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Our Team

Jenny C. Yip, Psy.D., ABPP

Executive Director – Licensed Psychologist (PSY22024)

Dr. Yip is Board Certified in Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology. She is an Institutional Member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), a Clinical Member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), and a Clinical Member of the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) where she also serves on the Public Education Committee. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Southern California (USC) – Keck School of Medicine, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Program.

Jenny C. Yip, Psy.D., ABPP

Dr. Yip is a nationally recognized OCD and anxiety expert. She has been extensively trained by clinical and research authorities in the field of OCD, Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders, and Strategic Family Therapy. In 2000, she joined Dr. Charles S. Mansueto, Director of the Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington, and gained intensive training and understanding of OCD and its treatment. During her years working with OCD patients and their families, she received mentoring from Cloe Madanes, Co-Founder of the Strategic Approach to Family Therapy, on the application of paradoxical techniques with resistant patients and families.

Over the years, Dr. Yip has developed the Family Systems Based Strategic CBT, which integrates Mindfulness Training, Strategic Paradoxical Techniques, and traditional Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. She has successfully treated severe OCD and related anxiety within the family system for over a decade utilizing this innovative treatment modality. She has presented her work internationally, and continually provides training in her areas of expertise to other treatment professionals. She has published numerous articles, been featured in various media venues, and consulted on documentaries and film productions on OCD in children and adolescents.

In an effort to increase public awareness and eliminate negative stigmas, Dr. Yip continually speaks at various organizational, educational, and media venues about effective strategies to defeat the OCD/Anxiety Monster.

To inquire about Dr. Yip’s availability for speaking engagements, please contact us directly.

Meet The Team

Ashley Bramhall, M.A.

Program Director

Ashley Bramhall, M.A. - Program Director

Ashley Bramhall, B.S.

Program Director

Ms. Ashley Bramhall is the Program Director at the Renewed Freedom Center where she is directly trained and supervised by Dr. Yip. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and specializes in the treatment of pediatric anxiety, OCD, and related disorders using evidence-based CBT, exposure and response prevention (ERP), and mindfulness techniques.

Being a previous college athlete struggling with performance anxiety and OCD, her areas of focus also include sports psychology in order to help athletes and performers reach their fullest potential while overcoming social/performance anxiety. Ms. Ashley regularly attends and speaks at national conferences on anxiety and OCD to provide the most currently researched and advanced evidence-based practices to her patients and families.

Ashley Bramhall’s clinical services at the Renewed Freedom Center are provided under the license and supervision of Jenny C. Yip, Psy.D., ABPP (PSY22024).

Contact Ashley: AshleyBramhall@RenewedFreedomCenter.com

Caroline Kalai, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist (PSY29959)

Caroline Kalai, Psy.D. - Licensed Psychologist (PSY29959)

Caroline Kalai, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist (PSY29959)

Dr. Caroline Kalai earned her Doctorate and MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She completed her APA-accredited internship at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in the Adult Outpatient Center, where she served as chief intern. Prior to her graduate work, she obtained her BA in Psychology from UCLA and was on the board of the Psychology Society.

Dr. Kalai has worked with a full developmental range of patients from 6-month infants to older adults in various treatment settings, including hospitals, community mental health centers, and schools. She has treated culturally diverse populations presenting with a broad spectrum of stress and anxiety, such as panic disorder, phobias, OCD, trichotillomania, eating disorders, GAD, trauma-related disorders, relational difficulties, and medical/transitional stressors that cause acute anxiety. She utilizes CBT while integrating acceptance and mindfulness-based interventions in her work with patients and their families. Dr. Kalai prioritizes establishing rapport with genuine and authentic self-compassion, and providing psychoeducation to equip patients with the necessary knowledge to successfully progress through treatment and achieve symptom resolution. She also promotes and strongly believes in the benefits of self-care as an adjunct to treatment and to one’s overall well-being.

Cloris Brown, B.A.

Director of Operations

Cloris Brown, B.A. - Director of Operations

Cloris Brown, B.A.

Director of Operations

Cloris Brown attended Clark Atlanta University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Merchandising. Joining the staff of RFC as the Clinical Administrator, she brings with her close to two decades of office administration and client service experience. Understanding the impact that the program has on the lives of each individual who comes to the center, Cloris has made it her mission to ensure that both the patient and his/her clinician are well supported as they journey down the road to renewed freedom from anxiety.

Contact Cloris: ClorisBrown@RenewedFreedomCenter.com

Tanya Abughazaleh, MA

Practicum Intern

Tanya Abughazaleh, MA Practicum Intern

Tanya Abughazaleh, MA

Practicum Intern

Tanya Abughazaleh, MA is a Doctoral Practicum Intern at the Renewed Freedom Center. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Dominican University of California, San Rafael, and holds a Master’s of Arts in clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where she is currently a doctoral student. Her experience includes providing psychological assessments in the pediatric oncology department of Kaiser Permanente, as well as administering full intellectual batteries to assess emotional and mental well-being. She has worked as a behavioral therapist with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds suffering from anxiety and mood disorders. She has also provided individual therapy integrating multiple disciplines across various treatment settings, such as schools, hospitals, and community health clinics. Her services are provided under the license and supervision of Caroline Kalai, Psy.D. (PSY29959).

Contact Tanya Abughazaleh: tanyaabughazaleh@renewedfreedomcenter.com

Chelsey Whiteside, MA

Practicum Intern

Chelsey Whiteside, MA - Practicum Intern

Chelsey Whiteside, MA

Practicum Intern – Doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Chelsey Whiteside is a doctoral student at the The Chicago School of Professional Psychology – Los Angeles. Prior to pursuing her doctorate, Chelsey earned her Bachelor’s degree from American Jewish University and a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Chelsey spent the past year working at Kaiser Permanente providing neuro-developmental assessments to the pediatric oncology population. In the year prior, she learned the importance of cognitive behavioral therapy while working at the Chicago School Counseling Center. She has worked with young adults and children as a nanny, which guides her knowledge of how anxiety impacts the family system. Her current research explores the effects of neurotoxic exposure to a child’s development and possible resiliency that follow. Chelsey Whiteside is a Doctoral Practicum Intern at the Renewed Freedom Center and her services are provided under the license and supervision of Caroline Kalai, Psy.D. (PSY29959).

Contact Chelsea Whiteside: chelseywhiteside@renewedfreedomcenter.com

Jordan Cannon, B.A.

Clinical Coordinator

Tony Vu, B.A. - Executive Assistant

Jordan Cannon, B.A.

Clinical Coordinator

Jordan Cannon graduated from the Wartburg College, Iowa, with his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. He recently has been involved with ZogSports LA, a non-profit recreational company that donates funds to a charity of each team’s choosing, and ran the office center side. Through his experience, he has learned the importance of mindfulness as a valuable tool towards individual balance and progress. Joining the RFC team as Clinical Coordinator, Jordan hopes to provide a welcoming and calming atmosphere for each individual entering our center.

Contact Jordan: jordancannon@renewedfreedomcenter.com

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Jenny C. Yip, Psy.D., ABPP. License PSY22024
Division of Strategic Cognitive Behavioral Institute, Inc.
1849 Sawtelle Blvd, Suite 710, Los Angeles, CA 90025

310-268-1888

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