Dr. Kayla Yellen, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Kayla Yellen, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
Specialties
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Health Anxiety
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Phobias
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Panic Disorder
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Depression
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Emotion Regulation Difficulties
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Adjustment Difficulties
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Mindfulness
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Trauma
Dr. Yellen is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York, dedicated to providing evidence-based treatments tailored to the unique needs and goals of each patient. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, allowing patients to challenge harmful beliefs, build healthy habits, and ultimately lead lives that are values driven and personally meaningful.
In her practice, Dr. Yellen supports individuals in managing intense emotions, understanding and accepting their feelings, and enhancing their interpersonal relationships. She recognizes that patients enter therapy at varying levels of readiness for change. Dr. Yellen works empathetically to address avoidance and fears, aiming to reduce distress and improve overall quality of life. Her therapeutic style is characterized by thoughtfulness, directness, and a genuine, supportive demeanor. She is committed to guiding patients through the therapeutic process with clarity and flexibility, ensuring that the treatment approach matches to their individual goals and needs.
Dr. Yellen specializes in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Borderline Personality Disorder, and anxiety disorders. She employs evidence-based interventions, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to foster collaborative and empathetic engagement in the pursuit of therapeutic goals.
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​Dr. Yellen has extensive experience working with patients with Borderline Personality Disorder and those struggling with intense emotional difficulties. She specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals manage emotional distress, self-harm, and suicidal behavior. Dr. Yellen provides a structured framework through DBT that helps patients achieve balance, accept themselves, and make meaningful changes in their lives. Additionally, she offers telephone coaching, allowing patients to reach out for extra support between sessions, ensuring continuous guidance and care.
Education & Training
Dr. Yellen earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University. She has extensive training in evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Practices. Her clinical training was completed at prestigious institutions in Philadelphia and New York City, including the University of Pennsylvania Outpatient Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Outpatient Clinic, La Salle University Community Psychological Services, and the Center for Anxiety. This diverse experience has enabled Dr. Yellen to refine her skills in working with a broad spectrum of patients, including children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, from various backgrounds and with a range of clinical presentations.