Kris Yi, Ph. D

In search of a trustworthy and experienced psychologist in Pasadena? Look no further. At the practice of Dr. Kris Yi, your mental health and overall well-being are our top priority. With nearly three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Yi specializes in providing individual psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and couples/family therapy to a diverse range of adults. As a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst (License No. 11913), Dr. Yi is committed to delivering personalized care and attention to each patient, ensuring a tailored approach that addresses individual needs and experiences.

About Therapy

At the heart of our therapy sessions lies the creation of a safe and trusting environment where you can comfortably explore your current challenges and difficulties in work and relationships. Dr. Yi believes that a strong therapeutic relationship, founded on collaboration and commitment from both parties, is vital to achieving meaningful changes. With over 25 years of experience and training, Dr. Yi employs a flexible and pragmatic approach to therapy, recognizing that each patient's needs are unique and require an individualized responsiveness. Whether you're grappling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma, or other challenges, Dr. Yi is equipped to help you navigate through these trying times.

Services Offered

Dr. Yi's expertise extends to various areas, including relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and cross-cultural dynamics. Additionally, Dr. Yi excels in working with academics and graduate students, having a deep understanding of the challenges that come with academia, dissertation writing, work-life balance, and managing relationships with advisors and colleagues.

About Dr. Kris Yi

Dr. Kris Yi is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. She currently serves as a co-chairperson for the International Relational Committee (IRC) of the American Psychological Association's Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Dr. Yi is also on the board of the Psychotherapy Action Network (PsiAN) and a training & supervising analyst at the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis (ICP) of Los Angeles. She presents widely on Asian American Experience and various topics related to race and racial identity.

Dr. Yi's curriculum vitae includes numerous faculty appointments, including her current positions at the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles, and the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute, Tustin. She has also served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology at Pomona College and an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology and Antioch University.

Dr. Yi's professional affiliations and leadership activities include the International Relations Committee of American Psychological Association's Division of Psychoanalysis and the Psychotherapy Action Network (PsiAN), among others.

At the practice of Dr. Kris Yi, our mission is to help you develop the tools necessary to navigate life's challenges, heal, and thrive. Contact us today to take the first step towards a more fulfilling personal life and work.