Emily Hengel

APCC

Supervised by Benoit Vincent

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, parents, and families, with a focus on supporting development and healing through relational, evidence-based care.

I believe our earliest relationships and experiences profoundly shape how we understand ourselves, connect with others, and navigate the world. Healing begins within safe, supportive, and attuned relationships—and creating that kind of space is at the heart of my work.

Being a child today comes with unique challenges. Children are often navigating overwhelming demands while still learning how to regulate their emotions and make sense of their experiences. At the same time, parenting an ever-evolving child brings its own complexities. I support families through these transitions with warmth, compassion, and guidance.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade as a preschool teacher. That experience gave me a deep appreciation for the ways children express themselves and connect with the world. It also taught me how to build strong, trusting relationships with children and caregivers—something I continue to prioritize in therapy. My approach with children is playful and engaging, helping them feel safe enough to explore their emotions, build resilience, and grow. With parents and caregivers, I offer a collaborative space to navigate challenges together, always with the child’s developmental needs at the center.

My clinical training emphasizes strengthening the parent-child relationship and using play-based, evidence-based practices to support children and families. I have experience working across a range of areas, including emotional and behavioral challenges, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, neurodivergence (ASD, ADHD), adoption, identity development, and divorce or separation.

I bring curiosity, authenticity, and deep care to my work. My goal is to create a space where children feel heard, families feel supported, and meaningful change can take root.