Our vision is to help people leverage psychology to improve their lives and make the world a better place.
YVJ is an inclusive community wellness hub that includes group practice, teaching and consulting, resources for parents and educators, and a place to turn with like-minded people who get it, and who are here to help
Dr. Jennifer Doran is a clinical psychologist who is licensed in New York and Connecticut. She is an expert in general mental health and wellness, psychotherapy process and outcome, assessment, trauma/PTSD, and telemental health. Dr. Doran offers individualized, evidence-based care and believes that a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship is foundational for change. She has extensive training in a range of therapeutic modalities and is passionate about matching the right tools to the individual and their needs. She is an established leader in the field and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness for all.
Dr. Jessica Lawson is a clinical psychologist, licensed in New York and Connecticut, and an assistant professor at Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University. She specializes in health psychology and trauma-informed psychotherapy, with expertise in health behavior change, treatment for eating disorders and weight management, sleep, and stress management, as well as the provision of clinical services via telemental health modalities.
Our Values
Our dream is for YVJ to foster a supportive community and to be a platform for bringing psychology to individuals and families. It truly does take a village, and we are honored to be a part of yours.
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.
Latest Hot Topics
In My Self-Care Era
Let’s be real – it’s been a year. Current event chaos, political turmoil, massive career shifts and a lot of change. Even when change is positive, it can be stressful, and I found most of this year relatively exhausting. So I decided to lean into a Summer of Self-Care and [read more]
Why I Let My Kids Play Hooky
Yes, you read that right. Not only do I occasionally let my kids “play hooky” for the day; I encourage it! We live in a workaholic culture of constant demand and never-ending stimulation. Learning how and when to take a day off is as much a core life skill as anything. [read more]
The Korean Body Scrub That Changed My Life
During my very intentional Self-Care Summer, I spent the day at a spa facility with a good friend. She encouraged me to try a Korean Body Scrub, a spa service I had yet to experience. While I was skeptical, I gave it a try, and I’m so glad I did. [read more]