HOUSTON CHRONIC ILLNESS THERAPIST

Emily Daily, MEd, LPC-A

Your life changed in an instant.  

Life after a traumatic injury, chronic illness, or life-altering medical diagnosis will never be the same. You will forever remember the day the accident happened, you received the terrible news, or your body stopped feeling like your own.  

In the aftermath, no one truly understands how much has changed for you and for your relationship. Intimacy may look different now. You may feel betrayed by your body. The activities that once made you feel like yourself, or like a couple, feel out of reach.

I’ll help you process these changes and move forward as a team. That may mean grieving what’s been lost, contemplating a dramatically different future, or navigating shifting roles and identities—but it will always center on the goal of reconnection, communication, and understanding.

Emily’s Specialties

Recovery From Betrayal, Abuse, And Trauma

The trauma is over, but it still plays out in your mind, body, and relationships. You might struggle with trust, intimacy, or boundaries - or feel on edge, numb, or disconnected from your body. The biggest question you hold, though, is whether a happy future is even possible for you.  

I am here to hold space not only for your stories of strength and survival but also for the deep pain beneath them. I can support you in releasing the burdens of the past, making sense of your present symptoms, and creating a future filled with hope, meaning, and self-trust.

Rural Communities: When Care Isn’t There

Raised in rural Texas, I understand the power of a tight-knit community - and the reality of what it’s like when mental health support simply isn’t there. Limited access can lead to families who never talk about trauma or emotions, whether because of a lack of understanding or the belief that nothing can change. 

If this was your experience, I can help you make sense of what you went through and understand yourself more deeply. Together, we’ll create a shame-free space for the parts of your story that were silenced in childhood to finally be heard.

Work with EMILY

EMILY DAILY, CHRONIC ILLNESS THERAPIST

We will name what’s been lost, make sense of what’s changing, and explore what helps you feel more connected to others.

My approach is grounded, compassionate, and trauma-informed. Drawing from therapeutic modalities like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems), and DBT, I help you find solutions alongside caring for what needs attention and healing.

Together, we’ll try different approaches until we find what works, with the understanding that your needs may shift over time, and that’s okay. I’ll help you prepare for those changes with sensitivity, care, and confidence.  

Areas of Expertise

  • Couples & Relationships

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Chronic Illness/Traumatic Injury

  • Childhood Abuse & Neglect

  • Intimate Partner Violence (Past)

  • Betrayal Trauma & Recovery 

  • Caregiver Burnout

Fun Facts

  • Spending quiet time at home with my two cats, Piper and Prince, helps me stay grounded and present.

  • I find great joy and relaxation in music, especially playing the guitar and piano. It helps me unwind, express myself, and stay connected to my creativity.

  • I love tending to my collection of over 150 houseplants. Caring for them brings me a sense of calm and connection to nature.

Credentials

    • Master of Education in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University 

    • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

    • Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, License #98688, Supervised by Charisse Ferrer #73736

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RATES

Family or Multi-Client (3+) Session (90 minutes): $220

Couples session (75 minutes): $220 

Individual session (50 minutes): $170

OFFICE HOURS

By appointment

Monday - Friday

10:00am - 4:00pm