- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Communication skills
About Emily
Emily Dorothy is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) licensed in Kansas with 23 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. Her practice includes attention to communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions she focuses on clear conversation and practical steps. She listens for what is getting in the way of daily functioning and helps people try different ways of coping. She adapts her approach to the person in front of her rather than following a single method.
She often supports people who are dealing with strained relationships or recent separation. That work includes improving how people talk with others, managing overwhelming emotions, and sorting through decisions about next steps. For parenting concerns she helps parents manage stress, set boundaries, and rebuild confidence in their caregiving role.
When life feels stalled or directionless she helps people name values and small actions that point toward clearer choices. She also addresses workplace stress and social anxiety by practicing specific communication and coping techniques. Sessions aim to be practical, focused, and grounded in everyday problems.
Emily conducts work in English and follows standard professional practice for scheduling and treatment planning. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service interface.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach involves skills training for anxiety and stress - teaching breathing, pacing, and behavior changes that reduce immediate symptoms and build tolerance for difficult moments. Another approach emphasizes communication practice, where people role-play conversations and try wording that helps reduce conflict and increase clarity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different techniques and decide together what to try based on the client's concerns, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking what helps and adjusting the plan over time.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins can be scheduled during a break, a video session avoids travel time, and phone work requires less bandwidth or no camera. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency while they try new ways of coping and communicating.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like divorce, guilt, and loneliness.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses practical conversation to identify obstacles and tries small, testable actions to see what helps in daily life.
What is her professional experience?
She has 23 years of professional work experience supporting adults with emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a KS LSCSW, which stands for Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, and she is located in Kansas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.