Kathryn Emerick, MD, Psychiatrist
BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIST
Locations: Colorado, Online
Specialties:
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma- PTSD, cPTSD
OCD
Panic Disorder
Psychosis
Relationships
Maternal Mental Health
Infertility, IVF
Pregnancy loss/Stillbirth
Menopause
PMDD
Dr. Kathryn Emerick, MD, is an experienced, board‑certified psychiatrist with more than ten years of dedicated clinical practice.
As an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Arizona, she mentors psychiatry residents and teaches psychotherapy approaches such as psychodynamic therapy, mentalization-based therapy (MBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), developing curriculums and providing supervision. She treats the full range of mental health challenges always grounded in thoughtful curiosity and collaborative partnership.
Dr. Emerick is a respected expert in maternal mental health. She co‑directs the Arizona Perinatal Psychiatry Access Line, a statewide consultation service she helped build, providing real-time support to providers caring for pregnant and postpartum patients. She frequently speaks at conferences on Maternal Mental Health and practices Perinatal Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) to help mothers navigate mood and anxiety struggles around childbirth. Known for her empathetic, inquisitive approach, Dr. Emerick believes in asking thoughtful questions and working alongside patients to build clear goals, stronger boundaries, and meaningful relationships. She combines gentle, precise use of medication with psychotherapy to help people understand themselves, reduce barriers, and create fulfilling lives.
