Irene Yaymadjian, PsyD.
Clinical Director
Dr. Yaymadjian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Specializing in Jungian psychodynamic psychotherapy, Dr. Yaymadjian focuses her private practice on supporting women experiencing postpartum depression, individuals with self-esteem issues, and those struggling with addiction and trauma-related disorders.
Her doctoral dissertation, titled “The Possible Relationship Between Jungian Personality Types and Burnout Risk Levels Among Psychotherapists,” led her to develop a self-care prevention workshop. Through this workshop, Dr. Yaymadjian volunteers her time to train mental health professionals nationwide, helping them mitigate burnout and prioritize selfcare.
As the founder of Hillside Wellness Center, a nonprofit organization in Sherman Oaks, Dr. Yaymadjian is dedicated to providing accessible mental health services to individuals and families in need. She completed her internship at the Maple Counseling Center in Beverly Hills and further honed her expertise at various residential treatment centers while establishing Hillside for the local community.
Dr. Yaymadjian is deeply committed to helping her community, particularly by offering support and guidance to mothers and new parents. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University, where she teaches courses on Addiction and Substance Use, Law and Ethics, Diagnostic Skills, Theories, and Practicum readiness to Master’s and Doctoral students.