- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Emily
Emily McCall is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana with 29 years of experience. She works mainly with adults who are struggling with anger, relationship troubles, depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns. Her approach is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people manage strong feelings and rebuild day-to-day functioning.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process. Early sessions focus on clear goals and a treatment plan tied to what the client wants to change. Emily uses talk therapy paired with practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Her methods combine client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies. That means she spends time understanding a person’s experience, then introduces exercises and short tasks to try between sessions. She also uses motivational interviewing techniques to help people clarify why change matters and to strengthen their commitment to it.
Sessions can include didactic material, experiential work, and brief parables or examples to illustrate points. Homework is commonly used to keep progress moving between appointments. The tone of the work is direct and supportive, focused on measurable steps rather than vague reassurance.
Emily has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, codependency, family of origin issues, mood disorders, panic, and obsessional problems. She asks clients to be ready to set goals and try practical tools aimed at reducing anger, improving relationships, and increasing everyday functioning.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emily uses client-centered listening to understand what matters to each person. That approach focuses on reflective listening and clear questions to uncover goals and concerns and it helps with emotional issues like anger, grief, and relationship strain.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. CBT includes practical exercises and short between-session tasks that target patterns contributing to anger, anxiety, or low mood.
Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It helps people identify personal reasons to shift behavior and builds readiness to try new strategies.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that fit goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities rather than imposing a single method.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use tools like worksheets and exercises between meetings. Those practical benefits often help clients keep progress moving while juggling everyday life.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on anger, relationships, depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing for practical, task-focused work.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 29 years of experience working primarily with adults in Indiana.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing in Indiana.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.