Emmaly Diller, LISW
Therapist who listens and helps reframe stories
Details
| Name | Emmaly Diller |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LISW |
| Based in | Ohio |
| Licensed in | Ohio |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 18 |
About Emmaly
Emmaly Diller is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio with 18 years of experience. She offers a calm, respectful approach and focuses on helping people make sense of hard moments. Emmaly listens closely and shapes conversations around each person's needs and goals.
Her work draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their life stories. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered and Mindfulness approaches to address symptoms and build practical skills.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be interactive and down-to-earth, with clear steps you can try between meetings. Emmaly has worked in medical and mental health settings, including rehabilitation, hospice and palliative care, inpatient mental health, residential treatment for PTSD and co-occurring disorders, and a veterans outpatient clinic. That variety informs how she helps with grief, trauma, addiction, and compassion fatigue.
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, and life changes. Emmaly also helps with family of origin issues, caregiver burnout, communication problems, and feelings of isolation. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Emmaly describes her style as warm and interactive, aiming to meet people where they are and work toward meaningful changes.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief among the things Emmaly works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Emmaly among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Emmaly among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Emmaly among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Emmaly among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Emmaly among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Emmaly among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Emmaly among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Emmaly among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Emmaly among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Emmaly directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Emmaly directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT translate to online therapy
Emmaly uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their problems, then gently reframe those stories so they open up new options. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of her approach and focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while taking action on chosen values. Client-Centered Therapy underpins her manner in sessions, offering respectful listening and collaboration to guide things at the client’s pace.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Emmaly will listen to your goals and preferences and help decide which methods fit best. She adapts tools across Narrative, ACT, CBT, and mindfulness so sessions focus on what matters most to you in practical ways.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you want a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, coping skills, and flexible communication between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and allow you to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction issues, relationship and family problems, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and interactive. She listens closely, helps reframe problems into workable stories, and uses practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in both medical and mental health settings, including hospice, rehabilitation, inpatient mental health, residential PTSD programs, and a veterans outpatient clinic.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LISW credential as an independently licensed social worker in Ohio and practices out of that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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