- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- Communication skills
About Emily
Emily Nielsen is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, anger, and changes in life circumstances. Emily focuses on clear, practical conversations that help people find immediate ways to cope and plan next steps.
Clients can expect a direct, respectful approach that emphasizes their strengths. Emily uses talk and focused exercises to improve communication, set boundaries, and manage intense emotions. She also addresses career concerns, self-esteem, and issues tied to family of origin.
Her practice pays attention to attachment patterns and the specific stresses of blended family life. Emily helps people sort through loyalty conflicts, shifting routines, and co-parenting tensions so they can make decisions that fit their household.
She draws on several established methods, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, emotionally-focused ideas, and some Jungian perspectives. These are used to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of relating.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while staying flexible to each person’s situation. Emily works in English and practices in California. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options via the site’s matching and scheduling tools.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emily integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into work that fits day-to-day life. Client-centered work means the conversation centers on what matters to the person and uses reflective listening to clarify goals. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers concrete techniques to change them. DBT brings skills for tolerating strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She will review your concerns, goals, and preferences together and recommend which approaches to emphasize. That collaborative review helps shape a plan you can test and adjust over time.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into busy schedules, reducing travel time, and keeping continuity during transitions. If you need options such as shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, confirm available formats before booking. The therapist works with licensed professionals and aims to make sessions workable within everyday life rather than adding extra burdens.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem, career matters, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, blended family issues, and caregiver stress.
What is her approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT and uses emotionally-focused and Jungian ideas when helpful. Sessions focus on skills, insight, and actionable steps you can try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of relationship and life-change concerns.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do her fees work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.