Emberlene "Ember" Cossette, LICSW - Therapist in Washington

About Emberlene

Emberlene "Ember" Cossette is a licensed independent clinical social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside related life stresses. She writes and talks plainly in sessions so parents can quickly say what’s on their mind. Ember aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, anger, and caregiving strain in ways that fit daily life.

Ember uses practical, evidence-informed methods and keeps sessions focused on concrete steps.

Background and approach

She often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses client-centered listening so people feel heard before moving to problem solving. Her background includes a Master of Social Work and seven years licensed practice as an LICSW in Washington.

Ember has worked in a variety of settings. That experience shaped her approach to trauma, attachment, and complicated family dynamics. In sessions she pays attention to patterns that repeat across relationships and daily routines.

She helps people identify small changes that can ease stress at home. Ember also supports those coping with major life transitions and grief. She explains ideas in clear terms and focuses on skills parents can use between sessions.

Conversations tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Ember believes therapy should fit someone’s life and adjusts plans as goals change.

Approach and online options that fit family life

Ember blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques to support people facing stress, anxiety, sleep disruption, depression, and family-related strain. Client-centered work means she begins by listening and reflecting so concerns are understood before moving to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and habits that keep problems going and teaching skills to shift them.

She also uses solution-focused strategies that zero in on practical, short-term goals and small steps that make daily life easier. Those approaches are suited to parents and caregivers who need clear, usable tools between sessions. Ember treats trauma-related concerns with care and attention, drawing on methods that address how upsetting events affect current functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ember talks with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they try strategies and adjust plans based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family routines, handle brief check-ins, and keep momentum between longer sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ember commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, anger, compassion fatigue, and family-related issues such as relationship strain and family of origin problems.

What style of therapy will I experience?

Sessions combine client-centered listening with structured approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to identify practical steps and coping skills.

What is Ember's professional background?

Ember holds a Master of Social Work and has seven years as a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in Washington.

Where is Ember licensed to practice?

She is a Washington licensed independent clinical social worker with credential WA LICSW LW61031684.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Ember?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Sleeping disorders
Depression

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Licensed: Washington
Languages: English

Next step

Talk to Emberlene

Takes a few minutes
Nothing to set up just to look
Stop at any point

Book with Emberlene