Counseling

Emma Forner, M.S.Ed., LPC

East Palestine, Boardman, TELEHEALTH

Emma believes that we are all human and, as humans, she thinks it is our duty to foster growth and to create a space that helps all persons we come into contact with feel worthy and deserving of goodness. Emma fosters a holistic view of herself and others. As such, the tripartite connection between mind, body, and spirit is very important to her. As mental health issues continue to rise among the nation and world, there is consequently a call on others to help. Counseling is one opportunity to answer this call and be part of people’s lives in such a powerful way. She believes it takes courage to want to change one’s path. Emma is inspired to help people elevate their voices, provide them with unconditional support, and empower them throughout their journey of healing. The deepest fulfillment that Emma can imagine would be knowing that, when each person leaves a session with her, they leave a little bit happier, have a greater outlook on life, feel more satisfied, are even a bit more courageous, and have the strength to see what the next day brings.

She is inspired to work with individuals who have endured trauma. She specializes in the treatment of adults presenting with PTSD, trauma-related concerns, anxiety, depression, and grief. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Regulation (EMDR), Psychological First Aid (PFA), and registered as a Star Behavioral Health Provider (SBHP). Emma has a special interest in working with military personnel, veterans, first responders, and loved ones/caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.

Emma earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from John Carroll University (2019). She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Youngstown State University (2024). She has published/presented on the MMPI-2-RF and topics related to diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders, non-suicidal self-injury, relational-cultural and strength-based approaches. She completed an undergraduate internship at The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health (CBH) as a Neuropsychology Practicum Student. After earning her Bachelor’s, Emma worked as the lead Research Coordinator of the Cleveland Alzheimer’s Research Disease Center at CBH, studying patients experiencing cognitive impairments (i.e., Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, etc.) and individuals with traumatic brain injuries.Emma is a member of the American Counseling Association, Ohio Counseling Association, and Chi Sigma Iota (the International and Professional Academic Honor Society for counseling students).

When asked what Emma believes she is awesome at, Emma replied, “I chose to embark on this journey of becoming a mental health counselor due to my genuine curiosity to learn more about others’ backgrounds, views, and feelings. I possess an inherent sense of empathy and compassion. Also, I can adapt to new ways of thinking about and understanding what someone may be going through while being sensitive to their personal experiences in our world, even though they may differ completely from mine. I pride myself in being able to see the best in people, an attentive listener that is non-judgmental, and having the ability to examine the gestalt of each situation I encounter.”

Emma Forner is under the supervision of Chelsey Zoldan-Calhoun, Ph.D., LPCC-S, LICDC, NCC.