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Emily Essid

Psychology Emily Essid
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Postpartum Depression,
In network with Aetna

Introduction

You may look capable and put-together, yet feel weighed down by responsibility, self-doubt, or an unrelenting inner pressure to hold everything together. Many of my clients are high-functioning adults who learned early to stay calm, adapt to others, and manage emotions quietly. Over time, this can lead to anxiety, burnout, guilt, relationship strain, or disconnection. This is where I can help. We can work together to help you feel more like yourself again with greater clarity, relief, and deeper self-understanding. Our work is tailored to your unique needs, whether addressing shorter-term challenges or supporting longer-term growth. I offer online therapy grounded in psychodynamic and trauma-informed approaches. Together, we explore how current struggles connect to earlier relational patterns and recurring loops, while also building practical skills for emotional regulation, insight, and more flexible ways of responding in daily life. I bring a thoughtful, culturally attuned approach shaped by my background and doctoral clinical training. My aim is for you to feel genuinely understood while gaining clarity and a stronger sense of connection to yourself. If you’re looking for therapy that goes beyond quick fixes, this work may be a good fit.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White, Middle Eastern/North African

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • Psy. D. #PSY34868 (CA)
  • Psy. D. #071.011377 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • French

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Atheist
  • Agnostic
  • Catholic
  • Jewish
  • Islam

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Emily Essid accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • 50 minute session $260

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, Clinical Psychology - Alliant International University

Certifications

  • Psychoanalytic
  • Perinatal Mental Health

FAQ

Is Emily Essid accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Emily Essid is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Emily Essid also offers a free consultation.
Does Emily Essid offer telehealth appointments? Emily Essid does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Emily Essid specialize in? Emily Essid specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues, Work Stress, and Burnout.
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