Emily Gunn Severson
LPC-IT & Licensed School Counselor(K-12)
Shining Light Therapy, LLC
2004 West Court Street, Suite 230
Janesville, WI. 53548
emily@shininglighttherapyllc.com
www.shininglighttherapyllc.com
Personal Philosophy and Therapeutic Approach:
As a therapist, my goal is to provide a warm environment where you feel welcomed, safe, and accepted so that we can explore together whatever may have brought you to therapy. While I provide an integrated therapeutic approach to make sure I am meeting your individual and unique needs, at the core of my work is the Person Centered approach where I strive to help my clients feel seen, heard, and validated throughout every step of the counseling process. We will work collaboratively together to develop a treatment plan to help you reach your goals.
Experience and Expertise:
While I offer therapy to adults individually (or in a group setting), couples, and families, my expertise lies in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, as I have been a licensed and practicing School Counselor for the last 14 years. I specialize in and am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and young adults work through various issues that include (but are not limited to):
*Anxiety
*Depression
*Self Harm and Suicidal Ideation
*Healing from Trauma
*Changes in family such as separation, divorce, or incarceration
*Alcohol and/or Drug Usage/Abuse by a parent or relative
*Grief and loss of a loved one
*Conflict Resolution with peers
*Problem Solving and Coping Skills
*Self Esteem and Insecurities
*Stress Management
*Healthy Relationships
*Future Goal Planning
Qualifications:
My Educational Experience includes:
*Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Edgewood College in 2006
*Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater in 2009
*Licensed School Counselor since 2009 (Certified WI K-12)
*Master’s level credits from National Louis University to obtain Principal and Director of Instruction Licenses in 2014
*Clinical Mental Health Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to obtain LPC-IT in 2025. I will be working under the supervision of Shannon Doherty, MS LMFT (Lic # 918-124), & AAMFT Approved Supervisor.