Emma Basch, PsyD
My Approach to Therapy
I have training in various psychotherapy models and treatment approaches which allows me to tailor therapy to best meet your goals. My doctoral training emphasized psychodynamic and relational models of therapy, which seek to understand and modify patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through a deep understanding of one's emotional, familial, and relational history. I also have advanced training in Mindfulness-Based therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which target unhelpful patterns in thinking through cognitive, behavior, and mindfulness-based interventions. I am also certifed in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a validated and effective treatment for trauma and PTSD.
Your needs are unique, and I am committed to developing an integrative and personalized treatment that will work best for you. My style is collaborative and engaging, and my deep passion for reproductive and perinatal health permeates all of my work. I believe it is imperative to be attuned to the role of culture, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation in understanding who you are. As such, you will find that my practice is informed by an understanding of intersectionality and that this perspective is integrated into every aspect of our work together.
In addition to clinical work, I am passionate about teaching and training other mental health professionals. I am a clinical instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at GWU and teach, write, and speak widely about perinatal and reproductive mental health. I also serve on the board of the DC Metro Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative Consortium.
Finally, I have extensive postgraduate training in third-party reproduction and provide the consultation, testing, and reports required by fertility clinics.
☎ Contact
emma.basch@dremmabasch.com
(202) 630-5066
Offers teletherapy and in-person sessions
5506 Connecticut Ave Suite 28A, NW
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Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology
Psy.D., 2011Washington University in St. Louis
B.A., Psychology 2006 -
I completed my undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis where I studied psychology and women and gender studies and did research on the impact of post 9/11 stereotyping. I attended the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University where I received my masters and doctoral degrees. My dissertation focused on the impact of racism and colorism on the body image concerns of women of color through the lens of Objectification Theory.
During graduate school, I received clinical training at several major hospitals and outpatient clinics in the New York area including Mt. Sinai, Bronx Psychiatric Center, and Woodhull Hospital where I was afforded the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population of children and adults in both in-patient and out-patient settings. I also completed two years of training in college mental health at New York University’s Counseling and Wellness Services and stayed on to work as a staff psychologist specializing in substance abuse, trauma, and gender and sexuality.
I have pursued postgraduate training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International, The Postpartum Stress Center, and The American Society for Reproductive Medicine; as well as training in perinatal trauma and EMDR through the Institute for Creative Mindfulness. Item description
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New York #019697
Washington, D.C. #PSY1001175
Teletherapy in participating states pursuant to PsyPact Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) under the PSYPACT* Commission E. Passport Mobility Number# 7660 (includes MD, VA & 31 additional states)
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Postpartum Stress Center two certificate trainings in the treatment of perinatal mood disorders
Postpartum Support International's certificate training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Member of The American Society of Reproductive Medicines (ASRM) Mental Health Professional Group, EMDR International Association, and Resolve National Infertility Association
Board Member of the DC Metro Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative Consortium
Board Member of PSI-DC
American Society for Reproductive Medicine's Mental Health Professional Certificate Training Part 1: Basic Infertility, Part 2: Treatment Interventions, & Part 3: Special Populations
Completed Fertility Counseling PostGraduate Course
Trained in IFS-Informed EMDR
