- Art therapy methods
- Feminist framework
- LGBTQA+ affirming
About Emily
Emily Kissner is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 12 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and career concerns. Emily also offers coaching for practical life changes and supports people carrying guilt and shame tied to relationships, identity, or past choices.
Emily trained in art therapy, holding a master of arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She blends psychotherapeutic methods and art-based work to help people build coping tools and increase self-understanding. Sessions involve talking and creative ways to notice patterns that keep someone stuck.
She works from a feminist framework and identifies as LGBTQA+ affirming. She is aware of and comfortable discussing kink, polyamory, and sex work related concerns. That background can make it easier to address shame tied to sexual identity, relationship choices, or nontraditional lifestyles.
Emily helps people look at how past losses, abandonment, or attachment wounds show up now. She also supports those facing caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image struggles, and communication or control issues. Practical steps and reflective exercises are part of her approach.
Her practice combines talking-based psychotherapy with art-centered techniques to develop new coping skills and clearer self-knowledge. People who are wondering how guilt or shame fits into their everyday life will find a direct, creative style of work and options for exploring both feelings and behavior.
Approaches Emily Uses and how they work online
Emily draws from evidence-based psychotherapy techniques and art therapy methods. Cognitive and behavioral strategies look at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep guilt and shame active, and then introduce practical exercises to try between sessions. Art therapy offers simple creative tasks to make feelings visible, help people notice stubborn patterns, and give a different way to talk about painful material.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. Emily will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That might mean trying talk-focused tools first, then adding short art-based exercises, or mixing both across sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into daily life - they can reduce travel, make shorter check-ins easier, or allow work during a lunch break. Licensed professionals can also adapt art-informed exercises for remote use, using simple materials you have at hand, so creative work can continue even if you are not in the same room.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career concerns, and coaching needs. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and related topics.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She combines talk therapy with art-based exercises to map feelings and behaviors. The work focuses on practical coping tools and understanding how guilt or shame developed.
How long has she been practicing?
She has twelve years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, identity, and relational concerns.
What are her professional credentials and where is she located?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.