Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist
Founder/Owner of Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC

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Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist (2009) with a doctorate in clinical psychology. She has experience counseling since 2009 with evidence-based treatments for trauma-related issues such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Her interventions include Cognitive Processing Therapy, a First-Line Evidence-Based Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, as recommended by the current American Psychological Association (APA)’s Clinical Practice Guidelines . You can read more about it here  or click here for a brief video explaining CPT.  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 offers comprehensive psychological evaluations to determine diagnoses and treatment recommendations for a range of issues including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), 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.

Contact Dr. Emily to schedule services or a free phone consultation.

As a member of PSYPACT, Dr. Emily offers telehealth in 42 participating states.

Thank you for reaching out.  I am Dr. Emily, a Licensed Psychologist specializing in Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations of differential diagnosis and treatment recommendations, which can save you time and money by providing the most efficient treatment planning to help you and your counselor/therapist have an informed approach that sets you up for success.  I provide thorough evaluation reports with detailed recommendations and resources tailored to your specific needs and highlighting your personal strengths.

I offer Psychological Testing for ages 16 and older including:

Ideally, I begin my counseling with a comprehensive psychological evaluation, and I incorporate strengths-based assessment approaches throughout the counseling process. I believe in having data that guides the most efficient and helpful treatment for you.  My approach is person-centered, which means that I collaborate with you and encourage you to discover and build on your inner resources and strengths.  I am a genuine, authentic, and compassionate person who can also be direct with you if you need a little challenge; yet, my style is gentle enough that you may not even realize you are being challenged!  I am often told that people feel very comfortable and at ease with me, and that I am skilled at asking questions that really help them understand themselves, gain insight, and accurately evaluate life direction, values, strengths, and purpose.

“Other people are going to find healing in your wounds.  Your greatest life messages and your most effective ministry will come out of your deepest hurts.” -Rick Warren

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A Word from Dr. Emily

To me, this is much more than a job or even a career. This is my life’s calling, and on some level I knew it at a young age.

I am often inspired by the variety of people I have the honor to serve, and it brings me great joy to witness the resilience of the human spirit.

Dr. Emily at age 4, in the middle of a Psychological Evaluation with Raggedy Ann (Diagnostic Conclusions unknown)

Dr. Emily in her current office today

What Clients say about Evaluations with Dr. Emily

 
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“I am really grateful to have found Columbia Psychology Healing Center and will recommend your practice to anyone in need. Thanks again for giving me clarity with your answers, it’s super helpful and understood. I feel like I am headed in the right direction towards healing.”

“I appreciate all of your support and the space you provide me. You are great at what you do and an extremely kind soul! I’ll cart your message and wisdom with me for years to come.”

“Doing an evaluation before therapy is like having a syllabus at the beginning of class.  It gave me direction and the language to help the therapy process.  It also helped me see what is possible, which gave me hope for my future.”

“Of all the people we’ve worked with, you have taken the most time to really understand and this is so thorough and helpful.  Thank you.  You’ve given us hope.”

“You changed my life for the better.  I know I will remember and think of you fondly often for the rest of my life, with gratitude, knowing you took the time to really see me.”

“You are a Godsend.  (She) mentions you every once in a while in a positive thought.”

“Thank you for being so kind, professional and buttoned up. You also have this kind warmth about you. I was really worried he would not finish the testing, but he felt very comfortable with you. “

“This is amazing, there are so many resources.  It closes a door and opens up others.”

“Such a positive and validating experience.  She really liked you and said you made her feel comfortable and that you were genuine.”

“You were a great doctor to work with and this has been a very positive experience; I highly recommend you.”

“The evaluation and subsequent treatment I’ve received have really helped me in a lot of ways, and my life is definitely taking an unexpected and awesome turn. I really appreciate it.”

“Your guidance and support from the very first day has definitely made a difference, and your energy and calming spirit has carried with me.”

“You are really easy to talk to.  I’m surprised how much I opened up.  I didn’t think I would.  Thank you so much for all your hard work.  I’m feeling relieved and very hopeful.”

“This was definitely a good idea.  You are amazing.  This was a great experience.  Often people on the spectrum feel drained after testing, but I didn’t because you made this very comfortable and put me at ease.”

“Thank you – I thoroughly enjoyed getting your expertise & your personal down-to-earth-ness! You made my experience so light and enjoyable.”

“I feel validated.  This is so informative and spot on, but worded in a different way than what I would have thought of myself, which is super helpful.”

“You are clearly doing what the Lord has called you to do.”

“This is the best thing I have ever done.  This explains so much, and I feel better already just knowing what is going on.”

“This is so amazingly helpful.  I will be reading this again several times; there is so much in here I find valuable.  Thank you so much!”

“Thank you for your thorough assessment.  It was information we have needed for a long time, and the first time we received feedback that was right on target and seemed to explain our son perfectly.”

” I feel relieved.  Things are a lot less scary when you have a name for it.  I’m glad to have direction rather than just trying different medications and questioning whether I am being treated for the right diagnosis.”

“It’s been more helpful than I can describe.”

“I could tell all along it was your goal to find answers and give direction, so I felt relieved already.”

“This is a beautiful document.  I’m amazed at the amount of work you did and how many helpful resources there are and how well-organized it is.”

“I feel like I have a narrative to my struggles, which accurately reflects my experience.”

“I am excited that my therapy will now have a direction.”

“I am so glad I did this.  I have closure and I know where to start.  It is very helpful.  I really appreciate it, it’s definitely worth it!”

“I think you’re amazing, you’re super nice and good at what you do.”

“Thank you.  This explains a lot.”

“I am so glad I did this.  This validates my experiences and now I’m more aware of some things I need to work on.”

“I think you’re excellent.”

“I am glad I did this; it’s a learning experience that provides opportunities for me to grow.”

“I am glad to see my strengths.  And the results are consistent with feedback that others have given me, but more in depth.”

“This experience has restored my faith in the mental health community.”

“It was very validating.  I felt like we now have more of the whole picture.  It was all worth it.  The diagnosis is helping me reframe a lot of things that used to be shameful.  I am looking forward to trying new things and utilizing all the resources you gave me.”

“I feel an immense sense of relief.  This has been wonderful.  Thank you for the detailed report.”

“I don’t feel as broken.  There is glue nearby.  I am glad you are doing what you do.  I couldn’t imagine talking to someone with more empathy.  You gave me the best present.”

“I never had that many resources provided to me.  It is amazing!”

“This process has been great; you’ve been so encouraging and positive.”

“This is wonderful.  You changed my life!”

“This is an incredibly in depth look at me, I’m impressed. Thank you for taking so much time to go through it all with me.  I really appreciate it!”

“Thank you so much.  The report was really really well-written and affirming.  I really appreciate it.”

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What Other Providers say about Evaluations with Dr. Emily

 
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“WOW!! This is wonderful! I have a feeling that we will be referring to your report, and to other resources suggested in your report, for years to come.”

“I have been testing and reading others’ reports for the past 50 years and want to congratulate you on a very well-written and helpful one. I found your paragraphs to be very pithy, well-written, accessible, and useable.  Thanks for doing a good job.”

“You were recommended to us as ‘one of the most kind, caring,  patient, and loving people.”

“The report is extremely helpful, and very insightful. The recommendations are excellent.”

“She clearly feels safe with you and that speaks volumes.”

“Your work is impeccable.”

“Dr. Emily has a wonderful reputation in Columbia and offers good, comprehensive evaluations.”

“Dr. Emily and Dr. Julie do wonderful work.  We refer all our psych testing clients to them.  They do incredible work.”

“I have been sending clients to Dr. Emily for years, and her assessments are worth the cost. I’ve not come across another psychologist that checks all boxes (comprehensive, thorough, so insightful as to the potential contributing factors of a client’s diagnosis, abundant resources, clear and specific treatment recommendations, etc.) like Dr. Emily does.  She does this work with love and integrity! So grateful she is in Columbia.”

“I think Columbia Psychology Healing Center does some of the best evaluations in town. They are really thorough, so I always recommend them to my clients.”

“When I practiced in Columbia, I utilized Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson to get high quality assessments completed for my clients who needed them. I’m so glad to hear her practice has two doctoral level psychologists doing them at Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC now. A good assessment, while having costs associated in the short run, can save individuals significant costs and frustrations of potentially years of inappropriate treatments.”

“Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson is a fantastic person who does superior comprehensive evaluations for both ADHD and Autism. I highly recommend her and her colleagues.”

“For years I’ve referred clients to Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson for ADHD evaluations and/or for diagnostic clarity otherwise.  Honestly I’ve never seen a psychological evaluation report come back more thorough than those from Emily, outside of full forensic psych testing. She makes helpful recommendations to clients and has been so helpful to me as a med management provider when trying to think differently about how to approach clients’ symptoms for the safest, best mental health support. Highly, highly recommend.”

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Emily Crawford-Thompson Ph.D.

Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC maintains responsibility for these programs and their content.  Instructors for Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC certify that they have no affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest or nonfinancial interest in the subject matter that would present any conflicts of interest.  Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC and its instructors do not receive any commercial support for CE programs.

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Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC provides a positive place for association of independent mental health and spiritual care providers. Each provider utilizes evidence-based practices, and has their own unique and diverse professional background.