Specialties and Area of Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Anger, Self-Esteem, Disordered Eating
Populations: Children (6+), Teens, Adults; LGBTQIA+ Affirming, Neurodiverse
Insurance and Rates: Cigna, Aetna, Horizon, Quest; Private Pay $125
Emily Potash is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Rutgers University. She provides therapy to children, teens, and adults (ages 6–60), supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, self-esteem issues, and disordered eating.
Emily’s approach is collaborative, laid-back, and deeply supportive. She draws from psychodynamic theory, somatic practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques to meet clients where they are and guide them toward emotional growth and healing. She believes therapy should feel like a partnership—clients are the experts on their lives, and her role is to walk beside them as they explore what’s working, what’s not, and what’s possible.
Clients working with Emily can expect a comfortable, nonjudgmental space filled with equal parts motivation and empathy. She uses humor, appropriate self-disclosure, and creative approaches like radical acceptance and somatic tools to help clients feel safe, seen, and empowered. Her goal is to help clients make progress in ways that feel meaningful and aligned with their values.
Emily is LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive in her work. She is passionate about making therapy feel accessible, authentic, and grounded in each person’s unique experience.
What drew Emily to the field was a deep curiosity about what drives human behavior and a love for helping others discover what healing and growth can look like for them. She finds it incredibly meaningful to witness clients take emotional steps they once thought were out of reach and to celebrate the progress that unfolds over time.
Outside of therapy, Emily enjoys spending time in nature—whether hiking, kayaking, or just soaking up the sun. She’s also a fan of reading, creating art and crafts, and relaxing at home with her cats. Her self-care includes setting healthy boundaries, making time to decompress, and balancing physical activity with rest.
A quote that resonates deeply with Emily’s therapeutic perspective is:
“Sometimes life is like a dark tunnel. You can’t always see the light at the end of it. But if you just keep moving you will come to a better place.”