Blue Heron Psychology
Compassionate therapy for Adults, Teens, Couples, and Families
Stuart, FL
About US
Emilee Robins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master’s degree in social work. With a focus on the entire family unit, Emilee understands how dysfunction between family members can contribute to and worsen mental health concerns. in a typical session, Emilee explores boundaries, communication, value systems, and familial patterns. She is committed to inclusivity and ensures her practice is a welcoming, LGBTQIA+ safe space that promotes body positivity.
Her background and expertise allow her to support adults, couples, and children in addressing complex issues while building resilience and developing healthy coping strategies. Having spent five years working in reunification between foster children and their families, Emilee has developed a deep understanding of the impact of trauma, particularly within high-conflict families. She is also deeply attuned to the unique challenges that arise in these contexts and strives to help families heal and rebuild strong connections.
Emilee empowers her clients to embrace their identities and fosters self-acceptance within a judgment-free environment. For Emilee, therapy is not just a profession but a calling. She strives to create meaningful, healing connections with each client and views every session as an opportunity for growth and recovery.
Dr. Carelli, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, earned her Psy.D. and M.S. in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Carelli primarily treats teenagers, adults, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, complex trauma/dissociation, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, suicidality, self-harm, and bipolar disorder. She also treats children experiencing eating disorders. Dr. Carelli practices from a relational, psychodynamic model and often uses emotion-focused and person-centered interventions. She also incorporates more concrete skills, including the Unified Treatment Protocol, DBT, mindfulness, and CBT. However, she knows that trust and the therapeutic relationship are the most important aspects of healing. When treating children and teenagers, Dr. Carelli focuses on helping them develop emotional awareness and emphasizes building self-esteem and emotion regulation.
For eating disorders, she uses a Health at Every Size (HAES) approach and communicates with your team: nutritionist, psychiatrist, and general practitioner.
Dr. Carelli completed her Pre-Doctoral Internship at The Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders. She was previously the coordinator for the Help Desk at the Sidran Institute for Traumatic Stress, where she directed survivors across the US to competent, trauma-informed care. Dr. Carelli was also trained at the Trauma Resolution Integration Program in Fort Lauderdale, treating survivors of complex childhood trauma and individuals with dissociation.
Some of Dr. Carelli’s other clinical interests include assessment, group therapy, family therapy, helping teens with body image concerns, and working with sexual and gender minorities.
A doctorate in Clinical Psychology includes 5 years of providing psychotherapy under the supervision of licensed psychologists. Dr. Carelli is a member of the American Psychological Association and Florida Psychological Association.
