Jenny C. Yip, PsyD

Jenny C. Yip, PsyD, ABPP, is board certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology, and is clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. She 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. Dr. Yip has dedicated her professional career to treating families and individuals with severe OCD and anxiety disorders.

Specialty

Psychology

Current Practice

Clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California

Education

Argosy University (PsyD)

Board Certifications

American Board of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology

Career Highlights and Accolades

Dr. Yip developed the Family Systems Strategic CBT and has treated severe OCD and anxiety disorders 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 and Depression Association of America (ADAA) where she also serves on the Public Education Committee.
She serves as an advisor for the mental health nonprofit Made-of-Million and the NOCD app.
Dr. Yip founded the Renewed Freedom Center in Los Angeles in 2008.
She established the Little Thinkers Center in Los Angeles in 2016.

Publications, Books, and Media

Effects of intensive cognitive-behavioral therapy on cingulate neurochemistry in obsessive-compulsive disorder. Journal of psychiatric research.
Productive, Successful You: End Procrastination by Making Anxiety Work for You Rather Than Against You. Strategic Cognitive Behavioral Institute Book. (2013)
She has published numerous articles and continually provides training in her areas of expertise.
She is a regular speaker about mental health and has presented her work at national and international conferences.
Her expertise has been featured in various media venues including NBC’s Today Show, The Doctors, Access Hollywood, Nickelodeon, Dr. Drew, Tamron Hall Show, and the Washington Post.
Dr. Yip co-hosts the Stress-Less Life Podcast .
“Productive, Successful You: End Procrastination by Making Anxiety Work for You Rather Than Against You”.

Personal Life

Dr. Yip has fought her own personal battle with OCD since childhood. She was motivated by her struggles to help others overcome theirs and has dedicated her professional career to treating families and individuals with severe OCD and anxiety disorders.