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Emily Wiley

Emily Wiley

LISW

Therapist · Ohio · 3+ years of experience

Practical, compassionate support for strong emotion management

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  • Evidence-based methods
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative goal-setting

About Emily

Emily Wiley is a licensed independent social worker practicing in Ohio. She brings three years of clinical experience supporting people who face stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and major life changes. Emily presents therapy in clear, straightforward terms and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away.

In sessions she helps clients understand patterns that keep them stuck. She works with issues such as relationship strain, intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, and workplace pressure. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, attachment and abandonment concerns, and challenges like impulsivity or isolation.

Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build resilience and stronger coping skills. She emphasizes stronger communication, managing difficult emotions, and making small changes that add up. She also helps people process guilt, shame, and difficult memories at a pace that feels manageable.

Her style is compassionate and direct. Emily aims to create a steady, supportive space where clients can try new ways of thinking and behaving. She collaborates on goals and practical strategies tailored to each person's life.

Clients typically work on clearer boundaries, improved self-esteem, and practical tools for emotion regulation. Emily supports those exploring life purpose, career transitions, or recovery from relationship hurt, with attention to each client’s pace and priorities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach involves teaching concrete coping skills for anxiety and anger, such as breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and step-by-step plans for responding differently to triggers. These methods help reduce emotional reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.

Another approach emphasizes processing difficult experiences in manageable steps so memories and strong feelings become easier to bear. This work often pairs reflective discussion with practical homework - short exercises to try between sessions that build new habits and more balanced thinking.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, symptoms, and comfort level, and will adjust plans as progress is made. Clients help set priorities and decide what to try next.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during breaks, or offering options that do not require video. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework so clinical work fits around everyday responsibilities.

At a glance

Listed location
Ohio
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LISW
Languages
English
License (Ohio)
LISW · No. I.2405876
NPI
1093304511

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Emily help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and life transitions.

What is Emily's therapeutic style like?

Her approach is compassionate and direct, focusing on practical tools and stronger communication to help people manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Emily has three years of experience as a licensed independent social worker working with a variety of emotional and relational concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio as a licensed independent social worker.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Emily?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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