- LGBT concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem support
About Emily
Emily Stevenson, Psy.D, is an Illinois psychologist with nine years of experience. She focuses on concerns such as LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, coaching, and ADHD. Emily frames therapy as practical work to help people clarify what matters and take steps toward those goals.
She approaches therapy in a straightforward way. Sessions are used to identify needs, sort priorities, and practice ways to manage difficult feelings. Emily often helps people who feel overwhelmed by expectations, relationship strain, or questions about identity to organize their next steps.
Her background includes work with attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and family of origin problems. She also supports people dealing with body image, chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, and codependency. Emily pays attention to how past experiences shape current patterns and practical choices in everyday life.
When someone is coping with communication problems, control issues, or the aftermath of separation, she focuses on clear strategies and small, realistic changes. Sessions can include talking through reactions, practicing new responses, and planning tasks to try between meetings. The emphasis is on making concrete progress rather than abstract discussion.
Outside of clinical work she looks for small, pleasing moments in daily life, like a good workout or a show. That perspective shows up in sessions as an emphasis on noticing small shifts and building on them. To begin, a prospective client selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Emily describes her work as evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach she uses involves relational psychology ideas - looking at how patterns in relationships influence current feelings and behavior and practicing new ways to respond. Another approach draws on gender and sexuality work, helping people clarify identity questions and manage related stressors in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their situation, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as needed rather than sticking to one set method.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, make it easier to check in between appointments, or reduce travel time. For example, shorter sessions can work when someone needs a quick check-in, and sessions without video can reduce bandwidth needs or screen time. Talk with her after the matching step to pick session options that match your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coaching, and ADHD, plus related family and relationship issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused sessions that identify needs, organize priorities, and practice new responses between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience in mental health and describes work in areas such as gender studies, sexuality, and relational psychology.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as IL Psychologist 071011466 and is based in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.