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Hi, I'm Dr. Emma Diaz

Living with trauma is exhausting, and it's a real confidence killer. Trauma steals your bright vibrant life and replaces it with a long list of things you can't do anymore. There's a lot of grief in this process - the life you could have had, the person you would have been. You want to move on, but you're stuck reliving your painful memories.

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I come from a family breaking cycles of generational trauma. And it's not easy. I get it - I've seen the pain and loss that comes from experiencing the things no one should have to experience. The guilt and self-blame that rides shotgun every day of your life. I got into this work because I'm tired of seeing trauma steal people's lives. Trauma has already taken enough time from you, the buck stops here. I'm passionate about this work because I've seen people change their life with a commitment to change and the scary decision to embrace their vulnerability. There's no feeling like watching that light bulb go off. The one that helps a person realize that they're not a victim of their past, they're a badass whose survived the worst. And will keep on surviving, and maybe even help others do the same. I'm good at this work because I'm empathetic and nonjudgmental. But more than that, I'm honest, even when it's hard. I'll challenge you to engage with your life again. I'll ask you to think about the hard stuff and trust that you'll make it through the other side. I'm not just a therapist. I'm a cheerleader and a supporter - I'll hold hope when life feels impossible. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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As a therapist, I promise to:

  • Tell you the truth

  • Challenge you to do the things that will make you better, even when it's hard as hell

  • Sit with you in the sadness and grief

  • Cheer with you when you get some wins under your belt

  • Show up authentically (aka, referencing Sabrina  the Teenage Witch whenever possible)

I'm not going to lie to you - this work isn't easy. But it's worth it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's get going - we have work to do.

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To inquire about services, please press submit. I will call you within 48 hours to discuss services and availability.

Office location for appointments:

639 E. Main St., Suite B103

Hendersonville, TN 37075

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phone: (615) 208 - 3076

email: contact@dremmadiaz.com

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Therapy

Workshops

My Approach

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Emotion Regulation

Learn to safely experience and express your emotions. 

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Mindfulness

Stop living in the future. Enjoy the present.

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Self-Compassion

Practice self-kindness and human connection.

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Gratitude

Make what you have feel like enough.

Education and Credentials

M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Predoctoral Internship - Vanderbilt Counseling Center
Postdoctoral Internship - Vanderbilt Counseling Center

2020 - EMDR Basic Training
2021 - Prolonged Exposure for trauma
2022 - Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma
2023 - Narrative Exposure Therapy for trauma

  • I'm interested in therapy, what do I do next?
    I'm so glad that you're ready to take the next step in your journey! You can schedule a free 15 minute consultation through my online portal listed below. During this conversation, we will talk about your needs and my services to see if it might be a good fit. If it is, we'll work together to schedule an initial appointment.
  • What are your rates?
    Initial intake $220 Individual session $180 Couples session $200 Group session $60 I am an out-of-network (OON) provider, which means that I don't accept insurance. However, I partner with Mentaya to help clients use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy. See the tool at the bottom of this page to see if you qualify for insurance reimbursement.
  • Do you offer in person or telehealth services?
    At this time, I offer services both in person and via HIPAA-compliant and secure video platform.
  • How often will we meet?
    I generally meet with clients at least once per week for trauma processing. Individuals who want to see improvement will want to meet at least two times per month. Following trauma processing, some individuals taper down to 1-2 times per month, or consider a group, until they are ready to discontinue therapy. I offer follow-up sessions for individuals who have previously completed therapy, but experience a stressor and want additional support as they navigate this.
  • How long will we meet?
    Every individual is different. As a trauma specialist, I use evidence-based therapies to target trauma symptoms. It can take anyway from 4 sessions to one year to complete therapy depending on the extent of your trauma and the depth of processing. I will often make recommendations about the type of treatment that would be most helpful, or what experiences I recommend processing, but it's your decision. Many of the treatments are flexible and can be condensed if you would like to focus on a specific trauma or want a time-limited therapy.
  • Do you work with teenagers?
    Yes! I work with adolescents (15 years old+), young adults, and adults. Many of the teenagers I meet with are struggling with a traumatic event, bullying, fitting in, understanding their identity, adjusting to parental divorce and more. For anyone younger than 18 years old, I require that both parents sign consents for adolescents to receive therapy. If one parent is the medical decision maker, I require that you submit that documentation when filling out the consent information.
  • Do you work with LGBTQ+ individuals?
    I do, and I greatly enjoy working with LGBTQ+ individuals. As an LGBTQ+ person myself, I do my best to stay updated on cultural factors and laws that impact our community. I help LGBTQ+ individuals who want to explore their identity, live their identity more fully, or are struggling with family relationships because of their identity. To note: Based on ethical guidance from the American Psychological Association, I do not participate in or recommend conversion therapy to any member of the LGBTQ+ community.
I partner with Mentaya to help clients use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy. Use this tool below to see if you qualify for reimbursement for my services.
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