- art therapy methods
- feminist framework
- LGBTQA+ affirming
About Emily
Emily Kissner is an IL LCPC with 12 years of clinical experience. Emily lists family, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career, and coaching as primary concerns she works with. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care, and related relationship and identity stresses. Emily practices as a non-binary clinician and conducts sessions in English.
Emily trained in art therapy and brings art-based methods into talk therapy. She combines straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques with creative exercises to help people learn coping tools. Sessions often focus on practical skills - like communication strategies, emotion regulation, and planning for next steps at work or home.
Her approach draws on psychotherapy and art therapy in ways that aim to increase self-understanding. That can look like using drawing or other art-making to notice patterns, then talking through what comes up. She also addresses issues such as codependency, body image, chronic illness, and attachment wounds with concrete techniques and homework between sessions when helpful.
Emily notes a feminist lens and an LGBTQA+ affirming stance, and she is aware of polyamory, kink, and sex work contexts. This means she takes those topics seriously in sessions and tries to keep conversations direct and nonjudgmental. Practical problem solving and building daily routines are common session goals.
People considering sessions are invited to review online therapy options and to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first meeting. The subscription-based billing for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based and creative methods work online
Emily blends evidence-based psychotherapy techniques with art therapy practices. Evidence-based psychotherapy often means using structured conversation and skill-building to address symptoms, improve communication, and manage difficult feelings. Art therapy methods bring drawing or other creative tasks into sessions to help people notice patterns and express feelings that can be hard to put into words.These approaches are described and adapted together so clients can try different ways of working. The therapist will discuss options in early sessions and collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs and goals. That collaboration includes checking whether talk-based work or creative exercises feel more helpful for the issue at hand.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into a busy week, limits travel time, and makes regular check-ins easier to keep. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins when needed and avoiding commute time so sessions can be scheduled around work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to digital formats so progress continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with family issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career concerns, and coaching goals. Additional areas include attachment, adoption and foster care, codependency, and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Emily combines evidence-based psychotherapy techniques with art therapy activities. Sessions tend to be practical and focus on building coping tools and clearer communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in clinical settings and uses that background to support a range of interpersonal and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists Emily as an IL LCPC and indicates practice in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once matched.