Emily Peter, MSEd, LPC, NCC

Behavioral Health, Counseling Services

Practices In: Quincy
Patients Seen: Ages 14+

I see ther­a­py as a space where you don’t have to have it all fig­ured out — where you can show up exact­ly as you are. My approach is root­ed in the under­stand­ing that you are the expert of your own life, and that ther­a­py works best when it feels col­lab­o­ra­tive, authen­tic, and ground­ed in trust. I strive to cre­ate a space where you feel gen­uine­ly seen and supported. 

I have a deep respect for your lived expe­ri­ence and con­sid­er it an hon­or to walk along­side you as we explore what heal­ing looks like for you. Togeth­er, we’ll move at a pace that hon­ors your needs, your val­ues, and your story.

Professional Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor
Languages
English
Clinical Interests

My spe­cif­ic areas of inter­est include young adult men­tal health, peri­na­tal men­tal health, and sup­port­ing clients through life tran­si­tions. I’m espe­cial­ly pas­sion­ate about work­ing with col­lege stu­dents and new or expect­ing par­ents as they nav­i­gate iden­ti­ty shifts, stress, anx­i­ety, and emo­tion­al overwhelm. 

Personal Interests

Out­side of my work as a coun­selor, I find joy in qui­et and mean­ing­ful moments. I love read­ing, bak­ing, cook­ing, spend­ing time in nature, craft­ing, and explor­ing new places through trav­el. I tru­ly enjoy my loved ones such as my fam­i­ly, friends, and cat. 

School
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Graduation Date: 2020 Degree: BS, Management and Information Systems/Information Technology
Quincy University Graduation Date: 2022 Degree: MSEd, Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling

Conditions

Anxiety, Depression, Identity Development, Life Transitions, Perinatal Mental Health: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Infertility, Self-Esteem Issues, Stress, Women's Health