Emmaly Diller, LISW
Compassionate Ohio-based clinical social worker
- Trauma and grief
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and relationships
About Emmaly Diller
Asking for help with personal struggles takes courage, and Emmaly Diller meets that courage with steady support and practical guidance. She is a clinical social worker independently licensed in Ohio who approaches each person with warmth, respect, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment to address individual concerns. Emmaly has worked with people from diverse cultural backgrounds on a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, anger, trauma and moral injury, grief and loss, relationship and parenting challenges, and other life transitions.
Her professional background combines medical and mental health social work roles. Emmaly's experience includes work as a medical social worker in rehabilitation, hospice, and palliative care, practice on a sub-acute inpatient mental health floor serving seriously mentally ill clients, co-facilitation of a residential program for PTSD and co-occurring disorders, and two years on the PTSD Clinical Team at a Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic supporting trauma survivors. She holds certifications in Prolonged Exposure, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Grief Recovery.
Emmaly returned to college after several years of life experience and brings that perspective to her clinical work. Born and raised in western Canada, she spent two years in South Africa working as a graphic artist before returning home, marrying, moving to the United States, becoming an American citizen, raising children, and completing her education. Those life experiences inform her ability to identify and respond to the needs of individuals and families. She looks forward to meeting clients and working collaboratively to support their goals.
Her professional background combines medical and mental health social work roles. Emmaly's experience includes work as a medical social worker in rehabilitation, hospice, and palliative care, practice on a sub-acute inpatient mental health floor serving seriously mentally ill clients, co-facilitation of a residential program for PTSD and co-occurring disorders, and two years on the PTSD Clinical Team at a Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic supporting trauma survivors. She holds certifications in Prolonged Exposure, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Grief Recovery.
Emmaly returned to college after several years of life experience and brings that perspective to her clinical work. Born and raised in western Canada, she spent two years in South Africa working as a graphic artist before returning home, marrying, moving to the United States, becoming an American citizen, raising children, and completing her education. Those life experiences inform her ability to identify and respond to the needs of individuals and families. She looks forward to meeting clients and working collaboratively to support their goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Emmaly Diller have?
Emmaly Diller has 18 years of experience.
Is Emmaly Diller a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LISW. License details: OH LISW I.1901871.
In which languages does Emmaly Diller provide therapy?
Emmaly provides therapy in English.
Where is Emmaly Diller located?
Emmaly is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Emmaly Diller as my therapist?
You can work with Emmaly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Emmaly Diller work with international clients?
Emmaly Diller does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Emmaly Diller cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for effective online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take action toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it emphasizes living in alignment with personal values rather than getting stuck in avoidance.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It offers practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, and many everyday challenges by building skills to respond differently to thoughts and situations.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience, offering empathy, acceptance, and collaborative exploration. This approach supports self-discovery, emotional processing, and stronger therapeutic alliance, which can be especially helpful for relationship, grief, and identity-related concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emmaly will work collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere, accommodate busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care during life changes.