From Clinical Practice to National Media

A journey from frontline mental health care to writing and contributing to the broader mental health conversation.

Emily Mendez, founder of Priceless Copy and mental health marketing specialist

It didn’t happen overnight.

2006-2011

Supported people living with serious mental illness

2011

Evaluated psychiatric emergencies in the ER

2012

Provided therapy in group private practice

2015

Began writing professionally about mental health

2017

Transitioned into mental health writing full-time

Started providing expert commentary on mental health to national media

2018

2021

Founded Priceless Copy

2025

Started contributing to WebMD

Emily Mendez, mental health copywriter and founder of Priceless Copy, sitting at an outdoor café
Workspace of Emily Mendez, mental health writer, featuring laptop and coffee in a cozy plant-filled setting.
Emily Mendez, therapist-turned writer and mental health marketing strategist, standing outdoors by wooden doorway.

Outside of Work

  • Favorite ways of staying active: Pickleball, dancing, and hiking

  • Favorite way to destress: Restorative yoga

  • Places explored: Iceland, San Juan, Belize, Hawaii, and St. Kitts

Work With Emily

Emily is available for:

  • Writing collaborations

  • Speaking engagements

  • Media interviews

  • Strategic consulting for mental health brand