Dr. Emily Angus is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the state of Texas and Registered Play Therapist^TM. Emily holds a doctoral degree in Counseling with specialties in play therapy and psychoeducational assessment from the University of North Texas, the top-ranked play therapy program in the world. In addition to specialized training in Child-Centered Play Therapy and psycho-educational assessment, Emily’s education and experience involves Activity Therapy, Adolescent Counseling, Group Therapy with children, teens, and adults, and Filial Therapy with parents and teachers.

She has worked with children, teens, and parents across many settings including university clinics, public and private schools, as well as hospital and nonprofit agency settings. Emily also has experience working closely with teachers and school counselors in multiple school districts including Lewisville and Denton ISD. Previously, Emily served as Assistant Director for Assessment Services at a university clinic where she provided training and supervision of counseling students, coordinated the psychoeducational assessment program, and supported the overall functioning of the clinic.

In addition to counseling and supervision, Emily has provided presentations at the local, state, and national levels for parents, teachers, and counseling professionals on various topics related to children and mental health. Currently, Emily also serves as an instructor and supervisor for doctoral students providing psycho-educational assessment at a university clinic.

Emily works with individuals across the lifespan struggling with a variety of concerns such as anxiety, life transitions, grief, and self-esteem struggles. However, one of Emily’s greatest passions is working with parents and caregivers on feeling confident to respond to difficult behaviors and emotions in a way that prioritizes the parent-child relationship. Further, Emily works often with neurodivergent children and their parents to help support possible struggles with anxiety, family relationships, and self-esteem. Emily also strives to work with as many members of the child’s support team as necessary (teachers, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, grandparents, etc!) to provide holistic care and make sure everyone is working together to support the whole child.

Outside of EmpathyWell, Emily enjoys spending time with her husband, her kids, and her pup, June! When not out at the park with her family, Emily loves listening to podcasts, music, and audiobooks as well as enjoying live music.

Emily’s Counseling Approach

I practice from a person-centered, humanistic counseling approach and work with individuals across the lifespan. I believe that through a trusting therapeutic relationship where individuals feel unconditional acceptance and care, they can begin to feel more self-acceptance, internal security, and confidence. I strive to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment for all ages in which clients feel safe enough to engage in self-exploration to achieve change. This self-exploration may occur in whatever way feels most beneficial and developmentally-appropriate for clients—through talking, playing, creating, etc.!