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Emily Maynard
Psychologist, PhD
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Emily Maynard

Psychologist, PhD (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 865-7569
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I specialize in working with people who have complicated relationships with their bodies. My patients come to me because they are interested in: addressing disordered eating and body image issues; learning to live better with medical problems; reconsidering their use of alcohol and drugs; or learning to live in their bodies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary individuals. Many of my patients have also been through difficult or even traumatic events, that at times have made their bodies feel unsafe. I help my patients to reestablish a sense of trust and safety in their bodies.
I draw from psychodynamic approaches, which emphasize how past experiences and relationships shape our present reality. However, in my experience, insight is rarely sufficient to produce change — we also must change our actions. To this end, I am trained in cognitive and behavioral therapies. I also love reading the latest psychological research.
Between August 2023 and August 2024 my practice will be virtual only, open to residents of California and Washington, D.C.
Call or Emily Maynard now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 865-7569

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 865-7569

Washington, DC 20002

I offer in-person therapy in Santa Barbara, and remote therapy to residents of California and the District of Columbia.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Eating Disorders and Addiction 
$250 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (805) 865-7569
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 865-7569

Washington, DC 20002

I offer in-person therapy in Santa Barbara, and remote therapy to residents of California and the District of Columbia.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Eating Disorders and Addiction 
$250 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am no longer accepting new patients with the following insurance plans: Medicare, Aetna, or United Healthcare/Optum. I have availability for new patients who wish to use their out-of-network therapy benefits with other insurance plans; I can provide a Super Bill for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569
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Emily Maynard
Psychologist, PhD
"
I am no longer accepting new patients with the following insurance plans: Medicare, Aetna, or United Healthcare/Optum. I have availability for new patients who wish to use their out-of-network therapy benefits with other insurance plans; I can provide a Super Bill for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569
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Emily Maynard
Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 29682 Emily Maynard
  • In Practice for 16 Years
  • License: District of Columbia Board of Psychology 200001508 / 2023
  • Degree/Diploma from Princeton University A.B. / 2005
  • Attended Fordham University, PhD, Graduated 2016
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I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fordham University, an APA-accredited, scientist-practitioner program. Soy bilingüe en español (sudamericano). Também falo português brasileiro.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569
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Emily Maynard
Psychologist, PhD
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I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fordham University, an APA-accredited, scientist-practitioner program. Soy bilingüe en español (sudamericano). Também falo português brasileiro.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569
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Emily Maynard
Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Eating Disorders
  • Addiction

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body Positivity
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
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I view both eating disorders and addictions as complicated attempts to cope with unbearable thoughts and feelings. Therefore, therapy with me involves finding different, healthier ways to cope with these problems in living, and also involves learning - experientially - to tolerate a wider range of feelings than was previously thought possible. I use a harm reduction approach for addictions.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569
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Emily Maynard
Psychologist, PhD
"
I view both eating disorders and addictions as complicated attempts to cope with unbearable thoughts and feelings. Therefore, therapy with me involves finding different, healthier ways to cope with these problems in living, and also involves learning - experientially - to tolerate a wider range of feelings than was previously thought possible. I use a harm reduction approach for addictions.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569
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Emily Maynard
Psychologist, PhD

2 Endorsements

Katherine Wu
Katherine Wu
Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Maynard is one of the first clinicians I consult with when considering body-related concerns. She is a smart, witty, and sincere clinician who clearly cares about and respects her clients.
Max Rorty
Max Rorty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Dr. Maynard is so skilled and knowledgable about kids and families, especially transgender families. I turn to her myself for wise and kind parenting advice!

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Portuguese , 
Spanish

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Portuguese , 
Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Multicultural
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
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I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, which means I help you develop greater curiosity towards your own life, including how past events have impacted the person you have become. I also focus on the here-and-now and learning to tolerate thoughts and feelings that previously felt unbearable, within a compassionate and responsive therapeutic relationship.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569
Photo of Emily Maynard, PhD, Psychologist
Emily Maynard
Psychologist, PhD
"
I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, which means I help you develop greater curiosity towards your own life, including how past events have impacted the person you have become. I also focus on the here-and-now and learning to tolerate thoughts and feelings that previously felt unbearable, within a compassionate and responsive therapeutic relationship.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569
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Emily Maynard
Psychologist, PhD

Location

Primary Location

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 865-7569

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Washington, DC 20002

(805) 865-7569

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I offer in-person therapy in Santa Barbara, and remote therapy to residents of California and the District of Columbia.
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 865-7569
Photo of Emily Maynard, PhD, Psychologist
Emily Maynard
Psychologist, PhD
"
I offer in-person therapy in Santa Barbara, and remote therapy to residents of California and the District of Columbia.
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 865-7569
Photo of Emily Maynard, PhD, Psychologist
Emily Maynard
Psychologist, PhD