Emily Nelson, BS, LADC

Hannah Beumer

Emily is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor who provides therapy to individuals navigating substance use, trauma, and co-occurring mental health concerns. She brings both professional expertise and lived experience into the therapy room, creating a space that is real, grounded, and free of judgment.

She earned her degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies with a minor in Psychology and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Counseling at Bethel University, working toward licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

Emily has extensive experience working in residential and outpatient substance use treatment settings, supporting individuals at all stages of recovery. Her work is rooted in the belief that addiction is often a response to deeper pain, not a personal failure, and she helps clients explore what’s underneath the surface while building practical tools for change. In addition to her clinical training, Emily draws from her own lived experience in recovery, offering clients a level of understanding that goes beyond textbook knowledge. 

Her approach is primarily informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with integration of attachment-focused work and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. Rather than trying to “fix” clients, Emily helps them reconnect with their values, build emotional awareness, and take meaningful steps toward the life they actually want to live.

Emily works with young adults through later adulthood and is especially passionate about supporting individuals navigating substance use, trauma, ADHD, and co-occurring mental health concerns. She is LGBTQ+ affirming and committed to creating an inclusive, respectful space where clients can show up exactly as they are.

She offers therapy in person at the Northfield office and via telehealth.

Outside of her work as a therapist, Emily is a mom in a full, blended household, which has deepened her understanding of resilience, grief, and the complexity of real life. She enjoys being outdoors, crocheting, golfing, and exploring mindfulness and spirituality as tools for healing and connection.