Emily (Em) Walden
(Please ask me my pronouns)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I primarily work with individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depression. I am queer-, polyam-, and neurodiversity- affirming.
I am Em (she/they). My practice is based in my values of safety, compassion, and growth. I work with clients to set treatment goals and explore how they want to grow while they are in therapy. I use EMDR and DBT as primary modalities of therapy and will use what best suits your needs in the therapy session. I am an alum of UW-Madison School of Social Work and know how important balancing multiple aspects of your life can be. I support folks in exploring their relationship to themself, to others, and their community. I am passionate about supporting queer clients and offer a space that is safe to do so. Clients I support may be struggling with post traumatic symptoms, depression, anxiety, identity concerns, and burnout, as well as other issues that may arise within those areas.
Practice hours (CDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Disability
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Personal Growth
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Polyamorous relationship
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Neurodivergent people
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
111 South First StreetMadison, WI 53704
Open mapAccommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Service animals allowed
- Emotional support animals allowed
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$145per session
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
12004 - 123, Wisconsin
Education
UW-Madison
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2020