Emily Schrodek, PMHNP-BC
Founder of Blue Jay Integrative Psychiatry. Board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
QualificationS
Over 17 years working in mental health direct patient care
California Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing and UC Berkeley Alumni
Completed Prestigious San Francisco VA Medical Center Residency Program
Extensive background in clinical research, including the pioneering research on the impact of ADHD in women and girls
Experienced with Ketamine as a therapeutic adjunct
My priority is to help you navigate your mental health journey with compassion, respect, and clarity — and to do that, I have to actually listen. My process begins with understanding your unique story, concerns, and goals. From there, we work together: your voice is central to every decision, and the plan we build fits your specific needs, not a one-size-fits-all template.
I focus on evidence-based care drawn from both traditional and interventional psychiatry. That means medication management when it's the right tool, supportive therapy and lifestyle work woven into the same visit, and more advanced options, including Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, when conventional approaches haven't moved the needle.
Blue Jay Psychiatry exists because the standard fifteen-minute med check doesn't leave room for any of this. Real care takes time. The practice is small and the panel is small on purpose, so each person I see gets the listening, the thoroughness, and the ongoing communication that the work actually requires.
What patients say
“Emily is an exceptional provider who truly listens and cares about your well-being. From day one, her calming presence made it easy to open up, and she took the time to understand my unique needs. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, & genuinely invested in helping you progress. After so long, I finally have made real, lasting improvements in my life. Working with Emily has been a true game-changer!”
— CS, verified Zocdoc review“What I appreciate most about Emily is how thorough and compassionate she is. If something isn't working, she's quick to make adjustments and always considers my overall well-being. She truly cares about treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.”
— PS, verified Zocdoc review“I had concerns about my previous treatment plan, and Emily was the first provider to really listen and make changes that actually worked for me. Her attention to detail and genuine kindness have made my experience so much better.”
— MT, verified Zocdoc reviewCurious whether Blue Jay Psychiatry is the right fit?
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