Therapist profile
Emily Adler, LCSW, LICSW
LCSW LICSW - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with EmilyAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- Solution-focused goals
About Emily
Emily Adler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with eight years of practice. She is based in Missouri and works with adults on concerns that include stress, anxiety, family matters, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and parenting.
Emily centers sessions on the person's own experience and strengths. She treats people as the experts in their lives and helps them notice what already works. Conversations are direct and practical, aimed at breaking down problems into manageable steps.
Her approach often uses client-centered ideas to listen and reflect back what is important. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify helpful and unhelpful thinking patterns. Solution-focused methods are used for setting concrete short-term goals that can change daily routines.
In sessions about family stress or parenting strain she focuses on communication, boundaries, and problem-solving skills. For trauma-related concerns she applies trauma-focused approaches that pay attention to safety and pacing. She also addresses related topics like sleep, grief, and career stress as part of a bigger picture.
Emily aims to help people find clearer next steps and more manageable ways of coping. She works in English and draws on eight years of experience across these issues. Prospective clients are invited to review online therapy options and complete the intake steps before scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
How Emily’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. Online sessions let that conversational work continue without travel, with attention to what the client wants to address and how they describe their strengths and limits.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, behaviors, and small experiments to change patterns. In an online setting CBT can include step-by-step planning, homework between sessions, and reviewing progress together. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on short-term, practical goals and identifying small changes that make a difference over days or weeks.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans as they learn what helps. That collaboration aims to make sessions useful from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a workday, and make it easier to keep continuity between appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and goal-setting to an online setting to keep work focused and practical.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas, West Virginia, North Carolina, Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, parenting strain, grief, sleep problems, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then uses cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to set clear steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including family and parenting topics.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is located in Missouri. The license details supplied include NC LCSW and WV LICSW.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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