Emma Pici-D’Ottavio is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist with 2 years of experience. She specializes in supporting adults and adolescents with a range of challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, addiction, self-esteem, and life changes. Emma has experience working with adults with substance use disorders in partial hospitalization and outpatient settings. She also has expertise supporting transition-age youth and adolescents. Before becoming a therapist, Emma worked in mental health research for 6 years.

Emma received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy at Lesley University. She offers a range of treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, and expressive art therapy.

Emma is non-judgmental, compassionate, and trauma-informed, emphasizing safety and self-expression. She works collaboratively to help clients increase their self-awareness, learn coping strategies, and heal core issues within a supportive therapeutic relationship. Emma looks forward to meeting you and hearing your story!