Compassionate clinical and forensic neuropsychiatry care for the Bay Area
Triple board-certified psychiatrist serving children, adolescents, adults, families, and legal professionals across Marin, the East Bay, Oakland, Kentfield, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.
- Triple Board-Certified
- Adult • Child • Forensic
- Training
- UCSF • Harvard • Yale
- Across the lifespan
- Children, teens, adults
- In-person
- Marin, SF & Oakland
Welcome
A collaborative, thoughtful path forward
Dr. Emily Asher partners with each patient and family to reduce distress, cultivate strengths, and build a life of greater meaning and well-being. Care begins with careful listening — and is shaped by an integrative understanding of mind, brain, and circumstance.
Whether you are a parent worried about your child, an adult navigating a difficult chapter, or an attorney seeking an independent psychiatric perspective, you will be met with warmth, rigor, and discretion.
“Healing happens slowly, in the company of someone who listens carefully.”
Services
Care across the lifespan & at the intersection of law
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Compassionate care for children, teens, and families facing anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and behavioral concerns.
Explore Child & Adolescent PsychiatryAdult Psychiatry
Thoughtful psychiatric care for adults navigating depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and life transitions.
Explore Adult PsychiatryForensic Psychiatry
Independent evaluations and consultation at the intersection of psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, and the law.
Explore Forensic PsychiatryPsychotherapy
Psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, DBT-informed care, and ERP tailored to each patient.
Explore PsychotherapyMedication Management
Evidence-based psychopharmacology, offered collaboratively and only when clinically appropriate.
Explore Medication ManagementSelective Mutism Treatment
Specialized, family-centered care for children with selective mutism using ERP and behavioral support.
Explore Selective Mutism TreatmentOCD & Anxiety Treatment
Evidence-based treatment for OCD, panic, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety across the lifespan.
Explore OCD & Anxiety TreatmentADHD, Depression, Tourette’s
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for ADHD, depression, tic disorders, and behavioral concerns.
Explore ADHD, Depression, Tourette’sWhy Dr. Asher
A practice built on training, depth, and trust
Dr. Asher's training spans some of the country's leading academic medical centers, with clinical and forensic expertise integrated into a single, focused private practice.
About Dr. Asher- Triple board-certified in adult, child & adolescent, and forensic psychiatry
- Clinical expertise alongside forensic and neuropsychiatric perspective
- Care for children, adolescents, adults, families, and legal professionals
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, DBT-informed care, ERP, and judicious medication
- In-person offices in Marin (Kentfield) and Oakland with limited, individualized availability
- Trained at UCSF, Harvard, and Yale
Conditions treated
Concerns addressed in the practice
A step at a time
The path forward begins with a single, courageous conversation.
Reaching out is often the hardest — and most hopeful — part. Wherever you are in your journey, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Begin the conversationLocations
Three private Bay Area offices
San Francisco Office
San Francisco, CA
Serving San Francisco, Marin County, the East Bay, Oakland, Berkeley, Kentfield, Mill Valley, San Rafael, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sausalito, Alameda, Walnut Creek, and the greater Bay Area.
New patients
Beginning care with Dr. Asher
Introductory Phone Call
Through the new patients page, you can request an introductory phone call and provide a brief description of what brings you to my practice. I will review the information to see if we might be a good fit to work together before confirming any phone appointment.
Initial Consultation
During an introductory phone call, we can discuss your needs and determine if we should proceed with a consultation. The in-person comprehensive consultation is typically a set of three appointments where we can begin to understand your concerns together.
Comprehensive Evaluation
It is also a time for you to get to know me. If we decide to work together, we can determine what would be the most appropriate next steps for treatment, referrals, or other resources. My practice style combines various approaches, with a focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and, if needed, psychopharmacology (medication management).
Fees & Insurance — Private Pay Practice
Currently, I do not accept insurance. This prevents limitations on care from insurance companies, protects privacy, and allows me to dedicate my time to patients. At your request, I can provide a superbill (itemized invoice) that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance company to clarify out-of-network benefits.
All services are by appointment only. Same-day appointments available with limited availability.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Begin care
Speak with Dr. Asher's office
Reach out today to schedule a brief introductory phone call. We'll listen carefully and help determine the right next step.