- Art-informed therapy
- Trauma-aware care
- LGBTQA+ affirming
About Emily
Emily Kissner is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. She combines psychotherapy and art therapy principles to help people manage depression, anxiety, trauma, and related challenges. Emily presents as LGBTQA+ affirming and as a provider aware of polyamory, kink, and sex work concerns.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside creative practices. Sessions focus on building coping tools and increasing self-understanding. Emily uses straightforward work to help clients notice patterns, try new skills, and make small changes that matter in daily life.
Emily approaches care from a feminist perspective. That means thinking about how culture, power, and identity shape a person's struggles. She pays attention to how relationships, adoption or foster care history, attachment, and abandonment experiences influence current difficulties.
She also supports people facing body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and issues around commitment, control, or codependency. Career concerns and self-esteem are commonly addressed in session as well.
With 12 years of clinical experience, Emily blends talk-based work with art-focused activities when helpful. The pace and methods are adjusted to each person's needs. She encourages practical steps clients can use between meetings.
People interested in starting are asked to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Blending evidence-based techniques with creative methods online
Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside art-informed approaches. Evidence-based techniques here mean practical, research-supported ways to address symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and trauma through structured conversations and skill-building. Art-informed work brings visual or creative tasks into sessions to help people express feelings or notice patterns that words alone may not reach.These methods can help with emotion regulation, coping after traumatic events, and improving self-esteem and relationship patterns. Emily aims to tailor interventions so the client can try new skills during and between sessions. Choosing the right mix of talk and creative work is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with each person and adjust methods based on goals, comfort, and what proves useful in early sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid needing to be on camera for parts of a session when that helps them focus. Licensed professionals work with clients to find the session rhythm and format that best suit daily routines and therapeutic goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns such as self-esteem, career stress, and relationship patterns like codependency or commitment issues.
What is the general therapy style or approach?
Emily combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with art therapy ideas. Sessions focus on practical coping tools, self-understanding, and creative ways to process difficult material.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health challenges and interpersonal concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
Emily holds the LCPC credential as an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients can be accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the site before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability. Services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this clinician?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.