- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and intimacy
- Trauma informed tools
About Emma
Emma Cott is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) practicing in Kansas. She has worked as a clinician since 2012 and brings 12 years of experience to common adult concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, intimacy issues, addiction, grief, and career strain.
Emma spent the first part of her career in community mental health doing crisis intervention work. That work involved helping people who were struggling to stay safe. Since 2017 she has worked in private practice with adults, adolescents, couples, and families on a wide range of problems.
She talks plainly about how acceptance can open a path to change. Emma uses a mix of methods and borrows tools from different approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. She aims to be direct and supportive, and will encourage a client to take steps toward the goals they set.
In sessions she addresses practical issues like sleep, eating, work stress, and communication problems. She also works with more complex concerns such as trauma, dissociation, bipolar disorder, and compulsive behaviors. Other areas she commonly responds to include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, and relationship conflict.
Emma frames therapy as a collaboration. She helps people name what matters to them, test small changes, and build skills for handling pressure and difficult emotions. The first session focuses on what the client wants to get from therapy and how to begin.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and clarifying what matters to the client; it helps people feel understood and find their own direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which is useful for anxiety, mood issues, and sleep or eating problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors.Deciding which approach to use is part of the early work. Emma collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean starting with skills-based work, moving into trauma-focused tools, or mixing different strategies as needs change.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, keeping appointments during study or work, and using shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, trauma, eating and sleeping problems, and many related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses a mix of methods and will both support and push clients toward steps they want to try.
How long has she been practicing?
She has been licensed and practicing since 2012, giving her 12 years of clinical experience.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LCMFT and practices in Kansas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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