MSW, LICSW

Emily Thompson

she/her

Languages

English

Tenure

Emily Thompson joined the Mankato Clinic in 2019.

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Biography

Emily is a behavioral health consultant within Family Medicine at Main Street. Appointments are available with a referral from your primary care provider.   A behavioral health consultant is a psychologist or clinical social worker who works directly with the primary care team to help patients address emotional and behavioral issues, manage anxiety, depression, anger and stress, make lifestyle changes, or cope with a new diagnosis. By working in family medicine, we can reach patients early to offer short-term solutions and address issues before they get worse. Patients can expect 1-4 visits.

Expertise & Clinical Interests

Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders and grief and loss. Emily is a clinical social worker who has worked in the mental health field since 2007. Prior to becoming a therapist, Emily worked in the social services field as a mental health practitioner, nursing home social worker, and forensics clinician. In her practice she uses person-centered approaches while incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques. She has found pride in her ability to help her client’s find their inner strengths and work through issues, which in turn helps them feel empowered.

Personal Information & Interests

Emily Thompson is a native of Mankato, MN. Emily enjoys spending time with her children and husband, being outdoors, and traveling. Emily enjoys running and likes to participate in any competition from 5K to a marathon.

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I really appreciate Emily's approach to provide me with different techniques that will help me become able to control my anxiety in my everyday life. She has shown kindness and compassion with non judgement zone.

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