Specialty: Veterans, Journalists, and Insomnia Treatment.

Emily Day, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, including 11 years with the Department of Veterans Affairs. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the New School for Social Research and is licensed to practice in New York, New Mexico, Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Maine.

Outside of work, I enjoy practicing yoga and Zen Buddhism, hiking and cycling, gardening and cooking, and enjoy time outdoors. I'm interested in exercise physiology and listen to podcasts about current events, wellness, and comedy. I also enjoy sashiko, a Japanese style of stitching.

Emily Day, PhD.

MY EXPERTISE

I have specialized trainings in evidence-based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma-focused therapies, and CBT for Insomnia, among others. My expertise includes treating occupational stress and trauma across professional contexts—including military service, journalism, and other high-stress professions. I have served as a consultant in the Department of Veteran’s Affairs national Evidence-Based Therapy training program, supervising other VA providers learning to treat insomnia. I also have extensive experience leading short-term and long-term group therapy, including interpersonal groups and skills-based groups. I have training and experience in facilitating both mindfulness and self-compassion groups and incorporating practices into therapy.

I have years of experience in both short-term, focused treatments where clients make meaningful changes within a defined timeframe, and longer-term work that allows for deeper exploration of underlying patterns.

I've worked with people across different ages, geographies, life circumstances, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and identities. I approach each client with cultural humility, recognizing how identity, systemic factors, and lived experience shape mental health and wellbeing. My work is informed by an understanding of race-based stress, oppression, social justice, and the importance of LGBTQ+ affirmative care.

I have specialized trainings in evidence-based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma-focused therapies, and CBT for Insomnia, among others. My expertise includes treating occupational stress and trauma across professional contexts—including military service, journalism, and other high-stress professions. I have served as a consultant in the Department of Veteran’s Affairs national Evidence-Based Therapy training program, supervising other VA providers learning to treat insomnia. I also have extensive experience leading short-term and long-term group therapy, including interpersonal groups and skills-based groups. I have training and experience in facilitating both mindfulness and self-compassion groups and incorporating practices into therapy.

How I Work

I have years of experience in both short-term, focused treatments where clients make meaningful changes within a defined timeframe, and longer-term work that allows for deeper exploration of underlying patterns.

I've worked with people across different ages, geographies, life circumstances, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and identities. I approach each client with cultural humility, recognizing how identity, systemic factors, and lived experience shape mental health and wellbeing. My work is informed by an understanding of race-based stress, oppression, social justice, and the importance of LGBTQ+ affirmative care.

What You Can Expect

In the beginning

Generally, I recommend weekly therapy sessions (50 minutes). In the first few sessions, we’ll be getting to know each other.

Building Our Foundation

I’ll be learning what’s most important to you now, and about the important events that have shaped you. I strongly value your input, to build trust and a foundation of shared understanding.

In our ongoing work,

you can expect deep listening, and regular check-ins to ensure we're aligned. I notice where barriers exist to effective action and where there are opportunities to strengthen your relationship with yourself and others.

Moving forward

I'll offer reflections and invite you to explore whether or how they resonate. Then we'll identify concrete next steps—whether that's building coping skills, developing mindfulness practices, or making behavior changes.