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Emily Adler, LCSW, LICSW

Missouri LCSW supporting healing and growth
  • Specializes in trauma and anxiety
  • Offers online and phone therapy
  • Strength-based collaborative approach

About Emily Adler

Emily Adler is a licensed clinical social worker based in Missouri with 8 years of professional experience. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials, which are licenses for clinical social work and indicate advanced training in assessment and therapy.

She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Emily emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that each person brings knowledge and resources from their own life story that can be used to navigate current challenges.

Emily frames the choice to seek therapy as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and aims to provide both support and practical guidance. Her work focuses on empowering clients to identify goals, build on existing strengths, and try new strategies at a pace that feels manageable, so they can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emily Adler have?

She has 8 years of professional experience.

Is Emily Adler a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. License details are NC LCSW C019889 and WV LICSW DP00947486.

In which languages does Emily Adler provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Emily Adler located?

She is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Emily Adler as my therapist?

You can work with Emily through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Emily Adler work with international clients?

No. Emily Adler does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emily Adler cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches Emily Uses for Online Therapy

Emily integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps when someone wants support that honors their perspective and builds on their strengths.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that identifies patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or low mood, and helps clients try new strategies to feel and function better.

When trauma is a focus, Emily uses trauma-focused techniques that prioritize safety and gradual processing, supporting clients who are coping with the effects of past harm.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emily collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy with Emily is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options that fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support, coordinate appointments, and maintain continuity of care from a distance.

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