- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Emily
Emily Adler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with eight years of professional experience. She practices in Missouri and works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and related concerns.
Emily keeps sessions focused on what matters day to day. She treats problems like sleep disturbances, grief, addiction concerns, relationship strains, career stress, and compassion fatigue in clear, practical ways. She also supports people facing parenting pressures, adoption and foster care questions, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress.
Her approach centers on listening first and building on what a person already knows about themselves. She uses Client-Centered ways of working to follow the client's lead, and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to notice patterns of thought and behavior. Solution-Focused methods guide short-term goal setting and planning.
When trauma or abuse is part of the picture, she incorporates Trauma-Focused tools that address safety and processing in a paced way. She also addresses specific topics such as abandonment, body image, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and separation or divorce.
Emily speaks English. People who want to begin can expect straightforward conversations about goals and practical next steps. She asks clients to complete a short matching form and then schedule an initial session to get started.
Approaches used in online sessions
Emily commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy which focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the client's concerns so the person steers the work. This approach helps when someone wants to make sense of guilt or shame without feeling pushed into a specific plan.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at thoughts, behaviors, and emotions and teaches practical ways to test unhelpful thinking and change small habits. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depressive symptoms, sleep problems, and repetitive thoughts tied to guilt.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals, needs, and preferences and will collaborate with you to choose which methods to try. That means adjusting the plan as you learn what helps and what feels manageable.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, offering sessions remotely can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life while the therapist and client focus on concrete changes and coping strategies.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas, West Virginia, North Carolina, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting and career concerns.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She listens for the specific story behind the guilt or shame and uses Client-Centered and Trauma-Focused methods alongside cognitive strategies to help people name patterns and try new responses.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on a broad range of concerns, including trauma, family issues, and mood symptoms.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.