- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Attachment issues
About Emily
Emily Mckillip is a California LPCC with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and life purpose concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not currently work with international clients.
Emily focuses on practical steps people can use when they feel stuck after a job change, relationship shift, or health transition. She helps people unpack attachment and abandonment issues, manage impulsivity and addiction, and address feelings of emptiness or isolation. Her work also addresses communication problems, family conflict, and concerns related to gender dysphoria and LGBT identity.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside person-centered and somatic methods. That means conversations about thoughts and behaviors are combined with attention to how stress shows up in the body. Clients can expect concrete strategies for managing anxiety, reducing substance use triggers, and improving day-to-day relationships.
Emily also supports people with neurodevelopmental differences and intellectual disability, adapting her work to match how each person processes information and connects. She uses brief, solution-focused steps when people need immediate problem solving, and interpersonal strategies when relationships are the main concern.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Emily uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies by location. Her practice emphasizes steady, practical work to help people clarify what matters next.
How Emily brings evidence-based methods online
Emily draws on cognitive-behavioral strategies and somatic-informed work to address anxiety, addiction patterns, and relationship issues. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes that reduce distress or impulsive actions. Somatic-informed approaches attend to bodily signals and teach grounding or regulation skills that help when stress shows up physically.She also uses person-centered and solution-focused practices to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented. These approaches emphasize listening, clarifying immediate priorities, and developing short-term steps that fit a person's life. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the collaborative work; the therapist and client review what helps and adjust the approach over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Emily will work with each person to shape session length and focus so therapy can integrate into daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to feeling stuck?
Emily works with stress, anxiety, life purpose questions, addictions, relationship struggles, and trauma and abuse. She also helps with emptiness, isolation, and communication problems.
How does she approach someone who feels directionless?
She uses evidence-based techniques alongside person-centered and somatic methods to combine thought-focused work with attention to bodily responses. That mix aims to produce concrete strategies and clearer next steps.
How many years of experience does she have?
Emily has eight years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California and practices in that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
What should I know about cost and billing?
Session cost varies with location. Billing uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.