Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified, licensed psychologist, author, speaker, media contributor, and a nationally recognized OCD, anxiety, and parenting expert. Since childhood, Dr. Yip has fought her own personal battle with OCD. Inspired by her childhood struggles and motivated to help others overcome theirs, she has dedicated her professional career to treating families and individuals with severe OCD, anxiety disorders, and parenting stress for over two decades.
Dr. Yip is on the board of directors of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), where she co-chairs the Diversity Advisory Council and facilitates the Perinatal OCD Task Force. She is a clinical member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), and a Clinical Fellow of the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA). In 2008, Dr. Yip established the Renewed Freedom Center in Los Angeles, followed by the Little Thinkers Center in 2016, dedicated to providing cutting-edge treatments for children, parents, and families. A sought-after speaker on mental health, family dynamics, pediatric development, and maternal wellness, she has delivered impactful presentations at over 100 national and international conferences. Recognized for her unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to the field, Dr. Yip has received several prestigious awards. Additionally, she has authored numerous articles and consistently imparts her expertise through professional training. Renowned as the go-to expert, Dr. Yip is a regular guest on television, print, podcasts, and national radio, drawing on her extensive 20-plus-year experience in evidence-based clinical treatments, teaching, and research. In an effort to raise accurate awareness, eliminate negative mental health stigmas, and provide practical parenting tools, she is tirelessly involved in a range of organizational, educational, and media projects to provide effective strategies for a Stress-Less Life. Her most paramount endeavor lies in nurturing her twin boys to live compassionately empowered by healthy and meaningful boundaries. Yip resides in Los Angeles, CA.
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Founded in 1979, ADAA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through aligning research, practice and education.