- 20 years experience
- Mississippi LPC
- Family reunification support
About Emily
Emily Shiers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with two decades of experience. She focuses on helping people facing anxiety, depression, parenting strains, and major life changes. Emily listens with sensitivity and treats people with respect as they describe what feels hard right now.
She often supports adults who are involved with Child Protective Services and those working toward family reunification. Her background includes work with people experiencing compassion fatigue and those managing symptoms related to bipolar disorder and other mood concerns. She has also worked with populations facing varying forms of psychosis.
Emily adapts conversations and care to fit each person’s situation. She helps set goals and develops a plan that matches what the person wants to change. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and building skills to cope with stress and difficult emotions.
Her experience includes many settings over 20 years, giving her a broad view of challenges like addiction, grief, trauma, and relationship strain. She brings that practical perspective into sessions so people can try out new ways of handling problems.
People who reach out can expect a steady, encouraging approach that aims to empower them to make gradual improvements. Emily’s style is collaborative and goal-oriented, centered on what will be useful in day-to-day life.
Practical approaches for everyday challenges online
Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and manageable changes. One common approach emphasizes structured problem-solving and coping strategies to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings; this helps people break big problems into smaller steps and practice new habits. Another common focus is building emotional awareness and regulation so people can respond differently to stress, grief, or compassion fatigue rather than reacting automatically.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs. This collaborative process makes adjustments as progress is made.
When considering online therapy, confirm the session formats directly before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to continue frequent contact during life transitions without rearranging as much in-person travel. Licensed professionals will discuss practical arrangements and tailor session length and pacing to match everyday routines and goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Emily help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, parenting stress, bipolar disorder, addiction, grief, trauma, and codependency.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person and focuses on skills people can use in daily life.
What is her background and experience?
Emily has 20 years of professional experience and has worked in multiple settings supporting people with compassion fatigue, psychosis, and family reunification challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and the therapist's availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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