About Emily

Emily Diehl, MA, LPC-Associate, NCC supervised by Whitney Russell MS, LPC-S, CEDS-C, EMDR Trained #65929

Hi, I’m Emily — a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with a passion for supporting athletes, dancers, and performers through life’s challenges, transitions, and pressures.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma City University and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, encouragement, and genuine connection. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, performance-related pressure, or identity struggles, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and support.

Life can throw curveballs—unexpected challenges, setbacks, or seasons where you just feel stuck. As a therapist, my goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free space that promotes healing and growth, and where you feel safe to be your authentic self. Together, we’ll explore the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that may be holding you back, while working toward the life you want to build.

In our work together, I draw from evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Expressive Arts techniques to support healing and growth.

As a former dancer, I understand firsthand the unique mental health challenges that come with competitive and performance-based environments—perfectionism, burnout, body image concerns, injuries, identity shifts, and the pressure to always "push through." I specialize in working with:

• Dancers and performers

• Competitive and recreational athletes

• Cheerleaders and gymnasts

• Teens and young adults navigating identity, stress, or anxiety

If you’re looking for a therapist in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who truly understands the mindset and culture of athletic and performance spaces, I’m here for you.

Outside of the therapy room, you can find me exploring local coffee shops, going on long walks, or getting creative with watercolor painting and embroidery. I bring that same creativity and grounded presence into my sessions, meeting each client with care and curiosity.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your mental health journey—whether as an athlete, performer, or simply a human navigating life—I’d be honored to support you. You don’t have to do it alone.

Emily’s specialties include:

• Athletes/Dancers

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Perfectionism

• Self-Esteem

• Disordered Eating

• Body Image

• Life Transitions

• Sports Trauma

Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with Emily