Emily Gallagher

Compassionate care with practical tools

LISW Ohio

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Emily

Emily Gallagher is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 18 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, trauma and relationship struggles, guiding clients through life transitions and complex emotional challenges such as grief, parenting concerns, bipolar mood issues, and career-related stress. Her work also addresses a wide range of related struggles including body image, codependency, communication and family of origin patterns.

Emily draws on evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral approaches and client-centered strategies to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. She integrates skills-based work with collaborative exploration to help clients identify patterns, change unhelpful thinking, and build practical tools for day-to-day coping.

Her practice incorporates techniques for relationship dynamics and problem-solving when relevant, with attention to practical goals and emotional healing. Counseling is offered through a mix of synchronous and asynchronous formats to accommodate varied schedules.

Emily brings nearly two decades of practice experience and licensure in Ohio to her work, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care

Emily frequently uses cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered methods in her online practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and skill building, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while they explore emotions, relationships and life changes.

She also integrates elements of the Gottman Method when relationship dynamics are a focus, offering practical communication and problem-solving strategies to improve how partners interact. Finding the right approach is treated as a shared task - the therapist works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the specific issues they bring to sessions. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions over time rather than prescribing a single path from the start.

Online therapy with Emily is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which supports flexible scheduling and ongoing access to care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity when life is busy, letting clients practice new skills between sessions and receive timely support in ways that fit their routines.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Emily commonly address?

Emily works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting struggles, anger, career challenges, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and related areas like body image and codependency.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused work, and motivational interviewing to set achievable goals and build coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 18 years of experience working in clinical settings with a variety of concerns and populations, bringing years of practice to individual care.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio with the license detail OH LISW I.0900095-SUPV.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what session formats is therapy offered?

Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How is pricing structured for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for beginning therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English