
Brandon Yip, PsyD JD
(He/Him/His)
Psychologist
Dr. Brandon Yip, Psy.D., J.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and specializes in Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Suicidology.
Dr. Brandon Yip, Psy.D., J.D. is a Clinical Psychologist in California and specializes in Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Suicidology. Dr. Yip holds both a doctorate in clinical psychology and a law degree. Dr. Yip completed a 2 year post-doctoral fellowship in Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment at Pacific Clinics and a 1 year post-doctoral fellowship in community health. Dr. Yip completed his doctoral internship in Forensic and Correctional Psychology at the CA Dept. of Correction and Rehabilitation and a Neuropsychology externship at Children's Hospital LA/ USC Keck Medicine. He has numerous publications/ presentations on suicide, culture, and risk assessments. Dr. Yip has has held clinical positions at academic medical hospitals, corrections facilities/ prisons, diversion programs, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, community health centers/ clinics, crisis centers, and school based mental health programs. Dr. Yip leads a Psychological Evaluation Program, supervises doctoral interns/ students, and works in a school based program and diversion program. He also is a consultant to various law enforcement agencies and a peer reviewer for Springer journals.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Career
- Cognitive Functioning
- College and School Placement
- Depression
- Financial Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Learning Disorder
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Physical Stress
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Forensic Psychotherapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Neuropsychology Treatment
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Formal Psychological Assessment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$380 — $420per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – California
- Anthem – California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – California
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Payment methods
- Venmo
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
Psychologist
CA Board of Psychology
25651, California
Certificates
Health Service Psychologist
National Register of Health Service Psychologist
Education
California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology), 2020
Clinical Health Psychology
Publications
Exploring cultural risk factors for suicide in Asian American, European American, and Hispanic American adolescents
2021, Current Psychology, 10.1007/s12144-021-02399-8
Although existing research suggests there are differences in the expression of suicidal ideations (SI) and behaviors among various ethnic groups, few stud
See publicationViolent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Scale & Suicide Risk Assessment (SRA) Scale
2016, Center for Risk Assessment, 10.13140/RG.2.2.32263.50087
Suicide Risk Assessment (SRA) Scale and Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Scale
See publication