Emely Rumble, LCSW

Emely Rumble, LCSW is a distinguished Psychotherapist and Bibliotherapist in Private Practice at LiterapyNYC, as well as an educator, poetry therapist, and author whose work bridges the worlds of literature and mental health. As the founder of LiterapyNYC, she has pioneered an innovative approach to healing that merges storytelling and therapy, offering clients a space where words become tools for emotional insight, resilience, and connection. Her passion for the written word and her commitment to community wellness converge in her debut book Bibliotherapy in the Bronx, a groundbreaking exploration of how reading can nurture healing in diverse and underserved communities.

With over a decade of experience in social work and education, Emely has served as an Early Childhood Social Worker with the NYC Department of Education, an Adjunct Professor at Queens College, and a Program Coordinator at The Children’s Storefront. Her professional path reflects her belief in the transformative power of accessible, culturally responsive mental health care, particularly for children and families navigating complex social systems. Through her teaching, writing, and therapeutic practice, she continues to advocate for literacy as a form of liberation and therapy as an act of storytelling.

Emely’s expertise and voice have been featured in major media outlets including CNN Wellness, Katie Couric Media, and Publishers Weekly, where her work has been recognized for advancing conversations about health literacy, bibliotherapy, and community care. Guided by her love for literature and her lifelong mission to make therapy inclusive and human centered, Emely remains dedicated to helping individuals discover their own stories and the healing power within them.

• Smith College School for Social Work - MSW
• Mount Holyoke College - BA
• Study Abroad: University of York English Department

• National Association of Social Workers - New York City