Emily Shiers , LPC

Emily Shiers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 20 years of experience supporting adults and families through challenging life transitions. She focuses on parenting concerns, helping clients manage compassion fatigue, and addressing anxiety while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's unique situation. Emily regularly works with adults involved with Child Protective Services who are seeking family reunification and brings specialized training in supporting people diagnosed with varying forms of psychosis.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she approaches each case with the goal of empowering clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. Treatment plans are individualized to reflect a client's goals and circumstances, and Emily adapts her dialog and therapeutic strategies to meet those needs. She aims to provide steady support and practical guidance through transitions, recovery efforts, and the complexities of family reunification.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Emily Shiers uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and individualized support. One approach emphasizes skills-based strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress, teaching concrete coping tools that clients can use in daily life. Another approach centers on family- and parenting-focused interventions, offering structured support for parents navigating reunification with children and addressing parenting challenges. She also applies tailored methods when working with people who have been diagnosed with psychosis, drawing on specialized training to offer respectful, sensitive care that meets complex needs.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Emily works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and the issues that matter most, and she adapts techniques over time to find the best fit. Clients are involved in planning and decision making so the therapy aligns with their circumstances and priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support during life transitions, and engage in therapy from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.