Emma Cott, LCMFT

Emma Cott is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) practicing in Kansas, with clinical experience dating back to 2012 and twelve years in the field. In the early phase of her career she worked for six years in community mental health, focusing largely on crisis intervention for people across the lifespan who were struggling to keep themselves safe.

She moved into private practice in 2017 and currently provides therapy to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her work covers a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, suicidal thinking, relationship and intimacy issues, identity and sexuality questions, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, career stress, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and related difficulties. If an issue affects a client’s daily life, she has likely encountered it in practice.

Cott emphasizes normalizing mental health challenges and fostering empowerment during struggle. She often cites psychologist Carl Rogers' observation that accepting oneself creates the conditions for change. Her therapeutic style is warm and supportive, yet direct when a client is ready to be pushed toward growth. She employs an eclectic, trauma-informed approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, trauma-focused methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, family systems theory, contextual therapy, and interpersonal therapy to tailor treatment to each person's goals.

Recognizing that beginning therapy is a significant step, she validates that choice and welcomes people ready to engage in meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting clients where they are, offering empathy, acceptance, and support so individuals can explore their values and sense of self; it is often helpful for identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and then develop practical strategies to shift those patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and difficulties with self-control.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Emma Cott works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and new concerns arise.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care when life is unpredictable, and receive support from licensed professionals without the need to travel. Many clients appreciate the convenience and adaptability of choosing the format that works best for them.