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Emily Shiers

LPC

Emily Shiers , LPC

Therapist in Mississippi

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About Emily

Emily Shiers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with two decades of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through complex challenges. She brings focused expertise in areas such as parenting and family dynamics, reunification work with clients involved with Child Protective Services, compassion fatigue, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addiction, and grief. Her background includes specialized training to support people diagnosed with varying presentations of psychosis, and she regularly tailors treatment to the specific needs of each person she sees.

Emily approaches care with sensitivity and respect, shaping conversations and treatment plans to match each client’s goals and circumstances. She emphasizes practical coping skills, relational repair, and strategies for managing life transitions, while also addressing co-occurring concerns like ADHD, impulsivity, and substance-related issues when they arise. Emily values collaboration and empowers people to take the steps toward a more fulfilling life, recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage and intention.

Located in Mississippi, Emily blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a compassionate stance to support adults, families, and those navigating adoption, foster care, blended family situations, or military-related challenges. Her work is guided by a commitment to individualized care and measurable progress.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Emily Shiers uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and meaningful change. She employs skills-focused interventions that help clients identify and modify unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, supporting improved daily functioning and stress management. She also incorporates trauma-informed strategies to help people process and integrate difficult experiences, build resilience, and develop healthier coping responses. For clients navigating parenting challenges, reunification with family, or relationship strain, she offers family-focused work that emphasizes communication, boundaries, and problem-solving within the household.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Emily partners with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then adjusts techniques and pacing so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method on everyone.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-oriented care and make it easier to maintain progress across life changes and competing demands.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Emily Shiers have?

Emily Shiers has 20 years of experience.

Is Emily Shiers a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are MS LPC 2733.

In which languages does Emily Shiers provide therapy?

Emily Shiers provides therapy in English.

Where is Emily Shiers located?

She is located in Mississippi.

How can I work with Emily Shiers as my therapist?

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

Does Emily Shiers work with international clients?

Emily Shiers does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emily Shiers 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 with therapy 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Parenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English

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