Emily Materdo, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Emily is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Emily is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in North Carolina
More about Emily
- 13 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Great to meet you!
I am an LCSW with 13 years of clinical and medical social work experience, serving populations from adolescents to young adults, and the elderly and disabled individuals. I specialize in working with complex trauma, chronic health issues, caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, young adults adjusting to their professional careers, and teen therapy.
My approach to therapy
I am a person-centered therapist who views the therapeutic experience as collaborative. I use a therapeutic approach of incorporating therapeutic modalities such as DBT, CBT, Self-Compassion, IFS, & other Trauma-Informed Practices. I am deeply passionate about helping others identify and process how their home and community environments contribute to who they are as adults. As a therapist I focus on the importance of creating a safe and inviting space for clients to share what brings them to therapy. For me this first starts with recognizing that coming to therapy can be hard but can also be rewarding. I strive to empower my clients to see themselves as the expert in their own lives despite feeling lost and uncertain.
What you can expect from me
Another important goal that I have as a therapist is to offer clients a different perspective. A different perspective of how to formulate your goals for coming to therapy and the steps to take in reaching these goals. Which leads to different perspectives helping clients to look beyond their struggles and be vulnerable to becoming self-compassionate and embrace the belief that change is possible.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Cigna
Licenses
Emily Materdo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104265321.
- LCSW · North Carolina · C017661 · Renews October 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Emily Materdo offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Emily Materdo works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Emily Materdo speak?
Emily Materdo speaks English.
How many years of experience does Emily Materdo have?
Emily Materdo has 13 years of experience.
Where is Emily Materdo licensed to practice?
Emily Materdo is licensed to practice in North Carolina.
Does Emily Materdo accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Emily Materdo accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Emily Materdo accept insurance?
Yes, Emily Materdo accepts Cigna.
Does Emily Materdo accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Emily Materdo does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Emily Materdo?
Emily Materdo can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Emily Materdo?
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