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 specialized training in perinatal mental health and trauma. I also offer therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and more.
Maybe you're carrying the quiet heartbreak of another negative pregnancy test or in the thick of fertility treatments. Maybe you're pregnant and experiencing changes in your mood or feeling overwhelmed anticipating what's to come. Perhaps you're reeling from a traumatic birth, wondering if the mood changes you’re experiencing postpartum are normal, or trying to sort out new and old parts of your identity since becoming a parent. In therapy, I will meet you wherever you are with warmth, genuine care, and a grounding presence.
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
Perinatal Concerns
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.