Emily Thornton
Supervised Therapist
Emily Thornton is a PhD student in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Guelph. She completed practicum placements at Insight Psychology, Starling Community Services, and Sageview Health, where she conducted psychotherapy and psychological assessments with youth with concerns spanning low mood, anxiety, trauma, dysregulation, learning difficulties, and developmental delays. Since completing her placement at Sageview, Emily has returned as a supervised clinician, providing psychotherapy to adolescents and young adults with diverse needs.
As a therapist, Emily draws upon multiple modalities – including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)/Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) – to best meet the needs of adolescents and young adults presenting with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, trauma, and behavioural concerns. Grounded in each client’s strengths and values, her work is warm and collaborative, weaving together the exploration of emotions, patterns, and relationships with practical tools and support for day-to-day challenges. Regardless of the modality or goals, Emily upholds an affirming, empowering, and safe space for a diversity of clients, including members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, racialized groups, and neurodivergent individuals; she honours both the areas of difficulty and the unique strengths each client brings.
Emily has received several awards and distinctions, including SSHRC and Ontario Graduate Scholarships at both the Masters and Doctoral levels. She has co-authored several publications in peer-reviewed journals. Her dissertation research centres around the development of a strengths-based parenting intervention to support parent and child mental health and well-being.
Above all, Emily is dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive space for children, adolescents, and families as they work together toward meaningful growth and change
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