Emily Wagener (she/her) is a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at James Madison University. She will be completing her third counseling practicum/internship with Bloom Counseling and Wellness this summer. She is inspired by the power of accessible mental health care and is passionate about providing high-quality mental health services to the community.
Emily’s approach to counseling is client-centered with respect to each individual’s unique healing journey. Her goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where her clients feel heard, seen and supported through both life’s challenges and celebrations, and everything in between.
Emily is also a Registered Dietitian with experience helping clients navigate body image and nutrition challenges. She has completed certification as a body positive facilitator through the Body Positive Institute. Read more about the organization here: https://courses.thebodypositive.org/
In her free time, she enjoys reading, taking CrossFit classes and exploring nature with her partner and their two dogs, Sadie and Bear.