- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Attachment concerns
About Emily
Emily Mckillip is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with eight years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. Sessions address practical problems people bring, like loneliness, communication breakdowns, or difficulty finding purpose.
Emily focuses on concrete goals and steps people can use day to day. She talks through patterns such as attachment and abandonment worries, control issues, and impulsivity. She also supports people managing substance use, gender dysphoria concerns, and the impacts of intellectual or developmental differences.
Her background includes work with learning and neurological disabilities and with people who feel isolated or empty. Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and blends methods to suit what a person needs in the moment. This might include looking at thoughts and behaviors, building communication skills, or practical strategies to reduce cravings and risky behaviors.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused. Emily helps people clarify problems, try new behaviors, and track small changes. She also supports those working through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and strained family relationships.
People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. Sessions are offered in English and Emily is not accepting international clients at this time.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Emily works with approaches rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common focus is on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this involves identifying patterns that increase anxiety or keep someone stuck and practicing new, concrete responses that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Another frequent element is motivational-style work that helps people find personal reasons to change behavior and build step-by-step plans for reducing substance use or other risky actions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts methods as those goals evolve. The client and therapist check progress and try different strategies if something isn’t helping.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to maintain continuity of care during moves, school terms, or work changes, but check which specific formats are offered before you sign up.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and LGBT concerns, plus related topics like attachment and family problems.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses evidence-based techniques and mixes practical methods to fit each person's needs, focusing on clear goals and steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience providing counseling to people with a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - licensed in California and practices there.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.