- Family difficulties
- Trauma and abuse
- Art therapy methods
About Emily
Emily Kissner is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career questions, and coaching around life transitions.
Emily trained in art therapy and holds a Master of Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She blends talk-based psychotherapy with art-based methods to help people develop coping tools and clearer self-understanding. Sessions often include practical exercises and creative ways to process difficult feelings.
Her work is informed by a feminist perspective and she identifies as LGBTQA+ affirming. She is also poly, kink, and sex work-aware, and approaches those topics without judgment when they are part of a client's life. This makes her a fit for people navigating identity, relationship styles, or workplace and community stressors.
Clients may bring long-standing issues such as complex trauma, personality-related patterns, or ongoing substance use concerns. Emily helps people notice patterns in relationships, set boundaries, and try small changes that feel manageable. She also supports people facing career uncertainty and transitions into early adulthood roles.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside art therapy practices to build skills for coping and communication. Emily accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Emily uses evidence-based and creative methods online
Emily integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques with art therapy approaches. Evidence-based techniques focus on identifying patterns, practicing new behaviors, and building concrete coping skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Art therapy methods use drawing, collage, or other creative activities to help people access feelings, reflect on relationship patterns, and practice new ways of expressing themselves.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Emily will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. That might mean more conversation-based sessions at first, or introducing art-based exercises as skills practice between meetings.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins around work or study. If you plan to work online, confirm the current session options before booking. This helps ensure the chosen format fits day-to-day needs like camera use, session length, and how activities such as drawing will be done remotely.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career choices, and coaching around life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines talk therapy with art-based activities and practical exercises to build coping skills and clarity.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, personality-related concerns, and substance use management.
What are her professional credentials and where is she located?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices from Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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