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Emily Wiley

Therapist · Ohio

Emily Wiley, LISW

Support for clearer thinking and healthier habits

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  • Thoughts and habits
  • Practical strategies
  • Compassionate listener

About Emily

Emily Wiley is a licensed independent social worker who practices in Ohio. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Her work often centers on thoughts and everyday habits that affect mood and relationships. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about hard things and begin making small, practical changes.

With three years of clinical experience, Emily uses evidence-based techniques to help people build resilience and understand patterns that keep them stuck. She listens for how thoughts, routines, and reactions show up in daily life. Then she helps clients try out new ways of responding that feel doable between sessions.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Emily helps clients name feelings like guilt, shame, or overwhelm and then breaks larger problems into concrete steps. She also supports people through relationship concerns, parenting stress, grief, and work-related strain.

Emily pays attention to trauma, attachment, and issues tied to adoption, abandonment, and caregiving. She works with people affected by bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue. Her focus includes helping those who feel isolated, lack purpose, or struggle with communication and commitment.

People who prefer clear plans and practical skills often find her style a good fit. She emphasizes developing patterns that support daily functioning and stronger relationships. To begin, readers can use the site Start Therapy process to be matched and schedule sessions.

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 Emily Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Emily draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts and everyday habits. One approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test more balanced thinking in real situations; this can reduce anxiety and improve mood by changing how daily thoughts influence behavior. Another approach emphasizes building small, consistent habits that support sleep, eating, and stress management so people can feel steadier day to day.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. Emily works together with each person to decide which techniques match their needs and goals. She checks in often and adjusts strategies so the plan fits the client’s life and preferences rather than forcing one fixed method.

The therapist's biography does not list which session formats are currently offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when problems arise. It can also make it simpler to practice new habits in the settings where they will be used. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly work with clients remotely to keep momentum between visits, but confirm the exact format Emily offers when you sign up.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Emily helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and career questions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits. She breaks issues into manageable steps and works with clients to try new strategies between sessions.

What is her clinical background?

She has three years of clinical experience as a licensed independent social worker and practices in Ohio with an emphasis on evidence-based techniques.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in Ohio as an LISW and sees clients from that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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