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Emily Kissner draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside art-informed methods.

01About Emily

Emily Kissner draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside art-informed methods. Emily holds a master’s degree in art therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and practices as an LCPC in Illinois. She brings 12 years of clinical experience to work that centers on understanding each person’s story and strengths.

Emily focuses on concerns such as family stress, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career transitions, and coaching for life changes.

Background and approach

She also addresses attachment and abandonment worries, adoption and foster care histories, autism and Asperger Syndrome-related needs, and challenges around body image and caregiving stress. Her practice is LGBTQA+ affirming and attentive to poly, kink, and sex work contexts. In sessions Emily combines psychotherapy tools with creative, art-based exercises.

This helps people build coping skills, notice patterns in relationships, and practice new ways of responding to difficult feelings. She frames work through a feminist lens and pays attention to how social context affects mental health. Clients can expect practical strategies alongside exploration of identity and meaning.

Emily supports people working through substance use concerns, chronic illness or pain, codependency, and communication or commitment issues. She uses a collaborative, nonjudgmental stance to set goals and track progress. Background and approach detail how Emily blends verbal therapy and artmaking to increase self-knowledge.

The goal is clearer thinking, more effective coping, and stronger interpersonal boundaries. Emily helps people name what matters and take manageable steps toward change.

02Credentials

LCPC (Illinois)
License 180015599 · expires March 2027
NPI
1477419166 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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04Online support

How therapeutic techniques and online care fit together

Emily uses evidence-based psychotherapy techniques alongside art therapy approaches. Evidence-based psychotherapy involves structured conversations and skill-building exercises to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, and trauma responses. Art therapy adds drawing, painting, or other creative tasks to help people notice patterns, express difficult feelings, and practice new behaviors without relying only on words.

Both approaches can help with relationship patterns, attachment concerns, substance use management, and identity exploration. Choosing the right mix is a collaborative process - the therapist and client discuss goals, try different methods, and adjust what they do based on what helps most. Emily aims to find practical tools that fit each person’s needs and daily life.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work convenient for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, shortening commute time, and keeping check-ins brief when needed. Online sessions can also make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations. Licensed professionals tailor their approach to the session arrangement and help clients translate art-based and talk-based techniques into whichever format is used.

05Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

Emily works with issues such as family stress, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career changes, and life coaching. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, and caregiving stress.

What is Emily's therapy style like?

She blends evidence-based psychotherapy techniques with art therapy practices and a feminist perspective. The approach is collaborative and practical, aiming to build coping skills and deepen self-understanding.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Emily has 12 years of professional experience working with people facing complex trauma, substance use concerns, personality challenges, and related mental health issues.

Where is Emily licensed and based?

Emily practices in Illinois and holds the credential LCPC as listed in her profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Emily?

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