Emily Anderson

Emily Anderson is a Youth and Family Counselor (YFC) with Y.O.U. She joined the Y.O.U. team in May 2026 and is excited to support children and families in the Evanston community. Emily’s connection with Y.O.U. began in 2023–2024, when she served as a Clinical Social Work Intern while completing her Master of Social Work degree.

She brings more than 20 years of experience working with children and families and building strong, trusting relationships. She is passionate about supporting children’s social-emotional development, self-regulation, and overall well-being while partnering with families to help children thrive. Emily holds two master’s degrees from Erikson Institute: a Master of Science in Child Development, earned in 2016, and a Master of Social Work, earned in 2024. A longtime Evanston resident, Emily is proud to call the community home.

She lives with her husband, daughter, and their three dogs, Luna, Leo, and Atlas. Outside of work, she enjoys coaching and playing softball, gardening, swimming, and fishing. Emily is grateful to be part of Y.O.U. and looks forward to building meaningful relationships with children and families while supporting them in reaching their goals and strengthening their well-being.