EMMIC’s vision is to unite education and therapy to nurture the whole learner.
EMMIC LLC:
An Introduction
EMMIC is an Educational Psychology firm that is designed to meet the needs of students and clients of all ages. In the merging of psychological and educational services, EMMIC aims to help create communities of emotionally, cognitively, and socially well-balanced individuals who are capable of dealing with life's challenges and thriving despite them.
About Dr. Michelle Lake
EdD, LMHC, LCPC
Dr. Michelle Lake believes that healing begins with understanding, not judgment.
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As an Industrial Organizational Psychologist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in numerous states, she supports both individuals and workplaces by blending science, compassion, and real-world experience.
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With more than 15 years of experience providing counseling and over a decade of leadership consulting experience, Dr. Lake has helped children, adults, and seniors navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, workplace issues, and relationship challenges to name a few.
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Dr. Lake also has extensive experience over 15 years working as a celebrity therapist. She provides private therapy services to actors, musicians, dancers, writers, journalists, athletes, and other creatives. Her specialized work with celebrities focuses on managing anxiety, depression, creative blocks, burnout, identity challenges, self-esteem issues, and relationship issues, among others.
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Her mission is simple: to help you recognize your strengths, find balance, and build a life and career that feel meaningful, healthy, and whole.
About Emmerson Philippe
Emmerson Philippe is an educator and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who believes learning should help us understand ourselves and our place in the world.
With 20 years of experience across teaching, administration, behavior analysis, and higher education, he has supported children, teens, and adults through personalized, differentiated learning grounded in compassion and science.
Emmerson specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder, at-risk youth, gifted learners, and diverse educational environments—from inner-city schools to private academic settings.
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He holds advanced degrees in Curriculum Development, Behavior Analysis, Educational Leadership, and Psychology, and is certified across multiple states in Leadership, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), ESOL, Reading, and a wide range of social sciences and K–12 subjects.
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As an author and educational editor, Emmerson continues to blend behavioral insight, academic rigor, and real-world experience to help learners grow with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
