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Emily Elrod-Black

Counseling Emily Elrod-Black, LPCC #17782
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available next week
Specializes in: Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Trauma
In network with Aetna, CenCal, Oxford, Optum, United Healthcare

Introduction

If you're here, you're likely fighting a battle with your emotions, your relationship to food, or with a harsh inner critic that just won’t let up. Maybe you’ve spent years trying to "fix" yourself, control the uncontrollable, or numb the discomfort inside. But what if the answer isn’t in fixing, but in coming home—to yourself? I specialize in working with those who struggle with chronic anxiety, disordered eating patterns, and the deeper emotional pain that lives underneath. As someone who has gone through a mental health transformation, I bring a degree of honesty and relatability that helps my client feel truly understood.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPCC #17782 (CA)

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • Recovery
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Buddhist
  • Atheist
  • Christian
  • Jewish
  • Latter-day Saints/Mormon
  • Catholic
  • Taoist
  • Islam
  • Sikh

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Emily Elrod-Black accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • CenCal
  • Oxford
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Psychotherapy $150

Locations

Private Practice Office
1368 Marsh St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3316
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Video Office

Professional Information

Certifications

  • PACT Level 1
  • ACT
  • Trauma

Professional Affiliations

  • American Counseling Association (ACA)

FAQ

Is Emily Elrod-Black accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Emily Elrod-Black is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Emily Elrod-Black also offers a free consultation.
Does Emily Elrod-Black offer telehealth appointments? Emily Elrod-Black does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Emily Elrod-Black specialize in? Emily Elrod-Black specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Trauma.
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