Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Clinical Psychologist in Pasadena
With over 30 years of clinical experience, I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. My practice in Pasadena, California, emphasizes creating a safe, collaborative therapeutic environment where patients can explore personal and professional difficulties. Specializing in psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis, I address issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and cross-cultural dynamics.My approach prioritizes individualized care, recognizing that each patient's needs are unique and require tailored strategies. As an expert in Asian American experiences and academic challenges, I provide culturally informed support to help clients achieve lasting emotional growth and resilience. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my extensive publications, leadership roles in professional organizations, and forensic expertise in cases involving cultural and racial dynamics.
Services
Psychodynamic Therapy
Couples Therapy
Psychoanalysis
Asian Americans Counseling
Adult Family Counseling
Forensic Expert Services
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis.
- Our practice specializes in cross-cultural dynamics and Asian American mental health.
- We provide individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
- Our founder holds leadership roles in prestigious psychoanalytic organizations.
- We combine clinical expertise with cultural sensitivity in all therapeutic approaches.
Services
Psychodynamic Therapy
This therapy explores emotional patterns and unconscious processes affecting current behavior. Through weekly sessions, patients gain self-awareness and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Ideal for addressing depression, anxiety, and relationship issues through evidence-based, personalized care.
Couples Therapy
Focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts in partnerships. Using a blame-free approach, sessions help couples rebuild trust and intimacy while addressing underlying emotional dynamics that impact their relationship satisfaction.
Psychoanalysis
A comprehensive treatment involving multiple weekly sessions to explore deep-seated emotional pain and trauma. Emphasizes the therapeutic relationship to foster personal growth and lasting psychological transformation through intensive, long-term care.
Asian Americans Counseling
Specialized therapy addressing racial trauma, acculturation stress, and intergenerational conflicts. Combines cultural competence with clinical expertise to help Asian American clients navigate identity formation and systemic challenges in a supportive environment.
Forensic Expert Services
Provides expert court testimony and psychological assessments in legal cases. Focuses on cultural/ethnic dynamics, trauma evaluation, and immigration-related mental health issues with professional, court-compliant analysis and reporting.
People
Kris Yi, Ph. D
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Kris Yi, Ph. D is a clinical psychologist with 30+ years of experience in psychoanalysis and cross-cultural mental health. She serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of American Psychoanalytic Association and trains analysts at the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis. Her research focuses on Asian American identity and racial trauma.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis, focusing on uncovering emotional patterns and fostering self-awareness through collaborative, insight-oriented treatment.
Do you work with Asian American clients specifically?
Yes, I have extensive experience addressing cultural identity, intergenerational conflicts, and racial dynamics unique to Asian American individuals and families.
What types of forensic services do you provide?
I offer expert psychological testimony in legal cases involving cultural/ethnic dynamics, immigration matters, and trauma assessment.
How do you address academic and professional challenges?
I help graduate students and academics navigate dissertation stress, work-life balance, and professional relationship challenges using targeted therapeutic strategies.
