- Positive psychology
- Mindfulness practices
- Relational therapy
About Emily
Emily Smith is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) licensed in Oklahoma and Illinois with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and mood conditions including bipolar disorder. She also lists life purpose and midlife issues among her focus areas.
She uses a relational approach and positive psychology to help clients notice patterns in feelings and relationships. Sessions often include mindfulness practices to increase awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behavior. She encourages clients to practice self-acceptance as a foundation for changing habits and responses.
Her work includes support for people recovering from abusive relationships, high-control groups, and spiritual trauma. She also addresses substance use with both harm-reduction and abstinence perspectives, depending on what fits the person. Therapy aims to build insight into emotional and relationship patterns so clients can make different choices.
Emily integrates movement-based techniques when helpful and draws on emotional acceptance ideas to reduce struggle with painful feelings. She describes therapy as collaborative and prefers clear, open communication about goals and progress. Sessions are practical and focused on what people can do between meetings.
People who feel stuck about work, relationships, or purpose often come to her for help clarifying next steps. She asks about daily routines, what matters most, and small experiments clients can try to learn what helps. The approach is steady and focused on actionable changes rather than quick fixes.
How Emily applies therapeutic techniques online
Emily draws on positive psychology to help people identify strengths and small, practical changes that can make daily life feel more manageable. This approach focuses on building what is working and experimenting with manageable steps toward clearer priorities.She also uses emotional acceptance techniques, which encourage noticing and making room for difficult feelings instead of pushing them away. This can reduce the energy spent fighting emotions and free up attention for problem solving and relationship work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Emily treats therapy as collaborative and will help clients test different methods based on their goals, needs, and preferences. She discusses options and adjusts methods as progress is evaluated.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people appreciate being able to schedule appointments around work or caregiving and to use techniques in real-world settings between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Additional areas include life purpose, midlife crisis, personality disorders, PTSD, and seasonal affective disorder.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses a relational approach combined with positive psychology and mindfulness. The focus is on noticing patterns, building self-acceptance, and trying practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in counseling for 15 years and has experience with substance use, trauma survivors, mood disorders, and relational issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices from Illinois, with licensure also noted in Oklahoma for LPC and Illinois for LCPC.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What is the cost and payment structure?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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