Yvonne Jenkins Phd

Yvonne Jenkins, PhD, is a dedicated psychologist with a focus on helping individuals navigate the complexities of stress, depression, and anxiety. She understands that stressful conditions often manifest during significant life transitions, academic or work-related challenges, family issues, and relational difficulties. With a relational and integrative psychodynamic orientation, Yvonne's work is deeply informed by the diverse realities of culture, race, ethnicity, and gender. She creates an environment where clients feel safe, understood, and hopeful as they embark on their journeys toward meaningful change. Yvonne enjoys working with adults, older adolescents, and college students, addressing adjustment issues, mood disorders, anxiety, and acculturation challenges. Her therapeutic practice incorporates Relational Cultural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and principles of racial identity theory, while being attuned to the social realities that influence emotional distress. Additionally, Yvonne is an experienced clinical supervisor and consultant, committed to fostering resilience and effective coping skills among her clients.