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Emily McIver, LCSW, CSW

Therapist for recovery, relationships, and self-worth
  • Addiction and recovery
  • Relationship and intimacy
  • Stress and anxiety

About Emily McIver

Emily McIver is a Georgia-based licensed therapist with 19 years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult emotional and relational challenges. She draws on long-term practice working with addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Her work often centers on restoring connection - to self, to others, and to a clearer sense of purpose.

Emily takes a tailored, compassionate approach that emphasizes practical skills and deeper emotional insight. She addresses communication problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, forgiveness, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, jealousy, and the search for life purpose and self-love. She also maintains a particular focus on women's emotional wellness and the issues that commonly arise in that context.

Holding LCSW and CSW credentials, Emily brings advanced social work licensure and clinical training to her practice. Her style blends collaborative guidance with empathy, supporting clients as they build healthier patterns, strengthen relationships, and reclaim resilience. Although she is not currently accepting new clients, her work reflects a commitment to helping people reconnect with their strengths and move toward more fulfilling lives.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problemsEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emily McIver have?

Emily McIver has 19 years of professional experience as a therapist.

Is Emily McIver a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia. License details are listed as GA LCSW CSW004530.

In which languages does Emily McIver provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Emily McIver located?

Emily McIver is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Emily McIver as my therapist?

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

Does Emily McIver work with international clients?

Emily McIver does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emily McIver cost?

Cost can vary based 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 pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward: click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a 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.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. It is practical and skill-focused, useful for people seeking clearer tools to manage mood and reactions.

Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of difficult emotions, which can ease rumination, improve emotional regulation, and support recovery from trauma and compassion fatigue. It pairs well with CBT when emotion-focused strategies are needed.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change - often applied in addiction and behavior-change work. It emphasizes the client's own values and readiness to move forward.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Emily works collaboratively to assess each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around life demands, access care from home, and maintain continuity of support during transitions. Licensed professionals can use these modalities to provide consistent, goal-focused care that meets clients where they are.

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