About
Emily Rittenberg
Helping families find a way forward when young adults are struggling to launch.
Emily Rittenberg is a coach, therapist, and the founder of Nurture Now, LLC, where she helps parents and families navigate the challenges of having a young adult who is struggling to move forward in life. Her approach is grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins not by trying harder to control or motivate a young adult, but by helping parents find a different way to respond, reconnect, and create opportunities for growth.
Emily brings a strength-based, trauma-informed approach to her work, combining practical strategies with a deep understanding of the emotional and relational dynamics that can keep families feeling stuck. She specializes in working with families impacted by ADHD, anxiety, executive functioning challenges, and other barriers to independence and adulthood.
Her work draws on several evidence-based approaches, including Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is also a Certified Clinical Services Provider for ADHD (ADHD-CCSP).
Emily is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Ohio. She holds a Master's degree in School Counseling from Loyola University Maryland, a Certificate of Advanced Study in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY Brockport, and a Master's degree in Education Policy and Leadership from the University of Maryland. She earned her undergraduate degree in Cultural Anthropology, with a concentration in Psychology, from the University of Pittsburgh.
Emily believes that parents don't have to choose between supporting their young adult and taking care of themselves. With the right tools, perspective, and support, families can begin to shift long-standing patterns, reduce conflict, rebuild connection, and create the conditions for young adults to take meaningful steps toward independence.
What People Are Saying
“Our son has been working at his new job for about a month. Gets himself up, on time to work. Seems to like being productive and having a purpose. He takes the CNA licensure exam tomorrow.”
-Lara F.
“There is so much more hope in our home now that we have taken your class.”
-Stephanie S.
“I told my kid that I was participating in this group and he was relieved that I was doing something that could help get him out of this situation.”
-Dave R.
Motivation comes from within — and I’m here to help you help your child activate it.
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