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Psychologist in Encinitas, California Emily Wu, Psychologist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Emily Wu, Psychologist

Emily Wu, PsyD

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Stress management
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Dr. Emily Wu is a clinical psychologist, who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Alliant International University with a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, and later obtained Geriatric Training Certificate. She spent many years working with Geriatric population with evidence-based programs and successfully helping many homebound individuals becoming more self-sufficient.

Dr. Wu believes in Eclectic Approach. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, strength-based approach and Family System Therapy to assist individuals to achieve their goals. Dr. Wu is a multilingual (English, Mandarin, & Taiwanese) psychologist who has worked with patients from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. She is culturally sensitive in providing a comprehensive range of mental health services for a diverse population. She believes Spirituality/Christianity can play an important role in mental health healing. Dr. Wu focuses on tailoring the treatment plan and assisting individuals at where they are to improve their mental health and overall well-being.

In her spare time, Dr. Wu enjoys baking, crafting, hiking, and gardening. She also takes joy in spending time with her family playing board games and watching movies.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Conditions caused by stress
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intense mood changes
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Ability status
  • Aging
  • Body image
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Empty nesters
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice

Languages

  • Chinese
  • English
  • Mandarin

Education

  • Alliant International University

FAQs

Please call us at 858-737-7431 to schedule an appointment with Emily Wu.

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Very good therapist, Emily actually cares about you and wants you to get better. Unlike others that watch the clock and just are there to get paid.
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Michael A.

Aug 27, 2023
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I cannot miss an appointment, simply stated. My appointment is more important than seeing anyone. She is saving my sanity
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Apr 28, 2023
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She is a good helpful Christian counselor. I’m happy that she is my counselor.
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Apr 20, 2023
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Excellent experience
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