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Emmaly Diller, LISW
Ohio
Ohio LISW - Stress and trauma focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Emmaly
Emmaly Diller is an Ohio LISW with 18 years of clinical experience who helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, anger, addictions, parenting, and trauma. She offers direct, practical support for everyday problems and complex losses. Emmaly writes plainly and focuses on concrete steps people can try between sessions.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. In sessions she notices thought patterns, tests new behaviors, and uses simple mindfulness to reduce reactivity. The approach is action-oriented and focused on what works in daily life.
Her background spans medical social work, hospice and palliative care, inpatient mental health, and residential treatment for PTSD and co-occurring disorders. She also spent two years on a PTSD clinical team at a Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic working with trauma survivors. This mix of settings informs how she handles grief, moral injury, and crisis-related strain.
Emmaly draws on life experience as well as clinical work. She returned to college later in life, lived and worked abroad, and settled in the United States where she raised a family. Those experiences shape her practical view of problem solving and recovery.
People meet a clinician who prefers clear goals and measurable steps. Emmaly helps identify small changes in thinking and routine that can make everyday life easier. She asks people to try things between sessions and reviews what worked and what did not.
How Emmaly integrates CBT and ACT into online work
Emmaly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions focus on identifying patterns, setting small goals, and practicing changes between meetings to see what helps with anxiety, depression, or stress.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and accept difficult feelings while taking committed steps toward what matters. ACT can be useful for grief, moral injury, caregiver stress, and life changes where avoidance has become a problem.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Emmaly will talk with the person about goals and preferences and then suggest practical methods to try. She checks progress and adjusts the plan based on what the person finds useful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her about scheduling and session length to match everyday commitments.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, trauma and related family or relationship problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. Sessions include noticing patterns and testing new responses in everyday life.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 18 years of clinical experience across hospice, medical social work, inpatient mental health, residential PTSD programs, and a VAMC PTSD clinical team.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices in Ohio.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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