjoys helping young people and families strengthen communication, build emotional regulation skills, and navigate developmental and life challenges together.

Life Transitions & Emotional Wellness
Whether clients are adjusting to college, career changes, relationship challenges, or other major life transitions, Emily provides a supportive space where they can build resilience, increase self-awareness, and move forward with confidence.

Training & Professional Development

Emily’s clinical work is grounded in advanced graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy, with an emphasis on collaborative, relationship-centered care. She is committed to delivering treatment informed by current psychological research and evidence-based practices while continuing to expand her expertise through ongoing supervision and professional development.

Her specialized clinical experience treating OCD and anxiety disorders has provided advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), allowing her to confidently support individuals facing intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, perfectionism, and related anxiety presentations.

Clinical Philosophy

Emily believes therapy should be a collaborative partnership built on trust, compassion, and curiosity. She understands that every person’s experiences are unique and strives to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe exploring difficult emotions and developing new ways of coping.

Her approach balances evidence-based interventions with genuine empathy, empowering clients to recognize their strengths, overcome obstacles, and create lasting change. She believes healing happens one step at a time, and that meaningful progress is possible for every client.

Begin Your Care

Emily provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking support with OCD, anxiety, life transitions, emotional wellness, and personal growth. Whether you are beginning therapy for the first time or seeking specialized treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, Emily is committed to helping you build confidence, reduce anxiety, and move toward a more fulfilling life.