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Emily Shiers

Emily Shiers, LPC

Therapist in Mississippi · 20+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for everyday stress

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  • Parenting help
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Realistic steps

About Emily

Emily Shiers is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress and anxiety. She focuses on practical support for parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She aims to help people take small, manageable steps toward feeling better.

With two decades of experience, Emily uses an individualized process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. She listens to each person’s story and then tailors conversations and goals to match real life needs. Sessions emphasize clear, doable strategies that fit daily routines and responsibilities.

Emily has worked with adults involved with Child Protective Services who are seeking family reunification. She also has training that addresses care for people diagnosed with various forms of psychosis. Those experiences shape a practical, grounded way of working in the room.

Her style centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She helps clients name what feels hard and identify the next steps they can try. Whether the concern is stress, parenting strain, or life transitions, Emily focuses on what will make day-to-day life more manageable.

People can expect collaborative sessions where the plan is adjusted as progress is made. Emily supports each person’s goals and encourages realistic changes. She invites anyone ready to begin to move forward one step at a time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Parenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

Therapeutic methods and how they work online

Emily draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear strategies and real-life problems. One common approach helps people break overwhelming issues into small, practical steps so progress feels doable and measurable; this works well for stress, anxiety, and parenting strain. Another approach focuses on managing emotions and behavior through structured conversations and skill practice, which can help with mood challenges, impulsivity, and coping after trauma.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will review your goals and preferences, try different techniques as needed, and adjust the plan based on what helps you most. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape the work together so sessions match their life and needs.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that fits a daily routine. It also lets people maintain continuity of care when living far from a therapist’s office. Talk with the therapist about which session pattern and pacing would best match your circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Emily address?

She helps people with parenting challenges, stress and anxiety, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addiction issues, mood concerns such as bipolar and depression, trauma and grief, and related family and career stresses.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. The focus is on clear conversation and doable steps that fit into everyday life.

What is her clinical background?

Emily has about 20 years of professional experience and significant work with adults involved with Child Protective Services and people diagnosed with various forms of psychosis.

Where is Emily licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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