Emily Adler, LCSW, LICSW

Emily Adler is a licensed clinical social worker who brings an open, person-centered approach to therapy. She emphasizes the client as the expert in their life and focuses on building on existing strengths. Emily says taking the first step toward change takes courage, and she aims to support and empower people through that process.

She uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods and practical skills to address stress and anxiety. Sessions often include identifying small changes that can make daily life easier and practicing ways to manage strong feelings. Emily draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to help people test new habits and notice what works.

Trauma-focused work is offered when past events are affecting current day-to-day functioning. Emily works at a pace the person feels comfortable with and focuses on safety and stabilization before moving into deeper memories or patterns. This approach is meant to reduce the power of traumatic memories over current choices and emotions.

Her background includes eight years of clinical experience across community and clinical settings. She holds an LCSW and a LICSW and is licensed in Missouri. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties, grief, parenting strain, addictive behaviors, LGBTQ issues, self-esteem, and sleep problems.

People seeking help with life transitions, workplace burnout, family stress, or lingering effects of trauma can expect practical tools and collaborative planning. Emily encourages clear, honest conversation about goals and adapts strategies to fit each person’s day-to-day life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s unique story. The therapist reflects feelings and priorities back so the person feels heard and in charge of goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches simple strategies to test new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they will try methods, check what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy fits real life.

Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, or check in from a quieter spot during a lunch break. It also lets people use homework tools and practice skills between meetings so progress can continue outside the session.