Hello, I’m Emily Mendez, MS, Eds
Founder of Priceless Copy
Former therapist, now mental health PR and visibility expert
I help behavioral health practices with:
Public relations and media visibility
Inspirational social media
Local SEO for therapists
Creative storytelling with heart and strategy
Trustworthy science-based articles & blog posts
Powerful copywriting that positions them as a thought-leader
Mental health PR & marketing guided by empathy (and a DSM in the drawer) since 2015.
I used to be a psychotherapist, but after years of graduate education and clinical work, I realized something was missing. My real passion lived at the intersection of mental health and writing. I left my practice and started freelancing when I discovered a passion and a talent for mental health writing. I also began freelancing as a public relations specialist and discovered a love for that, as well.
A few years later, it clicked: I could do more for mental health businesses than just write. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in marketing, on notable teams, including Sony’s, so I understand exactly how strategy, storytelling, and design come together to move people.
Then I spotted a big gap: there are some “mental-health-focused” marketing & PR agencies, but virtually zero with real clinical understanding or experience. Most are “digital marketers.” Therapists and behavioral-health brands deserve a partner who truly understands the ethics, language, and lived realities of care.
So in 2021, I launched Priceless Copy and built a badass, values-driven team. We provide mental health public relations, content, and social media marketing for therapists that are clinically accurate, trauma-aware, and conversion-focused.
Credentials & Education
Clinical
Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Psychology from Indiana University, Purdue University in Indianapolis.
Master’s degree (M.S.Ed.) in Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Ed.S degree in Mental Health Counseling from IU in Bloomington.
Marketing & Communications
Certificate in Content Strategy from Northwestern University in Chicago
4+ years of real-world marketing experience
7 years of freelance public relations service
National Media Features
I have been quoted as a mental health expert in national publications, including Verywell Mind, Healthline, TIME, Yahoo, Business Insider, and more.
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Quoted as a former therapist and mental health expert discussing time perception and bipolar disorder.
Are You Always Late? Therapists Say Your ‘Time Personality’ May Be To Blame
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Discussed Japanese interval walking with TIME and how it helps me stay motivated.
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Provided expert commentary on the psychological benefits of rain sounds and their role in relaxation and stress relief.
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Provided expert commentary on relationship conflict resolution.
How to tell someone they aren't pulling their weight in your relationship
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Quoted as a mental health expert on how physical activity can improve emotional health, cognitive functioning, and sleep.
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Shared expert insights as a former psychotherapist on goal-setting, confidentiality, and reducing anxiety before a first therapy appointment.
7 professional tips to help you prepare for your first counseling session