Emma MacDougall, MA, LCPC, Evanston, IL

About Emma MacDougall

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress Management

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Gender Affirming Counseling

Women's Issues Therapy

Bipolar Disorder

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Humanistic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Integrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Emma MacDougall

Emma MacDougall, LCPC, helps teens, adults, and older adults build practical skills to navigate life’s challenges, strengthen emotional well-being, and move toward meaningful change. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for patients throughout Illinois. Emma creates a supportive, collaborative environment where clients can explore concerns openly while developing strategies that promote resilience, confidence, and lasting growth. She frequently works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also offering support for a variety of other mental health concerns. Emma is especially passionate about helping clients manage anxiety, depression, and trauma-related challenges. She understands that these experiences can affect relationships, work, school, and everyday functioning, and she tailors treatment to each person’s unique goals and circumstances. Whether someone is coping with overwhelming stress, difficult emotions, or the lingering impact of past experiences, Emma focuses on helping clients gain insight, improve coping skills, and create positive momentum in their lives. Her therapeutic approach incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients build emotional regulation skills, increase self-awareness, and stay grounded during difficult moments. Emma works with teens and adults across many stages of life, including young adulthood, midlife transitions, and older adulthood. In addition to her primary areas of practice, she has experience supporting individuals with ADHD, bipolar disorder, gender identity concerns, psychosis/schizophrenia, school avoidance, women’s issues, and other mental health needs. Emma earned her education from Adler University and Springfield College.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office location

Emma MacDougall, MA, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients

Lifestance - Illinois 2

1007 Church St, Ste 312, Evanston, IL 60201

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Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Illinois 2

Education and training

Adler University, Master's in Clinical Art Therapy and Counseling
Springfield College, Bachelor's

NPI number

1003361247

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What practice does Emma MacDougall work with?

Emma MacDougall works with Lifestance - Illinois 2.

Where is Emma MacDougall's office located?

Emma MacDougall has 2 office locations in Evanston, view full addresses on Emma MacDougall's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Emma MacDougall?

Emma MacDougall frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Emma MacDougall on their profile.