Emily Carey

Trauma + PreMarital

To the Woman Who’s Holding It All Together

You look put-together on the outside: capable, thoughtful, strong.
But inside, things feel heavier than you let on.

You overthink the texts.
You replay conversations.
You wonder why dating feels so hard, or why food still has such a complicated hold on you.
Maybe you love him… but don’t feel fully safe or understood.
Maybe you’re engaged and quietly afraid of repeating old patterns.

You don’t want chaos.
You want depth.
You want connection that feels steady, warm, and real.

Therapy isn’t about fixing you. You aren’t broken.
It’s about understanding your patterns, calming your nervous system, and learning how to show up differently in relationships, with food, and with yourself. Whether you’re navigating relationships, healing from an eating disorder, or preparing for marriage, you don’t have to do it alone.

If this resonates, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

Hold onto hope.
There’s a steadier version of you waiting on the other side.

-Emily Carey

Emily’s Services

Millinnial Women

Become the woman you long to be!

Trauma Therapy

Process traumatic experiences and build a bright future.

Pre-marital & Dating

Build a healthy and resilient relationship from the ground up.

Therapy for Men

Learn to optimize your mental wellbeing and grow your emotional intelligence and resilience

Eating Disorders

Heal from the inside out and change your relationship with yourself and with your past

How The Process Works:

  • 1. Consultation

    You’ll chat with our Therapist Matchmaker on the phone for 15min to get a better sense of what’s going on and how we can help.

  • 2. Schedule a Session

    We’ll schedule your first session with your match!

  • 3. Intake Paperwork

    You’ll complete a few questionnaire and other documents so we can hit the ground running.

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Emily’s Experience:

Emily Carey is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and National Certified Counselor who provides trauma-informed, compassionate care to individuals navigating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. She offers a supportive space where clients can feel seen, understood, and empowered in their healing.

Emily holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in higher-acuity treatment settings. Her approach integrates person-centered and psychodynamic therapy, helping clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with their sense of self.

She values cultural humility and believes meaningful change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship.

Outside of her professional life, Emily enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with friends and family!

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You Deserve Wellness

You Deserve Wellness

Emily offers weekly session in-person on Avondale/ Charleston.

Virtual services are offered for clients throughout South Carolina

Ethredge Counseling Group provides individual counseling, trauma therapy, and couples therapy at their offices on James Island in Charleston, SC. Our therapist also serve Johns Island, downtown Charleston, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, and Folly Beach.