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Emily McIver

Emily McIver

LCSW, CSW

Therapist · Georgia · 19+ years of experience

Anger-focused clinical social worker

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative goal setting
  • Mindfulness informed

About Emily

Emily McIver is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anger and other intense emotions. She works with adults facing addiction, relationship and intimacy struggles, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and stress. Her style is practical and compassionate, aimed at helping people find clearer footing in everyday life.

Emily brings 19 years of experience as an LCSW and CSW practicing in Georgia. She focuses on communication skills, self-love, and rebuilding after betrayal or trauma. Sessions look at concrete steps clients can try between meetings, alongside space to talk through painful feelings.

Her approach centers on collaboration. She combines techniques that help clients change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with mindfulness tools to manage strong emotions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used to set small, achievable goals that fit each person’s life.

Emily often supports people wrestling with guilt, shame, isolation, and the emotional fallout of infidelity or loss. She places particular attention on women’s issues and the pressures that can deepen feelings of emptiness or burnout. The work is paced by client needs and practical priorities.

Clients can expect direct guidance, clear coping skills, and respect for their pace. The focus is on improving day-to-day functioning and building skills to handle anger, stress, and relationship challenges. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the brief matching questionnaire.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How Emily’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Emily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach often focuses on clear steps you can practice between sessions to reduce anger and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy complements that work by teaching simple attention and breathing practices that lower emotional reactivity and support mood regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Emily discusses goals, preferences, and daily routines with each person and then tailors techniques that fit their needs. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies as progress or obstacles arise.

The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people try practices and homework in the context of their everyday routines, then discuss what worked in the next meeting.

At a glance

Listed location
Georgia
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Languages
English
License (Georgia)
LCSW · No. CSW004530
NPI
1629444567

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Emily address?

She supports people dealing with anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and compassionate, combining direct skill teaching with reflective conversations to help clients make steady changes.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 19 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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