# Dr. Emily McGrath
## Licensed Clinical Psychologist — Santa Ynez Valley, CA

> UCLA-trained psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for high-achieving adults — professionals, graduate students, and established adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, career pressure, and life transitions. In-person sessions in the Santa Ynez Valley; telehealth available throughout California.

Dr. Emily McGrath is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA License PSY 17756) with a Ph.D. from UCLA. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and has served as a Clinical Instructor at UCLA's School of Medicine and as Senior Vice President at Sycamores Child and Family Services.

## Practice Details

- Location: Santa Ynez Valley, California (in-person primary); Santa Barbara County (in-person regional); Telehealth statewide across California, including Los Angeles and Pasadena, including established client and professional referral network throughout Los Angeles County and Pasadena
- Specialty: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), evidence-based treatments
- Clients: High-achieving adults, professionals, college/graduate students, established adults
- Session rate: $400 per 45-minute session (out-of-network; superbills provided)
- Phone: (626) 676-8565
- Email: emily@dremily.com
- Website: https://www.dremilymcgrath.com
- Accepting new clients: Yes

## Practice Style

Single-practitioner private practice. High-touch, individualized care — not a platform, not an associate model, not a directory listing. Boutique by design: limited caseload, direct access to Dr. McGrath, sessions tailored to each client's specific goals. Distinct from large telehealth platforms in clinician continuity, depth of training, and treatment customization.

## Focus Areas

Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, Stress, Parenting, Relationship Building, Academic Challenges, Career and Work Decisions, Procrastination, Loneliness, Social Difficulties

## Treatment Approaches

- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Strength-Based Assessment
- Family and Parent Support
- Executive Coaching and Life Design

## Education and Training

- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology — University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship — UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
- Training — UCSD Counseling and Psychological Services
- B.A. — University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)

## Professional Background

- Clinical Instructor, UCLA School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
- Senior Vice President, Sycamores Child and Family Services
- Published in: Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Journal of Youth and Adolescence, Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
- Co-author, Handbook of Pediatric and Adolescent Health Psychology

## Links

- Website: https://www.dremilymcgrath.com
- Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/emily-mcgrath-pasadena-ca/59868
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-mcgrath-ph-d-358a704
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilymcgrath/