Biography

Dr. Jenny Yip is a board-certified clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and nationally recognized expert in OCD, anxiety, and maternal mental health. Having experienced the challenges of OCD firsthand from an early age, she brings a unique blend of personal insight, clinical expertise, and practical strategies to her work. Known for her compassionate yet direct approach, often referred to as the "Velvet Hammer", Dr. Yip is dedicated to helping individuals and families move beyond anxiety, stress, and intrusive thoughts to build healthier and more meaningful lives.

With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Yip is the founder of Renewed Freedom Center and Little Thinkers Center in Los Angeles, where she specializes in evidence-based treatment for OCD, anxiety, executive functioning, and family dynamics. Her work focuses on empowering both children and adults through practical, family-oriented interventions that promote emotional resilience, healthy boundaries, and long-term personal growth. She is especially recognized for making complex psychological concepts approachable and actionable in everyday life.

Dr. Yip is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the USC Keck School of Medicine and a board-certified expert in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, a distinction earned by fewer than 2% of licensed psychologists. In addition to mentoring future mental health professionals, she serves in leadership and training roles within the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), where she contributes to clinician education, maternal mental health advocacy, and improving access to evidence-based care for diverse communities worldwide.

A trusted media expert, Dr. Yip has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, The Doctors, Access Hollywood, and other major platforms, where she is known for translating mental health topics into relatable, real-world guidance. Her insights and commentary have also been featured in publications including CNN, NPR, Forbes Health, Oprah Daily, Parents, SHAPE, USA Today, and The Washington Post. Through her podcast, The Stress-Less Life, she continues to share practical tools and conversations aimed at helping people navigate modern-day stress and anxiety with greater flexibility and confidence. Dr. Yip is the author of "Productive, Successful You: End Procrastination by Making Anxiety Work for You Rather Than Against You" and "Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts," a compassionate guide for mothers navigating anxiety and OCD during pregnancy and postpartum. Whether through her clinical work, media appearances, books, or international speaking engagements, her mission remains centered on helping people transform anxiety into action, strengthen emotional well-being, and create lasting change in their lives.
- IMDb mini biography by: Dr. Jenny Yip

Clinical psychologist.