Practice Locations

CU Medicine Psychiatry - Outpatient Clinic
Anschutz Health Sciences Building
1890 N Revere Ct Anschutz Health Sciences Bldg, Suite 4020, Aurora, CO 80045

303-724-1000

Emily Hemendinger, MPH, LCSW

Clinical Social Worker

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  • Provider Credentials

    • Master of Public Health
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Title(s)

    Clinical Director of the OCD Program

  • Gender

    Female

  • Languages

    English

  • Department

    Associate Professor, Psychiatry-Other CI Services

  • Specialty

    Clinical Social Worker, Psychology

  • Primary Clinic Phone

    (303) 724-4716

  • Hospital Affiliations

    University of Colorado Hospital
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Practice Locations

CU Medicine Psychiatry - Outpatient Clinic
1890 N Revere Ct, Anschutz Health Sciences Bldg, Suite 4020
Aurora, CO 80045

303-724-1000

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Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

My many clinical interests include treating obsessive compulsive disorders, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders. My therapeutic approach is a mix of behavioral and relational, focusing on the mind-body connection, building coping skills and life skills, providing support, and promoting overall well-being through a focus on improving quality of life beyond just symptom reduction.


Care Philosophy

I believe in treating each client as a whole human being, focusing on both mental and physical health. My therapeutic style is eclectic, incorporating, ACT, CBT, DBT, RO-DBT, ERP, EFFT, SE, CPT, and IFS into my practice. As a clinician, it's important for me to show up authentically as an empathetic, even-tempered, driven person, who loves to laugh. By showing my authentic self, I feel it promotes self-acceptance in my clients. I strive to meet my clients where they are at and to give the best care that I can provide.


Specialties

  • Clinical Social Worker
  • Psychology

Conditions & Treatments

  • Mental Health and Behavior

    Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Stress

  • Wellness and Prevention

  • Stress Management

Interests & Activities

Personal Interests

The top of a mountain is my happy place, particularly the top of one of Colorado's 14ers. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my dog, Harrison Ford, and my family. I enjoy hiking, eating ice cream, being outside in general, and watching The Office for the thousandth time.


Volunteer Activities

I am passionate about advocacy and prevention of eating disorders and other mental health conditions. I work with a number of organizations and groups on reducing mental health stigma. I have also worked with the National Eating Disorders Association in planning national conferences, participating in walks and panels, and working as a helpline volunteer. I volunteer with the International OCD Foundation in several different capacities. Outside of mental health, I am dedicated to wilderness conservation. Each summer, I volunteer as a Peak Steward for the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, educating hikers on nature conservation, Leave No Trace, and how to recreate safely in the wilderness.


Education & Training

Graduate Schools

MPH, University of Pittsburgh (2015)

MSW, University of Pittsburgh (2015)


Professional Memberships

American Public Health Association, member and committee member


International OCD Foundation, member


National Association of Social Workers, member


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Referral Contact Phone

(303) 724-4716

Referral Contact Fax

303-724-9472

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Information for Referring and Transferring Patients

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

My many clinical interests include OCD/OCPD/OC traits, eating disorders, anxiety, the mind-body connection, mental health and public health prevention and promotion, reducing stigma, executive functioning, and quality of life beyond symptom reduction.