Emily Rate
M.Ed. Human Development Counseling
LPC-MHSP, NCC
EMDR trained
Emily Rate attended Wake Forest University, earning her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Religion. She then moved to Nashville to continue her education, receiving her Master’s Degree in Human Development Counseling from Vanderbilt University. Throughout completing her graduate work, Emily worked with adolescents, individuals, couples and families in school-based and agency settings.
Emily enjoys navigating life’s intricacies alongside adolescents to help facilitate insight. She looks forward to working with clients who encounter transitions, grief and loss, identity and meaning, depression, anxiety or family struggles. Emily roots her practice through building a relationship with clients, affirming their experience, genuinely connecting, and collaborating to develop solutions which promote impactful growth. Emily understands the vulnerable nature of this personal work and is incredibly humbled to walk with clients through their unique process.
Outside of work, Emily continues to enjoy expanding her community in Nashville by getting outside with friends, exploring local restaurants and playing intramural sports!