About Me

WHO AM I

Meet Dr. Emily Andresen

Education and Training

I graduated from Stanford University in 1998 with a degree in Psychology and went on to earn both my master’s and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium in 2008. I’ve been licensed as a clinical psychologist in the state of Washington since 2011 (License #PY 60194237).

I believe that effective therapy is both thoughtful and individualized. Rather than relying on a single therapeutic model, I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches and tailor treatment to each client's unique personality, history, strengths, and goals.

While reducing symptoms is often an important part of therapy, I believe lasting change comes from developing a deeper understanding of yourself and how your early relationships, life experiences, and patterns of thinking continue to shape the way you relate to yourself and others today.

My approach is collaborative, curious, and integrative. Together, we'll work to better understand the patterns that keep you feeling stuck while developing practical strategies to help you move toward a more connected, meaningful, and fulfilling life.

My work is informed by extensive training in:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Short-Term Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

About Me

I live in Seattle with my husband, my two boys and our dogs. Outside of my work, I enjoy movies, music, kitesurfing, being outdoors and traveling.

Clinical Experience and Teaching

Over the past 25 years, I've had the privilege of working with adults in a wide range of clinical settings, from academic medical centers to community mental health clinics and university counseling centers. These experiences have allowed me to work with people from diverse backgrounds who are facing everything from anxiety and depression to trauma, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.

Earlier in my career, I worked in the Behavioral Medicine and Depression Research Clinics at Stanford University School of Medicine, the National Center for PTSD at the Menlo Park VA, and the Depression Center at the University of Colorado Denver. These experiences strengthened my commitment to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care while recognizing that every person's story is unique.

In addition to my clinical work, I spent more than 15 years teaching psychology at both the secondary and university levels. I also co-directed an overnight women's retreat for five years focused on mental health, relationships, and personal growth. This experience deepened my appreciation for the healing that can occur through self-reflection, connection, and community.