Jiwon Yoo, Ph.D.

Welcome to my practice. I’m a licensed psychologist providing psychotherapy and psychological evaluations for children, teens, and adults in New York and New Jersey, as well as in the 42 and counting PSYPACT participating states (please visit https://psypact.gov/page/psypactmap for more information).

Coming to the United States as a teen from South Korea, I can share that my own course of cultural adjustment and identity development has led me to become passionate about creating a safe support system for individuals and families of diverse cultural backgrounds. Throughout my career, I have devoted myself to providing therapeutic services that take into account the successes and challenges of immigrant populations, especially those of Asian American families. At Olive Street Center, I aim to continue my role as an advocate for children and families of diverse backgrounds, providing multiculturally sensitive therapeutic and community-based services.

Therapeutic Approach:

In my practice, I largely base my understanding of client issues on relational and family systems perspectives. This means I conceptualize presenting concerns within the context of one’s upbringing and intergenerational relationships. I also integrate play therapy, Parent Management Training (PMT), as well as core concepts and strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Additionally, I employ a multicultural lens when working with my clients, taking into consideration the role of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other cultural factors.

Specialization:

  • Early childhood behavioral issues

  • Emotion regulation issues

  • Parenting issues

  • ADHD

  • Trauma

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Asian American family dynamics

** I am bilingual and have professional proficiency in Korean.

Education & Training:

Throughout my training, I had the privilege of working in diverse clinical settings, including schools, hospitals, college counseling centers, and community clinics. I provided individual, family, and group therapy, conducted neuropsychological evaluations, and led psychoeducational workshops for clients of all ages. Previously, I worked as a supervising psychologist at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, where I trained doctoral-level trainees and specialized in forensic psychosocial evaluations and trauma-focused therapy for children affected by abuse and maltreatment.

  • Post-doctoral fellowship at NYU Langone Health, Child Study Center, New York, NY

  • Predoctoral internship (APA-accredited) at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ

  • Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited) at Seton Hall University

  • M.A. & Ed.M. in Psychological Counseling at Teachers College, Columbia University

  • B.S. in Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign