Emily Coppa, B.A., M.A. Candidate

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Emily (she/her) is completing her M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of
Ontario (CRPO). She works with older adolescents, and young adults, with a particular interest in disordered eating and eating disorders, body image, and food-related anxiety. She also
supports clients experiencing perfectionism, anxiety and mood disorders, self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, sleep, social anxiety, relational concerns, grief, and traumatic
life experiences. She is also interested in supporting psychological concerns related to physical health conditions such as amenorrhea and chronic digestive pain.

Emily is training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She is also influenced by mindfulness,
strengths-based, and psychodynamic-based perspectives. She leads with empathy and exploration while balancing the incorporation of skills and practical strategies to support change. She strongly believes in prioritizing therapeutic fit and building rapport with her clients early in the therapeutic process.

Emily has a longstanding academic interest in body perception in eating disorders, including its relationship with cortisol and HPA-axis functioning. She has also volunteered with the PEARL Lab at the University of Toronto, assisting with research related to cannabis use and mood. Emily is committed to providing a non-judgmental space and welcomes clients of diverse backgrounds, gender identities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys cooking, walking, anime, gaming, and spending time with her dog Maggie and loved ones!