Emma Zaknoun, Psy.D.
Emma Zaknoun, Psy.D.
(847) 686-0090, Ext. 8112
ezaknoun@pcpachicago.com
Emma Zaknoun, Psy.D. (she/her) is a Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in Adult Psychology at Primary Care Psychology Associates. Dr. Zaknoun earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Adler University. She completed her doctoral internship in clinical psychology at Primary Care Psychology Associates.
Dr. Zaknoun previously trained at a community health setting, schools, college counseling center and private practice. She has experience providing individual and group psychotherapy with patients of all ages. She has specialized training psychological assessments to individuals across the lifespan, and offered diagnostic and therapeutic feedback.
Dr. Zaknoun has extensive experience in the assessment and behavioral management of complex trauma. She utilizes evidenced-based approaches to treating trauma including Stage-oriented Integrated Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Humanistic theory in her work with patients. Her goal is to incorporate the way environmental and systemic factors impact mental health in her assessment, case conceptualization and management of anxiety disorders and other mental health concerns. Dr. Zaknoun aims to create a warm and supportive environment where individuals feel safe to explore sensitive and vulnerable themes in their lives, while working collaboratively with clients to shed light on areas of growth so that they feel more empowered and confident within their social, occupational, and personal spheres.
Areas of Expertise: PTSD and trauma, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Relationship difficulties, stages of life, adjustment to young adulthood, psychological assessment
Locations: Telehealth
