Emily Kruger (she/her)

Psy.D.
Accepting Clients

My work is in creating engaging and comfortable space for growth. I have a playful approach, use humor, and remain focused on your goals.

Clinical Psychologist in California

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Do you have first world problems? Are you wondering how you could be feeling so lousy when your life is relatively great (or could be so much worse?) Then, there's the guilt for feeling anything but grateful. I see this a lot. My patients often identify as the "good ones:" the reliable sibling, the high-achieving academic, the pretty friend, the employee who never complains. If this sounds familiar, let me help you challenge perfectionism and use your gifts to build a life that is yours.

My Background and Approach

My path started as a peer-counselor in my high school's health center. There, I helped people find their own solutions to problems they felt were too big to face alone. This gave me a sense of purpose and connection, which drove me to earn a doctorate in clinical psychology and dedicate my career to clinical practice. During my training, I developed a profound fascination with the brain—its intricate workings and profound impact on mental health. Simultaneously, I learned that the strength of therapy is largely based on the strength of the therapeutic relationship itself. In my practice, I integrate my understanding of how neurological processes influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors into my warm, relational approach.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Burnout Self-Esteem
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Modern Health insurance
  • Trustmark
  • Trustmark Small Business Benefits
  • Christian Brothers Services
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 15 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $220 - 220/session

Reach out to Emily