EMILY BARLAS, LCMHCS, PMH-C | Cape Fear Psychological Services

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Emily Barlas,

LCMHCS, PMH-C

Director of Development

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor

Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional

Works with:

Young adults, Women, Pregnant & Postpartum Clients, Parents

Appointments:

In-person & Virtual

Insurance:

Aetna, Ambetter, BCBS. MedCost, TRICARE (with referral), United Health Care

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About Emily

Emily Savard Barlas is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional who brings experience from university counseling and community mental health. She is passionate about supporting young adults, pregnant and postpartum individuals, parents and women—helping clients navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, relationship concerns, and the complexities surrounding pregnancy and postpartum.

Therapeutic
Approach

Emily offers a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based therapeutic style. She focuses on meeting clients where they are, creating a supportive space that encourages growth, resilience, and meaningful change.

Specialties

Anxiety & depression
Life transitions
Self-esteem & identity concerns
Relationship & interpersonal concerns
Perinatal mental health disorders
Pregnancy, postpartum & parenthood challenges
Stress & burnout

Populations
Served

Young adults
Women
Pregnant & postpartum individuals
Parents
Individuals navigating major life changes

Insurance
Accepted

Aetna (including State Health Plan)
Ambetter
Blue Cross Blue Shield
MedCost
TRICARE (with referral)
United Health Care

Education &
Credentials

MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling — Appalachian State University
PMH-C, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional — Postpartum Support International
BA, International Studies — University of San Francisco
Member, Postpartum Support International