“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself JUST AS I AM, then I can change. ”

-CARL ROGERS

THE SERVICES

  • One-on-one sessions offered virtually to help clients process lived experiences, challenges and stressors, and trauma and grief. In these sessions, clients learn coping skills and develop tools to improve their well-being, relationships, and future health.

    Pricing: $175 for initial session, $160 for following sessions.

  • EMDR is a therapy focused on relieving distress connected to visceral, disturbing memories. This form of therapy often involves side-to-side (called lateral) eye movements to aid in processing traumatic or distressing memories. Initially used to care for patients with PTSD, EMDR helps reduce the emotional quality of a memory. The memory, then, can be recalled or discussed with fewer triggers and less anxiety, giving patients more control over the memory and their relationship to it.

    Pricing: $175 for initial session, $160 for following sessions.

  • EMDR Intensives are for those who prefer to block a portion of a day or several days dedicated to easing symptoms, desensitizing triggers, and getting back to life. In lieu of regular weekly or biweekly sessions, EMDR Intensives are available in four-, six-, and eight-hour sessions.

    Pricing: Contact me for more information.

  • Launching early 2025, support groups provide emotional and social support for women impacted by pregnancy, postpartum, or birth trauma, or those grappling with grief. Groups are offered in 12-week sessions, occurring 3 times per year.

    Pricing: Contact me for more information.

  • Conferences and workshops offer tremendous opportunities to encounter the latest findings, learn new tools and tactics, and disrupt unhealthy or ineffective patterns in life. I’d love to come share what I’ve learned as a trained expert, passionate practitioner, and compassionate care provider. I’ve spoken on a range of topics for professional organizations, women's groups, churches, foster and adoption families, nonprofits, and others.

    If you’re planning a conference, panel discussion, or workshop, reach out for further details.

  • Whether virtual or in-person, I work alongside leaders and their teams to ensure everyone feels grounded in their values, empowered to turn emotional challenges into opportunities for growth, and confident in themselves, their roles, and their teams. From strategic planning to wellness experiences, I'm ready to help your team function at their best.

    Contact me to discuss your vision for meeting your team's mental wellness needs.

LET’S CONNECT

Head over to the contact page for next steps!

I get it; starting therapy can feel overwhelming.

Here are a few frequently asked questions to help put your mind at ease > > >

  • Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. While I know starting therapy can be intimidating, I'm grateful you're taking this next step. As for our time together, I take a flexible approach and allow for it to be exactly what each individual client needs. At the end of the day, my encouragement is to show up as your true self, even if that "self" feels messy, hurting, or confused. Therapy is YOUR time to process, be challenged, and find healing. I Depending on what brings you to therapy, we may explore different kinds of therapy to help you achieve your specific goals for therapy.

  • Great question! Mental health is certainly having its moment, meaning there is a lot of information out there, sometimes from unqualified and unreliable sources. That said, I have my Bachelor's Degree from Miami University in Spanish and Latin American Studies. I have a Master's of Social Work degree from The Ohio State University. I am a licensed independent social worker in the state of Ohio. While I believe credentials are important, I'm a lifelong learner and am consistently honing my approach and training to best meet the needs of my clients.

    In addition to my formal education, I have completed the following trainings & certifications:

    Registered Yoga Teacher (200 hour) with Yoga Alliance

    Trauma-Informed Yoga with Yoga Ed

    Certificate of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy with The Institute for Creative Mindfulness

    Currently working toward EMDR Certification with EMDR International Association

  • I am not paneled with any insurance providers. All of my services are private pay, allowing clients to have the privacy I am able to accept payment via HSA and can provide you with a superbill to submit to insurance for possible reimbursement. I hold a limited number of sliding scale spots in my case load and currently do not have availability to accommodate clients seeking services at a reduced rate at this time.

  • I'd love to learn more about your project, event, or needs. Let's connect! Reach out to me via the contact page or email at Emily@EmilyRiggsTherapyandWellness.com. I can't wait to chat more!