Online in California
(Online Only)
My approach is warm, collaborative, and motivating. I help clients make sense of their struggles by breaking them down into understandable, actionable pieces grounded in both lived experience and science. Whether you’re looking for concrete strategies or a calm space to talk, I meet you where you are.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Hispanic / Latino, Women clients.
Languages: English; Mandarin
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
Approach Description: I explore the deeper roots of distress through a psychodynamic perspective while also offering practical, evidence-based tools. My approach blends CBT and ACT to shift unhelpful thinking, DBT-informed strategies for emotional regulation and communication, and Motivational Interviewing to support change without judgment. Therapy is trauma-informed, relational, and collaborative.
Education & Credentials
Emily Flato PsyD
- Female
- License # Psy36232
- Licensed in California
- Practicing Since 2025
Education: I earned my doctoral degree in psychology from the John F. Kennedy School of Psychology and Social Sciences at National University, where I completed specialized coursework and certification in trauma-focused psychology. I hold a bachelor’s degree in both Economics and Statistics from UC Berkeley.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 175
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna; Quest Behavioral Health; Anthem Blue Cross California ; Blue Shield of California; Cigna
Emily Flato Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California
My work centers on neurodivergent adults seeking clarity around attention, regulation, sensory needs, and identity. Using assessment-informed therapy and psychoeducation, I help clients understand how these factors shape stress, relationships, and recovery. I specialize in addiction, trauma, and codependency, especially alongside ADHD or autism. I offer a grounded, compassionate space for those who’ve felt unseen by past providers. Therapy is about understanding your system and building tools that truly work. If this feels aligned, I invite you to connect.