Emma Cott, LCMFT
Kansas LCMFT focused on relationships and trauma
- Adolescents and adults
- Couples and families
- Trauma-informed care
About Emma Cott
Emma Cott is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) practicing in Kansas with 12 years of clinical experience. She began her career in community mental health, spending the first six years focused on crisis intervention for people who were unable to keep themselves safe. In 2017 she moved into private practice and now works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, offering care for a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, suicidal thinking, relationship and intimacy issues, identity and sexuality questions, work and career stress, social difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and more.
Emma emphasizes normalizing mental health struggles and supporting empowerment through acceptance. She believes the first step toward change is acknowledging where you are, a view informed by humanistic principles such as those articulated by Carl Rogers. Her therapeutic style is warm and supportive while remaining direct when clients are ready to be challenged; she encourages clients to pursue the goals they identify for themselves.
Her practice draws from a broad, trauma-informed toolkit. She integrates cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques with narrative, acceptance-oriented, family systems, contextual, interpersonal, and trauma-focused methods, tailoring interventions to each client’s needs. Emma welcomes those ready to begin the work of therapy and supports them through each step of the process.
Emma emphasizes normalizing mental health struggles and supporting empowerment through acceptance. She believes the first step toward change is acknowledging where you are, a view informed by humanistic principles such as those articulated by Carl Rogers. Her therapeutic style is warm and supportive while remaining direct when clients are ready to be challenged; she encourages clients to pursue the goals they identify for themselves.
Her practice draws from a broad, trauma-informed toolkit. She integrates cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques with narrative, acceptance-oriented, family systems, contextual, interpersonal, and trauma-focused methods, tailoring interventions to each client’s needs. Emma welcomes those ready to begin the work of therapy and supports them through each step of the process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Emma Cott have?
Emma Cott has 12 years of experience practicing as a therapist.
Is Emma Cott a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCMFT credential. License details: KS LCMFT LCMFT 892.
In which languages does Emma Cott provide therapy?
Emma provides therapy in English.
Where is Emma Cott located?
Emma is located in Kansas.
How can I work with Emma Cott as my therapist?
You can work with Emma through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Emma Cott work with international clients?
Emma does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Emma Cott cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Emma integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive space where the client’s values and experiences guide the work - it helps with identity concerns, relationship issues, and building self-understanding. CBT targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical strategies and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. DBT combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflict, and self-destructive patterns.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Emma will work with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods over time so the plan fits the individual’s needs.
Online therapy with Emma is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing for flexible scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they support ongoing progress between sessions.