Emily P.G. Erickson
Emily P.G. Erickson is a freelance writer specializing in mental health, mindfulness, and parenting. In addition to DailyOM, she has written for other top websites and publications, including The New York Times, the American Psychological Association, Wired, Health, Parents, Verywell Mind, Verywell Family, Romper, and Everyday Health. She is a professional member of the National Association of Science Writers, the Association of Health Care Journalists, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
Emily holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and geography, and a master’s degree in counseling psychology. Her graduate training included a psychotherapy practicum at a community mental health clinic, where she provided mental health therapy to children, adolescents, and adults to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and other common concerns.
Emily previously researched treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She co-authored scientific papers sharing the results of these studies, which were published in the peer-reviewed psychology journals the Journal of Traumatic Stress; Psychological Services; and Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, contributing to the advancement of PTSD patient care.
Emily lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and three kids. To recharge, she loves to create nourishing plant-based meals for her family and walk and run along the Mississippi River with friends.
Health Expertise
Behavioral health, mental health, emotional wellness, psychology, mindfulness, and sleep
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and Geography, Macalester College, Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling Psychology, Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis
Awards & Achievements
- AVA Digital Awards Gold Winner for the e-booklet Helping Ourselves: Self-Care for Psychologists, published by the American Psychological Association (co-author), 2024