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Emily Kirby

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Emily Kirby, MDIV, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor
(469) 333-6163

With over 20 years of counseling experience, I offer a compassionate, listening ear to individuals and couples of all ages and stages. I will empathize with you but won’t leave you where you are. As a Christian counselor, I love to incorporate Bible reading, prayer, exploration of our identity in Christ, and biblical wisdom into therapy. I will also offer practical application for you to use between sessions to put what you learn into practice in daily life.

Allen - Mon, Wed & FriOnline Counseling - Mon, Wed & Fri

About

Regardless of who you are, we all face tough issues. Sometimes you may be able to improve your situation on your own; other times it takes some outside guidance. I’ve been privileged to be that helper for many people. I love seeing what God can do through people’s lives as the ultimate source of healing and restoration. I offer practical tools to help you deal with the issues of life using evidence-based research along with biblical wisdom. By seeking the Lord and doing the work in therapy, you can experience real, lasting change.

My Goal as a Christian Counselor

My goal in Christian counseling is to point you toward the true source of help and support: the God of the Bible, the Author of healing and restoration. My hope is that through our time together, your faith will be strengthened and you will gain practical wisdom from evidence-based research and the Bible to help you walk through life’s challenges. From our initial session, I hope you will feel confident that you have taken the first step toward positive change.

What I Offer in Christian Counseling

I offer a judgment-free space where you can share freely without worry. Counseling has many benefits, one of which is the opportunity to share in a confidential space with an objective listener. I will listen to your story, empathize with you, and help you not to feel alone. We will work together to establish goals and objectives that fit your specific situation. While I am here for guidance and support, it is my firm belief that active participation from the client both during and between sessions is essential for change.

My Approach to Christian Counseling

I believe God gave us knowledge to know about the world He created. This includes science, psychology, and the Bible. In my practice, I use evidence-based research and draw from biblical wisdom. Both can be very effective in therapy. As a follower of Christ, I can’t imagine not using my deep faith to help me through life, and I enjoy sharing this faith with my clients and incorporating it into our sessions.

Biography

Qualifications & Experience

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations from Louisiana State University and a Master of Divinity in Psychology and Counseling from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. I am also certified in Prepare and Enrich Premarital Counseling and have completed Exposure and Prevention Response training (for OCD, anxiety, panic) and Grief Counseling training.

My Call to Christian Counseling

I felt called into ministry during college. I didn’t know what type of ministry I would be doing, but I thought seminary training would be helpful. It was there, in the midst of lots of different circumstances, that I changed from a general divinity degree to the counseling department. I wasn’t sure if I would do counseling as a career or just use those skills in a church setting. Once I started my student internship, I loved it and never looked back!

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I love to bake and have even had a side hustle of making custom cakes and cookies. I also love to watch sports, particularly LSU football and baseball. Geaux Tigers! My family and I enjoy watching reruns of old TV shows and looking at silly YouTube videos. I also love being outside and being in nature. Butterflies are my favorite!

Services and Specialities

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

  • Abandonment and Neglect
  • ADHD
  • Aging and Geriatric Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Coaching
  • Counseling for Children
  • Counseling for Teens
  • Couples Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Counseling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Individual Counseling
  • Infidelity and Affairs
  • Lifespan Integration
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men’s Issues
  • OCD
  • Online Counseling
  • Personal Development
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Professional Development
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spiritual Development
  • Trauma
  • Weight Loss
  • Women’s Issues

Grief

Grief is something we will all experience in life. It is not something we can take a pill for or undergo a procedure to get rid of. It is a process that takes time and work. I will walk with you through this difficult season, explaining a typical grieving process and the nuances that go along with this unique time. I will laugh and cry with you and, over time, help you regain a sense of normalcy in your life.

OCD

OCD is a cycle of having unwanted thoughts and fears and trying to ease stress through rituals. It can be very disruptive to a person’s daily activities and is often accompanied by shame and embarrassment. I will help you know that you are not alone and be a support to you. I use Exposure Response Prevention to ease these obsessions and compulsions. ERP helps retrain your brain by gradually facing anxiety triggers without turning to rituals.

Premarital Counseling

Marriage is a wonderful gift from God, but it also takes a lot of work. I help engaged or seriously dating couples explore eight main topics before they tie the knot: Communication, sex, money, children, roles, family of origin, in-laws, and religion/spirituality. Couples don’t always have to agree on these topics, but it is important to know what to expect. I also help couples form good habits before marriage so they can start off on a good foundation.

Personal Development/Coaching

Often in counseling we focus on brokenness that occurred in the past. In coaching, we focus on achieving your potential and help you get where you desire to be in life. It is goal-oriented and future-focused. This comes through goal setting, looking at habits, and achieving a more balanced lifestyle.

Women’s Issues

Women have been created uniquely by God. We have been given the incredible privilege of being able to bear children. This wonderful privilege often brings many challenges and heartache, such as fertility issues, miscarriage, postpartum depression, menopause, and much more. I want to help women walk through these difficult times using practical methods such as diet and exercise, leaning on the truth of the Bible and our Heavenly Father, and exploring medical options. I offer faith-based support during heavy seasons.

Payment and Forms

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

  • Allen – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
  • Online Counseling – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals and couples looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out-of-Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.

About Biography Services Payment

Emily is truly a blessing, both personally and professionally! As a mental health clinician myself, I understand the importance of finding a therapist who possesses not only clinical knowledge and expertise but also the compassion, authenticity, and discernment necessary to foster genuine healing and growth. Emily embodies all of these qualities and so much more.

Her ability to seamlessly integrate sound clinical practices with biblical principles is exceptional. She creates a space where I feel genuinely seen, heard, understood, and, most importantly, safe enough to be vulnerable. She offers thoughtful insight, challenges me when necessary, and encourages me to explore difficult emotions with grace, honesty, and faith.

What I appreciate most about Emily is that she doesn’t simply tell me what I want to hear. She helps me recognize what I need to understand. Her approach is intentional, compassionate, and empowering, allowing me to gain clarity while honoring my own experiences, values, and faith.

Emily has been an invaluable part of my personal journey, and her impact extends far beyond our sessions. I cannot adequately express my gratitude for her guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support through some of life’s most challenging seasons.

It is evident that Emily approaches her work as more than a profession; it is truly a calling. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a counselor who combines clinical excellence, genuine compassion, and a Christ-centered approach to emotional wellness. She is an extraordinary clinician and an even more extraordinary human being!

Emily has helped me navigate and process life through grief, personal growth, and new experiences with a gentle, Christian-based methodology. Her personal approach made me feel comfortable exploring an array of feelings and emotions resulting in positive outcomes. I now consider her part of my life coaching staff.

I highly recommend Emily as a therapist. She has a genuine gift for listening and always makes me feel heard and understood. One of the things I appreciate most is her ability to connect Scripture to the challenges and struggles I am facing. Her biblical insight has been incredibly encouraging and helpful in my personal growth.
Emily is compassionate, kind, and supportive, yet she is also truthful and honest in her feedback. She has a way of speaking the truth with grace, helping me see things clearly without ever making me feel judged or condemned. Her encouragement, wisdom, and Christ-centered approach have made a significant impact on my life. I am very thankful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a caring, knowledgeable, and faith-based counselor.