- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Emily
Emily Callais is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 11 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are facing addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and living with bipolar disorder. She aims to make first steps toward change feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about difficult feelings and questions. Sessions are steady and straightforward, with practical talk about what’s going wrong and what might help.
Background and approach
Emily listens for patterns rooted in family history, attachment, and past losses that often show up in daily life. When substance use or impulse challenges are part of the picture, she helps set realistic goals and builds step-by-step plans to reduce harm and increase control.
For parenting concerns she works with parents on communication, boundaries, and coping strategies to reduce stress at home. She also supports people managing mood shifts related to bipolar disorder with attention to routines and early warning signs. Emily brings an understanding of related issues like codependency, fatherhood struggles, attachment questions, and financial stress.
She tailors sessions to the person in front of her rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Her style is direct, compassionate, and focused on practical change. Therapy begins with listening and mapping goals together.
From there she helps people try small, manageable steps and adjusts the plan as needed to fit real life.
What Emily works with
Everything Emily lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Emily helps people with.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Emily uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear steps and practical skills. One common approach is structured goal-setting and behavioral planning, which breaks larger problems into small actions to practice between sessions; this can help with addiction management, impulsivity, and day-to-day parenting challenges. Another is mood and routine stabilization, which emphasizes regular schedules, tracking mood patterns, and early warning signs to support people living with bipolar disorder.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to a client's goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then suggests approaches to try. Together they review what's helpful and adjust the plan so the work fits the client's life and priorities.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people see facial cues and work through exercises in real time. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can help with quick problem-solving, tracking progress, and staying connected between scheduled appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care.
Questions people ask about Emily
What concerns does Emily commonly address?
She helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, and bipolar disorder. She also addresses related problems such as codependency, attachment issues, and family of origin concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and straightforward. She listens closely, helps set practical goals, and focuses on manageable steps clients can try between sessions.
What background and experience does she have?
She holds a Louisiana LPC credential and has worked in the field for 11 years supporting people with substance use, trauma, parenting, mood disorders, and related issues.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Louisiana as an LPC and practices with that credential in mind.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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