Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Emily works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Emily
Emily McIver is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who helps people manage anger and other intense emotions. She uses straightforward conversation to address stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Her style is direct and kind, focused on practical steps people can use outside sessions.
With 19 years of experience Emily draws on several evidence-informed methods. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and change behavior.
Background and approach
Mindfulness techniques are used to calm the body and build awareness in heated moments. Emily also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck about change. She works with clients to find their own reasons for change and to set realistic goals.
Solution-Focused Therapy helps keep work grounded in small, doable steps and measurable progress. Her practice gives attention to self-love, shame and guilt, and the fallout from betrayal or infidelity. She helps people who feel isolated or empty rebuild connection and purpose.
Communication problems and compassion fatigue are common topics she addresses in sessions. Sessions are practical and collaborative. Emily spends time teaching skills, trying out new ways to respond to anger, and checking what works in day-to-day life.
Her aim is to help people feel more in control of their reactions and move toward clearer relationships and stronger self-respect.
What Emily works with
Everything Emily lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Emily's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Emily lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online work and practical change
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting the thoughts and patterns that feed anger and unhelpful behavior and then testing new responses in daily life. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing impulsive reactions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and breathing practices so intense emotions can be noticed without immediately reacting; this helps with stress, anger, and trauma symptoms.Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to a person's goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Sessions often blend methods so work stays relevant to the client's needs and pace.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions take less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels easier than talking. These formats make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Emily
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and life changes. Additional focuses include self-esteem, guilt and shame, isolation, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct, compassionate, and practical. Sessions focus on teaching skills, setting small goals, and trying out new behaviors between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns. Her work emphasizes emotional healing and personal growth.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia as a licensed clinical social worker.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.