Emily Makela
Emily Makela, MSW
Pre-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Executive Function Coach
Originally from Texas, Emily received her Masters of Social Work from Texas A&M University-Commerce and her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Texas-Dallas. Through a military move with her Army pilot husband, Emily now calls the Gulf Coast home, working as a pre-licensed Florida Registered Clinical Social Work Intern and Executive Function Coach.
Emily specializes in mental fitness to help grow, develop, and boost attention, concentration, and learning helping children, teens, and adults with their symptoms of ADHD. She utilizes evidence-based Cognitive Working Memory Training (CWMT) via a digital therapy program, Cogmed, that helps improve attention, working memory, and executive functioning. Specifically, Emily’s Executive Function Coaching focuses on working memory (holding and managing information to problem-solve), thinking flexibility (switching mental gears in different situations), and self-control (filtering distractions and thinking before acting). She works closely with individuals and families to help expand self-confidence and improve performance in academic, professional, and personal arenas.
In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading mystery novels, relaxing at the beach, and going on walks.
Patient Age Ranges: Older Adults (65+), Adults (20-64), Teens (14-19), Pre-teens/Tweens (11-13), and Children (6-10)
Clinicians are Independently Contracted Providers
