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 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.
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.
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Meet The Team
Ashley Bramhall, M.A.
Program Director
Ashley Bramhall, M.A. - Program Director
Ashley Bramhall, M.A.
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
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Caroline Kalai, Psy.D.
Director of Training
Licensed Psychologist
Caroline Kalai, Psy.D. - Licensed Psychologist (PSY29959)
Caroline Kalai, Psy.D.
Director of Training
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.
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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
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Jennifer Lynch, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Jennifer Lynch, Psy.D. - Licensed Psychologist (PSY30626)
Jennifer Lynch, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist (PSY30626)
Dr. Jennifer Lynch earned her Doctorate and Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles campus. She completed her internship and postdoctoral training at Clifford Beers Clinic in New Haven, Connecticut. Upon completing her fellowship, she continued working in their psychology department as a staff psychologist, where she assisted in developing the testing program, conducted autism and psychological assessments, treated patients with a spectrum of disorders, and supervised interns. Prior to her degree in psychology, Dr. Lynch worked as an elementary school teacher for second through fourth grades.
Dr. Lynch trained at the Renewed Freedom Center as a pre-doctoral practicum intern in 2012 – 2013, and has extensive experience treating adults and children diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and related anxiety disorders. She utilizes a CBT approach, incorporating mindfulness when working with children, adults, and families. In addition, she is credentialed in Evidence-Based Treatments including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Child Parent Psychotherapy.
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Alberto Collazzoni, Ph.D.
Registered Psychological Assistant
Alberto Collazzoni, Ph.D. - Registered Psychological Assistant, PSB94024494
Alberto Collazzoni, Ph.D.
Registered Psychological Assistant, PSB94024494
Dr. Alberto Collazzoni earned his master’s degree in 2010 and Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 2015 from the University of L’Aquila, Italy. During these years, he had the opportunity to work in both public and private mental health treatment settings. He has also had 4 years of training in cognitive-behavioral therapy from the School of Cognitive Psychotherapy (SPC) in Rome, Italy where he treated adolescents and adults suffering from generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and depression. In 2017, he gained further experience as an Assistant Project Scientist at the UCLA Stress Lab. Dr. Collazzoni works primarily from a CBT approach, including cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, and ACT. Due to his passion in treating OCD and anxiety from a cognitive-behavioral approach, he joined RFC in 2018 to complete his fellow wship. Dr. Collazzoni is a Registered Psychological Assistant at the Renewed Freedom Center, and his services are provided under the license and supervision of Caroline Kalai, Psy.D. (PSY29959).
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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 Chelsey Whiteside: chelseywhiteside@renewedfreedomcenter.com
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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
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Jasmine Jeter, B.S.
Clinical Coordinator
Jasmine Jeter, B.S. - Clinical Coordinator
Jasmine Jeter, B.S.
Clinical Coordinator
Jasmine Jeter graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences. Since graduating, she has worked closely with children understanding the importance of individualizing educational goals. Aside from her experience in school settings, she also has volunteer experience in clinical settings with children. Jasmine is interested in furthering her education with the pediatric population, and is eager to use her skills to facilitate the needs of patients at RFC.
Contact Jasmine Jeter: jasminejeter@renewedfreedomcenter.com
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Abuzar Patan, B.S.
Executive Assistant
Abuzar Patan, B.S. - Executive Assistant
Abuzar Patan, B.S.
Executive Assistant
Abuzar Patan is an Executive Assistant at the Renewed Freedom Center. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Virginia Commonwealth University. He conducts detailed business analyses to provide valuable data-driven recommendations and craft effective business strategies. His experience includes providing assistance in many forms, such as social media management and marketing, project management, web design, business development, and efficiently completing daily operational tasks. Working at Renewed Freedom Center, Abuzar strives to bring positivity to as many lives as possible.
Contact Abuzar Patan: abuzarpatan@renewedfreedomcenter.com
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