Emilie Shier: LPC-A
Emilie is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate that has earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Children and Adolescents with Mental Disorders from Grand Canyon University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with ESL and Special Education certifications from the University of North Texas.
Before becoming a counselor, Emilie worked as a Special Education teacher in Keller ISD and as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in multiple ABA centers. In both roles, she collaborated closely with teachers and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to advocate for children's developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs across home, school, and clinical settings. For more than five years, she has been passionate about supporting children with developmental differences and empowering families with practical tools, education, and encouragement. In addition to working with children and families, Emilie has experience counseling adolescents navigating eating disorders, substance use, and their recovery process.
Emilie is passionate about coming alongside families from the very beginning of their journey. She understands that a diagnosis impacts not only the child but also parents, caregivers, and siblings. She believes lasting growth occurs when the entire family feels supported, understood, and equipped with the skills to move forward together. In addition to counseling children and adolescents, Emilie enjoys working individually with parents who are seeking guidance, support, and practical strategies to navigate the unique challenges of raising a child with developmental, behavioral, or emotional needs.
Her clinical interests include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Down syndrome, Anxiety, Emotional Regulation, Behavioral Challenges, and other developmental differences. Emilie utilizes her Adlerian theoretical approach in Play Therapy, incorporating developmentally appropriate play experiences to help children explore emotions, build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and strengthen their sense of belonging and significance. She also incorporates Sandtray Therapy to provide children with a safe and expressive way to process their experiences. Emilie strives to create a warm, collaborative environment where children feel safe to express themselves and parents feel empowered to support their child's growth outside of the therapy room. When appropriate, she values incorporating individual parent sessions and family counseling to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and promote lasting change.
Outside of counseling, Emilie enjoys spending time with her husband, friends, family, and their four pets. She loves cooking, baking, staying active outdoors, and serving within her church community.
SERVICES: Emilie treats clients age 3 and older.
- Play Therapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Therapy for Children 3-12
- Therapy for Adolescents 13-18
- Individual Adult Therapy
Supervised by Sheila Dawn Thompson, MA, LPC-S
She has a flat rate of $80 a session. Emilie can also accept the following insurance under Sheila Dawn Thompson: Cigna and Aetna
