Emily Wharton

Emily Wharton is a Psychology Intern at VA Palo Alto Health Care System and a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium. Her areas of professional interest include PTSD, Complex Trauma, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. She is fluent in Spanish. Emily has contributed to several publications focusing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and values in the treatment of moral injury, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. Her educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies with a secondary in Psychology and a Spanish Citation, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University. She also studied Master of Science in Clinical Psychology at the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium. Emily has engaged in various roles in multiple organizations, including Psychologist at VETERANS AFFAIRS PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS and positions as a Psychology Intern, Practicum Student, Graduate Research Assistant, and Psychology Extern at several prestigious institutions. She has diverse experience ranging from neonatal care research to decluttering coaching and therapeutic behavioral services. Additionally, Emily has been involved in numerous extracurricular activities during her academic years, demonstrating leadership and community engagement.