Emily Lansdale, LPC
Trauma, Anxiety & Teen Counseling · Young Adults · School-Related Struggles
"I spent years inside East Texas schools before private practice. I know what the world actually looks like for these teenagers. That changes everything about how I work with them."— Emily Lansdale, LPC
Why parents trust Emily with teen anxiety and trauma
I spent years inside East Texas schools before I ever set foot in a private practice. I worked as a school counselor at Hallsville High School, Robert E. Lee Senior High School, and Hallsville ISD, and what I saw there shaped everything about how I counsel today.
I sat with teenagers who were carrying things that had nothing to do with their GPA. I watched families navigate real hardship with very few resources and no clear road map. I learned, up close, how much the environment a teenager lives in shapes the way they experience their own emotions. That kind of understanding does not come from a textbook. It changes the way you show up for someone.
I am calm and unhurried in my work. I am not trying to get to a fast answer. I want to understand what is underneath — the patterns, the history, the ways a person has learned to protect themselves — and then build from there. I draw on CBT and Trauma-Focused Therapy, but the care matters as much as the technique.
I work with teens, young adults, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. If your teenager has been struggling for a while and has already tried things that did not quite work, I would love to be next on your list.
Emily's approach
I approach counseling with an evidence-based framework — primarily CBT and Trauma-Focused Therapy — but I don't stop at the surface. My goal is to help clients understand the underlying patterns driving what they're experiencing, not just cope with symptoms.
My school counseling background informs how I work with teenagers in particular. I understand the institutional pressures, social dynamics, and resource gaps in East Texas schools, and I know how to separate what's environmental from what's clinical.
Expect a first session that goes deep. I want to understand not just what's happening, but why, and what shaped the patterns you're dealing with now. If your teen has a school counseling history, I'll ask about it — it informs my whole approach. You'll leave with a clear clinical picture and a direction forward.
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"Renew Counseling Center is an exceptional resource for rural communities, especially in the way they prioritize trauma informed care. Their team creates a safe, respectful, and empowering environment where clients feel heard and supported."
"The counselors are highly professional, empathetic, and truly take the time to understand your needs. The environment is very welcoming, and they make it easy to feel comfortable."
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Renew does not bill insurance directly. Superbills provided for potential out-of-network reimbursement. HSA/FSA accepted.
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Emily is currently full. To add yourself or your teen to her waitlist, call or send a message — we'll reach out as soon as a spot opens. We can also connect you with another Renew counselor in the meantime.
In-person in Longview · Telehealth available across Texas
Serving East Texas: Longview · Tyler · Marshall · Kilgore · Hallsville · White Oak · Gilmer · Henderson · Telehealth available across Texas
If your teen is in crisis right now: Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7) or go to your nearest emergency room. Renew is an outpatient practice and is not equipped for psychiatric emergencies. For non-emergency concerns, call (903) 386-3824. More crisis resources →