About Dr. Emily Gosterisli
My therapy style is relational and warm and I find great joy serving as a partner and guide for those seeking to ease suffering and cultivate well-being in their lives. My work is grounded in humanistic psychology, a view of wellbeing that sees each person’s unique ability to thrive with the support of compassionate relationships. I am welcoming and affirming of diversity, and I prioritize creating a safe space for you. In our work I will draw on multiple valuable and evidence-based theories including: mindfulness and self-compassion, developmental, attachment, relational, multicultural, feminist, and cognitive behavioral.
In addition to being a psychotherapist, I am a mother of three young children and my family is bicultural Turkish American. I have practiced yoga for 30 years and have cultivated a mindful self compassion meditation practice for the last 10 years that has been a true treasure in my life. I love nature and being outside. Whenever I can I head to the woods or the water to move my body, soak up some sun, connect with my inner wildness, and play with my family. You might also spot me around town on my much loved e-bike.
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Perinatal Mental Health, Parent Coaching, and Women’s Health
Grief and Loss (including traumatic grief) and Relationship Difficulties
Aging Parents/Relatives and Caregiver Stress
Therapy for Therapists, Physicians, and other Healthcare/Wellness Providers
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and Support for Partners of those struggling
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
Cultural/Multicultural Concerns
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Social Work, Smith College
Master of Social Work, University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Major, Macalester College
LICENSE AND AFFILIATIONS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State of Georgia (License #CSW004191)
Member, Postpartum Support International
Former Board of Directors, Ethics Committee Co-Chair and LMSW Committee Co-Chair, Georgia Society for Clinical Social Workers
CERTIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), Postpartum Support International
Certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator, The Gottman Institute
Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, Laughter Yoga International
Intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Behavioral Tech
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Atlanta Mindfulness Institute
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Atlanta Center for Self Compassion
Mindfulness Based Childbirth and Parenting, Bardacke (2012) self study
Adolescent Psychotherapist, CHRIS Kids, Group Homes and CORE provider Mental Health Center
Child and Family Psychotherapist, Hillside Inc., Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
Doctoral Psychotherapy Intern, Emory University, Counseling and Psychological Services
Instructor, Mindful Relationships Course, Emory University Osher Life Long Learning Institute