Head of Clinical Learning
Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
Emily Simonian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has direct training and experience working with family and relationship issues, as well as working with individuals. She also specializes in treating stress/anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, as well as self-esteem issues and general self-improvement goals.
Emily works with her clients to foster their personal growth and find long-term solutions that enable them to have the lives they want — because when your relationships and mental health are strong, every other facet of your life improves.
About our editorial policy
We are dedicated to providing you with valuable resources that educate and empower you to live better. We reference authoritative sources that provide additional value, and we also enforce a tiered review process in which at least three individuals — one or more being licensed clinical experts — review and edit each piece of content before it is published. In addition, we frequently update old content to reflect the most up-to-date information. Read more about our editorial policy today.About our expert review panel & process
Thriveworks’ own licensed mental health professionals ensure that our content is accurate and truly helpful to our readers. These professionals bring extensive experience and expertise in the mental health field, which enables them to verify the integrity of our content and improve its value via their own insights and tips. Read more about our mental health experts today.Medically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
What is apathy? Understanding the definition of apathy and how to work through apathetic feelings
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
Sexual masochism disorder 101: What is a masochist?
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
Why do people avoid mental health treatment?
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
How can I reassure my fiancé I’m in this for the long run?
Why are men less likely to talk about their feelings?
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
Words of encouragement for someone with a mental illness: 6 helpful things to say
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
Depressive disorders: Definition, types, and contributing factors
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
How do I deal with two big losses — my relationship and my job?
Is it possible to fix relationships with my young children?
10 types of depression: A cheat sheet
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
Are anger issues genetic? Can anger run in families?
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
