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
Are anger issues genetic? Can anger run in families?
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
How to protect yourself from mind control techniques and cult recruitment (it’s not as far-fetched as you think)
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
Flowers, chocolate, and CBT: Date night ideas for an anxious or depressed partner
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
How long-term couples can establish new relationship boundaries
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
I’m experiencing a lot of anxiety — how can I manage it effectively?
Why do I feel guilty taking time off work? How can I fix this?
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
Violent dreams meaning: Why are my dreams so violent?
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
I hate my parents: Is that normal?
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
Body dysmorphic disorder: Signs, triggers, treatment, and more
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
What are gender roles? And how do they shape our sexuality?
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
How do narcissists control you? How do they react when they can’t control you?
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
