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Emily Altman

Emily Altman, LPC

Colorado

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Career concerns

About Emily

Emily Altman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with eight years of clinical experience. She works with individuals and couples on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and career challenges. Emily also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment questions, communication problems, and blended-family strain.

She takes a practical approach in sessions, focusing on clear goals and manageable steps. Conversations center on what is happening now and what changes feel possible. Emily helps clients name patterns that get in the way and practices concrete skills to shift those patterns.

Emily has supported people coping with chronic illness and caregiving strain, codependency and dependent personality concerns, and the fallout from divorce or separation. She also assists those wrestling with emptiness, family of origin wounds, and fatherhood-related questions. Sessions include discussion of work and career stress when that is a key concern.

Therapy is collaborative and straightforward. Emily works with clients to build a plan and check progress over time. That plan may include communication skill practice, boundary work, and finding ways to manage everyday stress so people can move forward with less overwhelm.

Sessions are conducted in English and follow the LPC scope of practice in Colorado. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

How her approaches translate to online work

Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common method is goal-focused work that breaks larger problems into small, achievable steps; this helps people manage anxiety, work stress, and low motivation by practicing specific behaviors. Another frequent approach addresses relationship and attachment concerns by looking at interaction patterns and communication habits; sessions involve role practice and feedback to strengthen skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on current needs, goals, and how a client prefers to work. That collaborative planning can be revisited as progress is checked and priorities shift.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because this biography does not specify formats. Ask which session types are offered and pick the one that fits your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time and letting you join from a convenient location. Phone check-ins can be shorter and useful when bandwidth is limited, while video sessions allow for face-to-face practice of communication skills. Discuss practical options with the therapist to find a setup that supports your goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, grief, self-esteem, and career issues. Other areas include attachment questions, codependency, and family of origin concerns.

What is her style in sessions?

She focuses on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations aim to identify patterns and practice concrete skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience as a counselor. That experience includes work with both individuals and couples.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado. Sessions follow the LPC scope of practice for that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients. Confirm eligibility based on your location before booking.

What session formats does she offer?

Session formats are not specified in this biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know what is available.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the local fee schedule.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.

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