About Me

Hello, I'm a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, and I bring over a decade of experience in supporting individuals, couples, and families. I hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Boston University, and my journey includes additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Expressive Arts Therapy, trauma work, and body-centered interventions.​
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Life has taken me through the challenges of immigration, and I've navigated life-threatening illnesses and visual disability within my own family. These experiences have profoundly shown me the healing power of interpersonal relationships, guiding me in my career. I proudly identify as a Slavic-American, and my multicultural background allows me to deeply connect with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds emotionally. ​​​
In my practice, I specialize in tailoring treatment models to address the unique attachment needs and coping strategies of each individual and couple. It brings me great joy to have supported numerous clients in discovering the right tools and relational approaches to rebuild their lives and relationships. I'm genuinely excited about the prospect of extending that same support to you on your journey. Let's embark on this path together, working towards emotional growth and healing.
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​Certification and ​Licenses

Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist
LICSW License, Massachusetts: ​#119630
LICSW License, New Hampshire: #2598

​​​Training

  • Core Skills Training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, New England Center for EFT
  • ​​Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, New England Center for EFT
  • Unleashing the Power of Sex in EFT, Laurie Watson, Ph.D. & George Faller, LMFT
  • IFS Online Circle: Foundations of the Internal Family Systems Model, IFS Institute
  • ​Introduction to Internal Family Systems, Professional Education Systems Institute
  • Systemic Family Constellations Training, Inner Arts Institute
  • ​External Gentle Reprosessing Level I (trauma treatment), Gentle Reprocessing Resources
  • Foundation Course in Play and Art Therapy, Boston University Metropolitan College
  • Reiki Level I-II, Pioneer Valley Reiki School

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​Professional Memberships

  • Member of the New England Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy (NEEFT)
  • Member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
  • Member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

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​Education

Master of Clinical Social Work (MSW), Boston University ​


​​Lana Emelyanov, LICSW - Cerified EFT Therapist
svetlana.licsw@gmail.com
978-393-1770