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. To see if your state is included, please visit the official PSYPACT map.

Coming to the United States as a teen from South Korea, I understand firsthand the challenges and growth that come with adjusting to a new culture and navigating questions of identity. That personal journey has shaped my passion for supporting individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Over the years, I’ve focused my work on serving immigrant communities - especially Asian American families - through therapy that honors both their strengths and their unique experiences. At Olive Street Center, my goal is to offer a welcoming space where children and families of all backgrounds can feel seen, supported, and empowered through culturally sensitive care and community-based support.

Therapeutic Approach:

In my work, I integrate relational and family systems perspectives. This means I consider how your relationships - both past and present - influence your experiences and emotional well-being. I also explore how your family history, upbringing, and intergenerational patterns shape your current challenges and strengths. Additionally, I incorporate a range of evidence-based practices, including play therapy, Parent Management Training (PMT), and strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Just as importantly, I approach every client with a multicultural lens, always considering how aspects like race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other cultural influences shape one’s experiences and identity.

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