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Entry 076061Alabama / United States

Emily Cason

Emily Cason, LICSW

Alabama 3 years in practice

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LICSW - stress and mood concerns

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  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy

About Emily

LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Alabama with three years of clinical experience. Emily Cason helps people address stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

Emily uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches. She also draws on mindfulness and narrative methods to help people notice patterns, test new ways of thinking, and practice different reactions in daily life. Sessions focus on concrete skills and short-term strategies as well as on understanding personal stories.

She has prior experience working in hospital settings and providing care in people’s homes. That background informs her practical approach and attention to everyday routines and supports. Emily combines one-on-one time and group experience when it is useful for a person’s goals.

In sessions she listens for strengths and clearer steps forward. Conversations aim to identify what is working, what is not, and small changes that make a difference. She helps people build coping tools, improve communication, and clarify life purpose when that is a concern.

Emily asks clients to bring specific situations to talk about so work can stay focused. She uses skill practice, thought records, mindfulness exercises, and story-based questions to test changes between sessions. People who need help managing mood swings, grief, or stress often begin with these kinds of practical steps.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy places attention on the person’s perspective and priorities. Online sessions focus on the concerns the client brings and adapt pacing to what feels manageable. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. In online sessions that might mean reviewing thought records, setting behavioral experiments, and assigning short between-session tasks. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Virtual meetings can be used to teach and practice breathing, grounding, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Emily will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews what helps and adjusts the plan over time so sessions remain useful and focused.

The therapist's session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also allows practicing skills in real-world routines and reviewing homework together during a session.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Alabama

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does she address?

Emily works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

She uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and narrative techniques to guide sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Emily has three years of clinical experience as an LICSW in Alabama.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an AL LICSW and practices in Alabama.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Emily Cason

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