Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist (2009) with a doctorate in clinical psychology. She has provided comprehensive psychological evaluations and counseling for ages 16 and older since 2009. Dr. Emily uses evidence-based treatments for trauma-related issues such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Her interventions include Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a First-Line Evidence-Based Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, as recommended by the current American Psychological Association (APA)’s Clinical Practice Guidelines . Several randomized clinical trials and effectiveness studies have provided evidence for CPT significantly reducing symptoms of PTSD and depression among survivors of various trauma including but not limited to combat, sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence. Dr. Emily also specializes in comprehensive strengths-based psychological evaluations to determine diagnoses and treatment recommendations for a range of issues including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and mood, anxiety, and other diagnoses. She has experience helping First Responders find resilience from a wide range of stressful events including critical incidents, grief/loss, combat, and assault/abuse. She has worked in diverse settings including VA Hospitals and community mental health before opening Columbia Psychology Healing Center in June 2020. Dr. Emily offers a strengths-focused, collaborative, and compassionate approach, and is honored to help the First Responders in our community.