- Art therapy informed
- Feminist framework
- LGBTQA+ affirming
About Emily
Emily Kissner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. She brings 12 years of clinical experience and a background in art therapy to help people manage depression, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns. Emily works from a feminist perspective and affirms LGBTQA+ identities while being aware of polyamory, kink, and sex work contexts.
She blends psychotherapy techniques with art-based methods to build practical coping tools. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings and on understanding how past experiences shape current reactions. Emily frames work around the person’s life, not a diagnosis.
Her practice includes support for self-esteem, career and coaching concerns, and stress caregivers face. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment questions, blended family stress, and the emotional impact of chronic illness or pain. Adoption and foster care matters are part of her additional focus areas.
Emily trained at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she earned a master’s degree in art therapy. She combines that training with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to create a tailored plan for each client. Her approach is collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on learning new strategies and testing them in daily life.
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients. People who want to begin are asked to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Approaches that combine art and evidence-based therapy
Emily blends evidence-based psychotherapy techniques with art therapy-informed methods. Evidence-based psychotherapy involves structured interventions that target symptoms like anxiety, depression, and trauma; it focuses on teaching tools people can apply day to day. Art therapy-informed work uses creative processes to help express difficult feelings, clarify relationships, and practice new ways of responding when words are hard to find.Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what seems to help, then try approaches that fit. Clients are invited to give feedback so methods are adjusted as needed rather than fixed up front.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain care during work or family commitments. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins when needed and flexibility around pacing so therapy can match everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, career shifts, and coaching needs. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach mixes evidence-based psychotherapy with art therapy methods. Sessions aim to build usable coping skills and increase self-understanding.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Emily has 12 years of experience working in clinical settings and community-focused roles. That background informs her practical, skills-oriented approach.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She holds the LCPC credential as an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.