Emily Viola

LCSW
Survivor Support Services Trauma Specialist
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Pronouns:
she, her, hers

Identities & Language

  • Cis Woman
  • Queer
  • White
  • Agnostic
  • Spiritual
  • Language: English

Education & License

Emily has bachelor's and master's degrees in social work. She obtained her MSW in 2015 at ASU.

CAPS Services & Teams

Survivor Support Services

Role at CAPS

Emily is a trauma specialist with Survivor Support Services.

Specialty Populations

  • Disabled
  • LGBTQIA2S+
  • Neurodivergent

Specialty Areas

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Crisis
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict/Family of Origin
  • Gender Identity Concerns or Gender Dysphoria
  • Gender-Based Violence
  • Grief
  • Panic
  • Poly/Kink/Sex Work
  • Sexual Assault or Sexual Violence
  • Sexual Orientation Concerns
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Constructivist
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strength-Based
  • Trans, Queer, and Gender-Affirming Counseling
  • Trauma-Informed

Professional Interests

Emily has experience working with youth, young adults, and families. She has provided therapy focusing on trauma, identity, and disabilities. Emily loves leading groups and providing education around mental health.

Personal Interests

Emily enjoys gardening, animals, poetry, comedy, storytelling, pop culture, and learning new things.