Your Village Journey

Psychological & Consulting Services

Every journey is unique. We would love to be a part of yours.

YVJ is a psychology and wellness hub, led by two clinical psychologists, who get it and are here to help.

We provide a range of general and specialty services, offering high quality, individually tailored, evidence-based treatment and consultation. We know that with the right tools and guidance, joy can be found in the journey, often leading to a more fulfilling, happier life.

We believe in the power of community and in having a connected and supportive team at your side – a village.

Dr. Jennifer and Dr. Jessica are clinical psychologists, working parents, colleagues and friends.

Our passion is helping people improve their lives, enjoy more satisfying relationships, and achieve their personal or professional goals. We love what we do and we believe in it. We have seen how the power of psychology can change lives. We have also seen how difficult it is to find help and to access high-quality information about mental health and wellness.

Our vision in creating YVJ is to take what we know and share it in fun and creative ways that can be easily understood and are accessible to all. We believe that everyone has the right to mental health and wellness, and that evidence-based psychological principles should be available to anyone who wants or needs them – regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, insurance status, sexual or gender orientation, ability level, political affiliation, or citizenship.

Psychology can be powerful and transformative in many different ways – whether that be through traditional therapy, specialty consultation, speaking engagements and workshops, community events, or writing. At YVJ, we work across this spectrum and are expanding the boundaries of what psychology can do and how it can reach you.

YVJ is designed to be an inclusive community space, where we routinely share evidence-based psychological principles in easily digestible tidbits you can seamlessly incorporate into your daily life, so that anyone who wants those tools can have them.

Jessica Lawson, PhD and Jennifer Doran, PhDJenn and Jess Moms and PhDs

Your Village Journey, helping you find joy in the journey, wherever you can, whenever you can.

We Bring Psychology to You

A place to learn, connect, and reflect on the many joys and challenges of living in our fast-paced and complicated modern world.

We provide a full range of psychotherapy and coaching services that are individually tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.

Access high-quality information about a range of important topics facing parents and families today.

Our Blog posts and Videos are designed to be short in nature – something you can tune into for 5 minutes a day or less!

Check out videos and interviews of Dr. Jennifer and Dr. Jessica sharing their knowledge.

Psychology Accessible to All

Our mission is to help everyone embrace the power of psychology and apply it to their own lives by:

  • Sharing psychological principles and techniques in creative and fun ways

  • Providing specialized services and consultation throughout the community

  • Teaching skills designed to promote healthier living and relationships

  • Providing parents and educators with tools to raise psychologically healthy and resilient children

  • Helping individuals maximize their potential and optimize growth

  • Creating a community to help individuals build and nurture their own village

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