Emily Willard, LCSW

I’m Emily Willard, LCSW, and for nearly 20 years I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens, and families through some of life’s more difficult seasons. Much of my career was spent as a school social worker, helping young people and their families navigate trauma, family changes, mental health concerns, substance use, behavioral challenges, and school-related stress.

Today, I work with children, adults, and couples in private practice. My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and genuinely heard. I believe therapy works best when it feels collaborative, and I enjoy helping clients recognize their strengths, better understand what they’re going through, and build practical tools for moving forward.

Whether I’m working with a child, parent, adult, or couple, I try to meet each person where they are and help them take the next step in a way that feels realistic and meaningful.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in 2004 and Master of Social Work in from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois.