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Ellen Hyunyoung Park, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

New York License#: 024786

New Jersey License #: 35SI00703600

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I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychological assessment and treatment.

I received my BA in mass communication and psychology (double major) from the University of Delaware. I continued my education and received my MSc in cognitive neuroscience from Vanderbilt University and a PsyD in clinical psychology from Yeshiva University in New York City. Currently, I am licensed in the following states: New York, New Jersey. Outside of my practice, I work as a supervising psychologist at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. I am also a psychoanalytic candidate at the Contemporary Freudian Society in New York.

I am a psychodynamically oriented psychologist. While I don’t adhere strictly to any one theoretical model, I integrate a variety of psychodynamic theories in my practice, all of which are supported by substantial case study evidence. I remain open to other therapeutic approaches; however, in reality, I find that I rarely use manualized treatments outside of the psychodynamic framework, as each patient responds differently. So, I primarily practice from a psychodynamic perspective, which has yielded good therapeutic outcomes.

That said, when working with different populations, I’m more flexible and willing to incorporate other approaches beyond psychodynamic theory. Still, I feel most comfortable operating within the psychodynamic lens.

In addition to my psychodynamic training, I also received intensive training in neuropsychology and have research experience in cognitive neuroscience. As a result, when conducting assessments or diagnostic evaluations, I follow standardized protocols to ensure a comprehensive and accurate understanding of each individual. However, I’ve found that my familiarity with psychodynamic perspectives can often deepen the interpretation of evaluation results, offering additional insight into the underlying dynamics that may not be immediately apparent through standardized testing alone.

In my blog, I write frequently about Freud’s theories. This isn’t because I consider myself strictly Freudian, but rather because I see Freud’s work as foundational to the field of psychotherapy. Reading his original texts, I was struck by their depth and how relevant they remain in reflecting on contemporary therapeutic approaches. Objectively, this isn’t about personal belief, it’s a matter of scholarly exploration based on historical analysis.

My blog aims to highlight modern practices by tracing their historical roots and evolution. This helps us become more mindful and aware of what we’re doing with our patients today, and how both the patients and the societal context have changed over time. It’s a space for deeper exploration and reflection on the enduring relevance of our theoretical foundations.

Selected Professional Memberships

• American Psychological Association
• American Psychoanalytic Association
• Contemporary Freudian Society
• International Neuropsychoanalysis Society
• International Psychoanalytical Association
• Jungnang Fine Arts Association (Seoul, South Korea)

My specialties include but are not limited to the following :

Supervised Clinical Experience

During my clinical training, I worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings in New York City: the Bronx Psychiatric Center, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, the Neurological Institute of New York at Columbia University Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Hospital. I also completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship at North Central Bronx Hospital. I undertook my postdoctoral training at Insight Psychology, LLC, the Contemporary Freudian Society, and Jacobi Medical Center.

Selected Presentations

Park, H., Geramian, H., Ho, J.S., Aronov, A., Mak, W.J., Yenko, I., Francois, D., & Zweig, R. A. (2020). The effects of word use and personality pathology on depression and suicidal behavior in older adult inpatients. Presented as a poster at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Online.

Nakhutina, L., Park, H., Mounsey, T., Margolis, S. A., & Grant, A. C. (2017). The relationship between prospective memory performance, memory complaints, and depression in ethnically diverse patients with epilepsy. Presented as a poster at the International Neuropsychological Society conference in New Orleans, LA.