Emily Schwartz

Counseling Intern

Emily Schwartz is a current student intern studying Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) at Southern Connecticut State University. Following her undergraduate pursuit of Psychology at the University of Hartford, Emily took an interest in systemic thinking and relational dynamics.

Emily has a background in working with young children, particularly with children on the Autism spectrum. Her clinical interests include LGBTQ+ advocacy, obsessive-compulsive disorder, families of divorce, mental health awareness, and middle childhood development. Emily works with Julian Finnegan, LMFT, as her clinical supervisor at the Behavioral Wellness Clinic.

Emily Schwartz specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She enjoys working with individuals of all ages and has received specific training in treating children and adolescents.