Hi, I’m Emily Voignier.
I am an inspired therapist who helps her clients go from feeling stuck to feeling empowered by strengthening their relationship to self. My goal is to help my clients access their internal wells of wisdom, so that they can spend less time feeling stuck and more time living their lives.
Healing Through
Clarity, Curiosity, and Compassion
I classify myself as a generalist therapist with several passion areas. What this means is I am open to most clients and their needs! I have a broad range of experience, and I feel competent working with a variety of needs. If I do not feel competent in a particular area I will say so and provide you with referrals to someone who may better be able to meet your needs. If you’d like to see more about my experience click here!
In my practice, I prioritize my clients’ needs and building trust with their own systems. That’s where the clarity, curiosity, and compassion come in. Shame is one of healing’s greatest inhibitors, and the way to effectively work with shame is by becoming curious and compassionate about our lived experiences. I take my work seriously, which means that I also take your feedback, thoughts, and opinions seriously. I view our relationship as collaborative where my expertise in the field meets your expertise on you. I encourage open conversations, and I do the work to make a safe space for you to authentically be you.
You deserve to see, know, and love yourself fully. At my practice I will act as your guide in making the discoveries you need to feel more connected to you. In a world where enough is never enough it can feel as though true acceptance and understanding of self is always out of reach. What if I told you that it isn’t as impossible as it seems? Working with me means taking the next step in your journey of wellness, discovery, and attunement. I truly believe that my clients are enough as they are. Sometimes we just need a little help to attune with that truth, and with this newfound acceptance marks the start of true healing.
My Approach
I approach therapy through an Internal Family Systems lens. This theory states that our psyche can be broken down into different parts - those parts may get along or they may disagree with one another. Ever felt at war with yourself? Maybe a part of you wants to stay up late to watch your favorite movie, but part of you thinks you should decide to go to sleep instead since you have to go to work the next day. That is a real life example of how parts might show up in our every day lives. My work makes space for every part of you, so that you can work towards living your life in the ways that are most meaningful to you. I’ve gone ahead and listed below some examples of my own parts that you can expect to see in the therapy room!
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Think traditional talk therapy. This part believes that healing can start through simply being heard. This part holds a lot of curiosity and compassion for you and genuinely wants to hear what you have to say! She will always strive to create a safe space for you to just be you - free of judgement.
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The part of me that absolutely loves skill building and sharing psychoeducation with my clients. This part is very informed, gets excited about taking continuing education courses, and delights in passing along this information to my clients. She is a firm believer in giving therapy homework, so that you can practice what we speak about outside of the therapy room.
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This part loves to bring creativity into the room and prefers to use experiential methods of treatment such as Internal Family Systems and Gestalt therapy. This part believes that it is extremely helpful to separate ourselves from our emotions, so that we can give them a closer look without judgement. She may ask questions like, “If we put your anxiety in front of you what would it look like?” Or “If your tears could speak what would they say?”
This theory is effective with any and all presenting mental health concerns. Why? Internal Family Systems (IFS) acknowledges the humanness of our mental health - that we learn to compartmentalize, learn how to adapt, and learn how to survive even if it’s not in the “healthiest” way. IFS would say that our mental health concerns are just internalized parts of ourselves doing their best to survive in this world based on their lived experiences. This is the beauty of IFS. It is a non pathologizing model, which is a fancy way of saying that this theory doesn’t put you in a box labeled “unwell” or “unhealthy.” It acknowledges that you, as a human being, are complex with a complex history. As a therapist, I have a fondness and deep appreciation for this perspective. It is a non-shaming and open-minded approach that I truly believe makes space for change and healing.
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I have experience with:
Adult Life Transitions
Anxiety
Attachment Wounds
Bipolar Disorder
Decision Paralysis
Depression
Gender Identity & Expression
Health & Lifestyle Changes
Occupational Burnout
Parental Adjustment
Parental Uncertainty
Polyamory
Post-partum Depression
Repetitive Body-Focused Behaviors
Self-esteem Issues
Sex & Intimacy
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma Recovery
My Qualifications
I got my Masters degree and Education Specialist degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Florida. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) in the state of North Carolina. I have nearly 5 years of experience in the mental health field, and I’ve seen a lot of clients since my first internship experience. I have worked in psychiatric hospitals, school systems, group practices, and now my own private practice!
Now, talking plainly, research shows that the number one predictor of successful therapy is the relationship a client has with their therapist. I focus on building a strong relationship with each of my clients, which is why I also know that it may take time for you to trust me. We are both only human and relationship building takes time. It is my job to earn your trust. It is not something I am owed just because I have the title of therapist. It is not my inherent right to know you, but I do think you deserve to be seen and heard. I am here to see you for who you are and gain your trust one hour at a time should you grant me the privilege of being a part of your journey. It would be an honor to have the opportunity to get to know you and provide you with the safe space you deserve.
My Services
I provide teletherapy services in the state of North Carolina. I provide individual counseling and premarital counseling services as well as free consultations. I am in-network with Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. I also accept private pay. All major credit cards, debit cards, and HSA/FSA cards are accepted as form of payment.
Individual Counseling
60 minutes - $150
Pre-Marital Counseling
60 minutes - $200
Consultations
20 minutes - Free!
Accepted Insurance Carriers
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield