Works with
- Anger
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
How Emily works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Emily
Emily Shiers is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage anger, anxiety, and life changes. She works with adults facing parenting challenges, addiction concerns, grief, and stress. Emily writes treatment plans to match each person's needs and aims to make sessions practical and down-to-earth.
She has two decades of experience in counseling and practices in Mississippi. Over the years she has supported adults dealing with parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and reunification efforts with child protective services.
Background and approach
She has also worked with people who have serious mental health presentations and those navigating mood and impulse concerns. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and real skills. Conversations cover coping strategies, behavior changes, and managing strong emotions like anger.
Emily keeps plans straightforward and adjusts them as progress is made. Her work includes support for people facing relationship strain, career stress, LGBT issues, and the challenges of addiction and recovery. She also addresses trauma, grief, and the practical effects of major life transitions.
Emily aims to help people find steady ways to handle daily pressures and intense moments. People meet her for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She explains options and helps choose a format that fits a person’s schedule and comfort.
Emily describes counseling as a collaborative effort, with the client guiding the pace and goals.
What Emily works with
Everything Emily lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Emily's practice.
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Working with evidence-based approaches online
Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotion regulation. One approach teaches concrete coping skills for managing strong feelings and impulses, helping people recognize triggers and practice calmer responses. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and behavior changes to reduce stress, improve routines, and address difficulties like addiction or parenting challenges.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through what matters most to the client, try methods that fit a person’s goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients set the pace and share feedback so therapy stays focused and useful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are useful for in-depth discussions and real-time interaction. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or for shorter, frequent support. These options help people fit counseling into daily life and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Emily
What kinds of concerns does this counselor help with?
Emily helps people with anger, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, addiction, trauma, grief, and stress related to work or life changes.
What is the style of therapy like?
Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear goals. Conversations focus on coping strategies, behavior changes, and managing strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does the counselor have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience working with adults across a range of concerns, including complex mental health situations.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost work for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counselor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.