Emily Maynard

Psychologist, PhD (she, her)

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3 Endorsed

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

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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.

I see adults and adolescents in my office in Goleta, CA; I also work remotely with residents of Washington, D.C. I welcome specific inquiries about working with younger children.

Call or Email 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

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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

I am no longer accepting new patients with the following insurance plans: Medicare and Aetna. 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.

Emily Maynard

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569

Emily Maynard

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 29682 Emily Maynard

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 17 years

Attended Fordham University, PhD, Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

License: District of Columbia Board of Psychology 200001508 / 2023

Degree/Diploma from Princeton University A.B. / 2005

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.

Emily Maynard

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569

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.

Emily Maynard

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569

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

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.

Emily Maynard

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569

Emily Maynard

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569

3 Endorsements

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

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!

Dr. Sam del Castillo

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Maynard is an incredibly knowledgeable and talented therapist. She has "seen it all" and she remains calm in all circumstances. She is thoughtful and incisive. I have witnessed her help many clients over the years and provide real healing.

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

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.

Emily Maynard

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569

Emily Maynard

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-7569

Location

Primary Location

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 865-7569

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Additional Location

Washington, DC 20002

(805) 865-7569

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Neighborhoods

I offer in-person therapy in Santa Barbara, and remote therapy to residents of California and the District of Columbia.

Emily Maynard

Psychologist, PhD

Call for a free consultation now - (805) 865-7569

I offer in-person therapy in Santa Barbara, and remote therapy to residents of California and the District of Columbia.

Emily Maynard

Psychologist, PhD

Call for a free consultation now - (805) 865-7569