Emily Pavlisin, Psy.D.
PSY 32245
(415) 855-7056
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Dr. Emily Pavlisin, and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training in perinatal mental health and trauma. I also offer therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and more.
My Approach
In therapy, I offer a warm, gentle, and grounding presence. My first priority in our work together is to build a relationship in which you feel safe, cared for, and deeply understood. I bring genuine care, compassion, and strong expertise. Within this therapy relationship, I provide space for you to process your experiences, identify patterns or parts of your history that may be keeping you stuck, and learn practical tools to cope with present challenges.
I offer tailored, evidence-based treatment for perinatal mood concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and patterns, life transitions, and more. I utilize a combination of evidence-based approaches, including ACT, CBT, and EMDR. I value providing a space that is culturally responsive and affirming of all aspects of your identity.
What I Treat
Support for the Perinatal Period
Trauma
Depression
Evidence-based treatment for folks navigating fertility, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, perinatal trauma, postpartum, and other parenthood-related concerns.
Tailored treatment for trauma, PTSD, and past experiences keeping you stuck. I offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate.
I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for depression.
Life Transitions and Adjustments
Anxiety
Relationship Issues and Patterns
I offer individualized support for life transitions and adjustments. Some examples may include marriage, divorce, loss, relationship changes, becoming a parent, job loss and career changes, etc.
I offer evidence-based treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and more.
I support folks navigating present relationship challenges, difficult family dynamics, and relationship patterns that are no longer serving them. My goal is to help you build relationships that are more meaningful and fulfilling.