Therapy for women & moms
A place to slow down, be heard, and grow strong roots.
Warm, down-to-earth counseling for women who carry a lot. Whether you are in the thick of motherhood or a new season of life, you do not have to hold it all together here.
Does this sound familiar?
You take care of everyone. Who takes care of you?
So many women quietly push through. If any of this feels close to home, you are not alone, and you do not have to keep doing it by yourself.
- You hold everyone together, but no one asks how you are doing.
- Your mind races at night through tomorrow’s to-do list.
- You love your kids and still miss the person you were before them.
- You feel “touched out,” short-tempered, then guilty about it.
- You are tired in a way that sleep does not fix.
How I help
Support for every season
Therapy is a space that is just for you, to untangle what feels heavy and reconnect with who you are.
Motherhood & postpartum
Pregnancy, the newborn fog, mom guilt, and the identity shift no one warned you about.
Anxiety & overwhelm
Quiet the constant worry and the mental load so you can feel present again.
Burnout & self-care
Set boundaries without guilt and build rest into a life that rarely slows down.
Life transitions
Moves, career changes, divorce, empty nests, and every new season in between.
Relationships
Feel more connected with your partner, parents, and friends, and more like yourself.
Grief & loss
Gentle support through loss of every kind, including pregnancy and infertility loss.
Coming this Winter
Women’s Grief and Loss Group
Grief can feel isolating, especially when life expects you to keep going. This group offers a gentle, supportive space to share your story, honor what you have lost, and connect with other women who understand.
Dates and details coming soon.
Meet your therapist
Hi, I’m Emily.
Emily Waldren, LISW
I’m Emily Waldren, owner and mental health therapist at Rooted Women. I am passionate about helping women identify their strengths and feel more confident in relationships, work, motherhood, and unexpected life challenges.
Women often carry the emotional weight and pressure to conform to society’s expectations of femininity, body standards, emotional regulation, and professional identities. These expectations are often unrealistic, contradictory, and stress inducing, leaving women with questions about their own identities and how to carve their path forward authentically.
I believe our resiliency and adaptability as women are deeply rooted within ourselves, even if we have not yet discovered this on our own. My role is to help you become familiar with your deeper sense of self to improve your quality of life. I will guide you through the process of therapy with empathy and care as your story unfolds. Rooted Women supports a respectful environment prioritizing autonomy, cultural sensitivity, and the overall health of women.
My therapeutic approach integrates
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Family Systems
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
The office
A calm, cozy space in Worthington
Getting started
Reaching out is the hardest part
Here is what happens next. It is simpler than you might think.
Reach out
Call, text, or email to request a consultation. Share a little about what brings you in and ask any questions you have.
Your first session
We get to know each other and talk about what you want to change. No pressure, no judgment.
Grow at your pace
We set a rhythm that works for you and adjust as life changes.
Do you take insurance?
We accept Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Medical Mutual, OhioHealthy, Optum, OSU Employee insurance, and United Healthcare.
Do I need to know what to talk about?
Not at all. Many women start with “I just don’t feel like myself.” That is a perfectly good place to begin.
Take the first step
You deserve support too.
Call, text, or email to request a consultation, or send a note with any questions.
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