Ludnie Ninnie Emile, CSWA (she/her)

About me: Hi! My name is Ludnie, but you can call me Ninnie like two knees. I am from Palm Beach, Florida, and I earned my degree from Florida Atlantic University before beginning my career as a therapist.

My approach is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I believe therapy should be both effective and human—creating space for honesty, growth, and, when appropriate, humor and laughter along the way. I aim to meet clients where they are while helping them build practical tools and deeper insight. 

I have experience working with concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood-related struggles, personality-related patterns, and life transitions. I also have a strong interest in helping clients understand how physical health, mental health, and daily functioning intersect, especially within integrated care settings. My clinical experience spans working with individuals across the lifespan—from early childhood through older adulthood—in a variety of settings, including the Veterans Health Administration (VA), treatment programs, and primary care behavioral health. In collaboration with medical providers, I have experience in providing support to clients navigating chronic illness, sleep difficulties such as insomnia, eating and body-related concerns, as well as a broad range of emotional and behavioral health is challenges.

I’m especially interested in the impact of culture, family systems, and generational history on well-being, and I enjoy exploring these layers with clients in meaningful ways. I strive to provide care that is affirming, culturally aware, and tailored to each person’s lived experience.

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, cooking, exploring new foods, cultures, and learning from Blue Zone communities. I also love spending time with family and caring for animals, including fostering and rehoming cats in my free time. Above all, I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped to make meaningful, lasting changes.

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