Hi, I'm Elisabeth Emmerich, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT™) based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and the founder of Creekside Counseling. As a mom of three, I have a deep personal understanding of the challenges women face — and I bring that same compassion and insight to my work with women, children, and teens. I specialize in anxiety and trauma, helping clients process difficult emotions, build coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. With children and teens, I use evidence-based play therapy and talk therapy to build confidence and resilience in a space where kids feel genuinely safe and understood. My approach is always tailored to your goals, values, and experiences. I come from a Christian faith background and am happy to integrate faith into therapy when it's meaningful to you — while deeply respecting the unique cultural, family, and spiritual perspectives each client brings. Areas of focus include anxiety, trauma, depression, mom guilt, parenting concerns, behavioral challenges, perinatal mood disorders, relationship issues, and life transitions. When I'm not in the office, you'll find me with my husband and three kids, walking my dog, or exploring restaurants and shops around the Twin Cities.
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