Judy Ho

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Judy Ho

Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN, CFMHE
Born
Taipei, Taiwan
NationalityTaiwanese, American
Other namesDr. Judy Ho, Dr. Judy
CitizenshipUnited States, Taiwan
OccupationClinical & Forensic Psychologist, Professor of Psychology, television host
Known forThe Doctors, Dr. Drew, CNN
Board member ofAmerican Board of Professional Psychology (Examination Board Chair), (Treasurer, Board of Directors),
RelativesMaria Ho (sister)
Academic background
EducationPh.D. (Clinical Psychology)
Masters (Clinical)
BA (Psychology)
BS (Business Administration)
Alma materUC San Diego (PhD),
UC Berkeley (BA)(BS)
Academic work
DisciplinePsychologist
Sub-disciplineClinical Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Neuropsychology
Psychopathology
Psychological Testing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Behavior management
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
InstitutionsPepperdine University
Notable works
Websitehttp://www.drjudyho.com

Judy Ho (commonly known as Dr. Judy Ho or Dr. Judy), is a triple board-certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, media personality, motivational speaker, clinical researcher, and published author,[1] born in Taipei, Taiwan with dual U.S. citizenship.

Dr. Judy regularly appears on national television and radio broadcasts as a psychology expert, panelist, narrator and host.[2] She co-hosted Season 12 of The Doctors,[3] preceded by hosting the CBS syndicated talk show Face The Truth (2018)[4] alongside Vivica Fox, being a recurring panelist (over 200 episodes) on The Dr. Drew Show (2013-2016).

She currently hosts the Podcast SuperCharged Life with Dr. Judy,[5] Her podcast is aimed at doling out scientific, practical tips for people to improve their lives in all areas, including healthy living, kicking bad habits, mental and physical wellness, productivity, motivation, and relationships.

Dr. Judy maintains a private practice based in Los Angeles, CA, while working as a tenured associate professor of psychology at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (since 2010).[6]

Early life[]

Born in Taipei, Taiwan[7] Dr. Judy is fluent in Mandarin[8] and moved with her family to the United States when she was nine-years-old. She is the older sister to Maria Ho, a noted professional poker player.

Education and accreditation[]

Dr. Judy attended the University of California, Berkeley where she received a BA in psychology and a BS in business administration. She completed her MS and PhD in clinical psychology through a joint doctoral program at UC San Diego School of Medicine and San Diego State University. Her three-year postdoctoral fellowship in child psychiatry was sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health at the University of California, Los Angeles Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.

She is a two-time recipient of the National Institute of Mental Health Services Research Award (2004, 2008) a.k.a. the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award. In 2016 she received the Provost's Research Award, and created an evidence-based psychoeducational support program to help new mothers in low-income communities learn effective skills to combat postpartum depression, in partnership with WIC (Women, Infants, and Children).

Licensed by the California Board of Psychology in 2009, and having received her board-certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology in 2011,[9] Dr. Judy became double-board certified through the National Board of Forensic Evaluators in 2015, upon earning her diplomate as a Board Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE).[10] In 2019 she received her third board certification (ABPdN) through the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology.

Career[]

In addition to her private practice in Manhattan Beach, CA, Dr. Judy simultaneously teaches psychopathology, treatment methods, and statistical analyses to doctoral and master psychology students at Pepperdine University as a tenured associate professor, hosts an active research lab, and serves on a number of committees.

She is the founder and executive director of the STAGES Project,[11] a not-for-profit prevention program for at-risk youth, which utilizes arts and music as a therapeutic intervention for at-risk students.[12] In 2016, Ho created and implemented PEP4SAFE, a scientifically-driven, no-cost psychoeducational program for parents and teachers in various school districts of Los Angeles, CA, for which she acts as the Principal Investigator.[13]

Areas of expertise[]

Dr. Judy specializes in comprehensive psychological testing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and behavior management. Areas of expertise include: depression and anxiety issues, childhood and adult ADHD, youth behavioral issues, personality disorders, co-occurring alcoholism & substance use disorders, and learning disorders & cognitive dysfunction.

As a Certified Forensic mental health evaluator (CFMHE), she is retained as an psychological expert witness in civil and criminal cases, conducting forensic evaluations and testifying for both the prosecution/plaintiff and the defense.

Consulting work[]

Dr. Judy has served as a forensic and/or neuropsychological consultant for multiple national organizations and treatment centers, including the National Institute of Mental Health's Community Partners in Care Project (2008-2011), Centers for Disease Control's Legacy Project (2011-2015), the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (2011–present), Kaiser Permanente (2013–present), Promises Treatment Center (2013-2017), Bridges to Recovery (2011–2020),[14] Clearview Treatment Centers (2012–2019), Pure Recovery California (2016–2018), Milestones Ranch Malibu (2017–present),[15] and the Center for Professional Recovery (2017–2018).[16]

She serves on many board of directors, including Board Chair on the ABPP Examination Committee (2016–present), Treasurer and Board of Directors of the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology,[17] Board of Directors of Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles,[18] and Chair of the Pepperdine University Graduate and Professional Schools Institutional Review Board (IRB).[19]

Author[]

On August 20, 2019, Ho's first book Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way[20] was published by HarperCollins.

Dr. Judy has regularly written[21] and contributed[22] to various print and online publications, offering psychological analysis, professional advice and clinical research to trending news topics and breaking stories, some publications have included Psychology Today,[23] Teen Vogue,[24] Yahoo Lifestyle,[25] Life & Style, Us Weekly, and Bustle Magazine.[26] She also contributes clinical research manuscripts[27] to national and international psychological journals, and has written chapter contributions[28] for mental health textbooks.[29][30]

Television and radio[]

Ho lends her forensic and psychological expertise, insight and commentary to a variety of television, radio and media programs. As of 2021, she was featured on Netflix's "", she frequents CNN, Access Hollywood, Fox 11 News, and several crime and mystery programs on the Oxygen, HLN and Investigation Discovery channels. Significant televised host and co-host roles have included co-hosting FOX's The Daily Helpline (2014), co-hosting Crime Watch Daily alongside Matt Doran (2016), and being a recurring panelist for four seasons of Dr. Drew On Netflix she appears in several crime, mystery and investigation re-enactment docuseries, including Deep Undercover and Murderous Affairs.

The Doctors[]

After multiple guest appearances onThe Doctors Dr. Judy joined the show's cast in 2017, as the resident psychologist and mental health professional, guest co-hosting 82 episodes during Season 10. In 2019, she returned as a host of the show for the 12th season.

Face The Truth[]

Season 1 of the CBS syndicated daytime talk show Face The Truth, produced by Jay McGraw and Stage 29 Productions, premiered nationwide on September 10, 2018,[31] hosted by Dr. Judy, Vivica A. Fox, Rosie Mercado, Areva Martin, and Judge "Scary Mary" (Mary Chrzanowski). The show aimed to provide conflict resolution for guests facing life and relationship challenges.

SuperCharged Life with Dr. Judy[]

Season 1 of the Supercharged Life with Dr. Judy podcast, produced by , premiered nationwide on March 24, 2021,[32] hosted by Dr. Judy. The program aims to provide scientific and practical tips to improve lives in areas of health, mental health, work, and relationships. Dr. Judy interviews inspirational leaders on some of her episodes, and on other episodes provides a solo hosted program delving deeply into variety of topics and answers listeners' questions.

Crime and Investigation[]

As a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, and with her experience as an expert forensic witness, Dr. Judy frequently provides forensic analysis and narration on crime/investigative re-enactment programs, including Netflix's Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (2021), multiple episodes of Oxygen's Snapped (2018-2020), multiple episodes of Murder Among Friends (2016-2017), Blood Relatives (2015-2016), Snapped: Killer Couples (2015-2016), Killer Kids (2015), and Wicked Attraction (2013).

Reality TV[]

In 2021, Dr. Judy appeared on Discovery Channel's alongside Will Smith, to discuss Will's fears of sharks and why all humans deal with phobias from the perspective of a neuropsychologist and expert in human behavior, with Will overcoming his fear of sharks by the end of the episode. In 2015, Dr. Judy appeared on season 4 of We TV's Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars, as an expert in human behavior and compatibility, to secretly evaluate the relationship interactions of celebrity couples, including The Bachelor's Sean Lowe & Catherine Giudici and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo's "Mama June" & "Sugar Bear". She has also been seen as a celebrity therapist on Braxton Family Values (2012).

Dr. Judy is a supporter of the performing arts and has participated in musicals, singing and dance since adolescence. During graduate school she competed, and was a semifinalist, on the sole season of Fame - a NBC reality television talent-contest featuring 24 dancer/singers, hand-picked by producer Debbie Allen.

In 2010, while personally attending a taping of The Price Is Right Christmas Eve episode, Ho was randomly selected to be a contestant and made it to the final showcase portion of the show, where she won double showcases for a total of $101,244 - which tied for the third highest winner in the show's history.

Other[]

Having a long-standing professional friendship with Dr. Drew Pinsky, Dr. Judy regularly joins him on-air to co-host Dr. Drew Midday Live on KABC 790 radio, which broadcasts in Los Angeles and San Francisco. On the same station, she offers a psychological POV, advice and analysis as a guest expert on the McIntyre In The Morning.[33]

In 2018, Ho filmed a cameo in the J. J. Abrams' feature film The Cloverfield Paradox, as a news pundit (the role was eventually cut out of the final edit).

Filmography[]

Some notable television credits include the following (with detailed listing on IMDb:[34]

Television

References[]

  1. ^ "Judy Ho PhD Author Profile". Harper Collins. Archived from the original on March 25, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  2. ^ "Judy Ho IMDb credits". IMDb. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  3. ^ "CBS to Launch Syndicated Talk Show 'Face the Truth' With Vivica A. Fox". CBS Press. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  4. ^ "CBS to Launch Syndicated Talk Show 'Face the Truth' With Vivica A. Fox". Variety. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  5. ^ "Supercharged Life with Dr. Judy". Apple podcast. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  6. ^ "Pepperdine Faculty Guide". Pepperdine. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  7. ^ "Long Dragon Realty - The Ho Family". Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  8. ^ "Human Trafficking Legal Network Board Members". HTLN. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  9. ^ "Newly Board Certified Psychologists". ABPP. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  10. ^ "List of Current Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluators (CFMHE)". National Board of Forensic Evaluators. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  11. ^ "Stages Project". The Stages Project. August 1, 2009. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  12. ^ "Stages Project Presents". Patch Media. 19 July 2012. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  13. ^ "MBEF Parent Workshops". www.mbef.org. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  14. ^ "Bridges To Recovery - Team". Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  15. ^ "Milestones Ranch Staff". Milestones Ranch. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  16. ^ "Center For Professional Recovery - Staff". Center for Professional Recovery. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  17. ^ "About Us". American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  18. ^ "Leadership". Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  19. ^ "Graduate and Professional Schools IRB". Pepperdine University. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  20. ^ "Stop Self Sabotage". Harper Collins. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  21. ^ "Recognizing The Signs of a Troubled Teen by Dr. Judy Ho". HLN. September 5, 2013. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  22. ^ "Helpful Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season". The Doctors TV. December 4, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  23. ^ "Why We Self-Sabotage'". Psychology Today. 2 November 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  24. ^ "Why You Should Totally Participate in 'No Selfies Day'". Teen Vogue. 16 March 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  25. ^ "The Clinton-Lewinsky scandal is now part of the MeToo movement". Yahoo. June 4, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  26. ^ "15 Behaviors That Can Make Someone Toxic To Be Around". Yahoo. May 9, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  27. ^ "Perceptions of the Acceptability of Parent Training Among Chinese Immigrant Parents: Contributions of Cultural Factors and Clinical Need" (PDF). UCLA. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  28. ^ "Evidence-Based Treatments for Conduct Problems Among Ethnic Minorities". Research Gate. August 1, 2010. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  29. ^ "Immigrants: Acculturation, Socioeconomic Challenges and Cultural Psychology". Nova Publishers. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  30. ^ "Psychology of Punishment: New Research". Nova Publishers. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  31. ^ "CTD Gets Ready to 'Face the Truth'". Broadcasting Cable. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  32. ^ "Podcasts". Stage 29 Productions. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  33. ^ "Dr. Judy Ho Radio & Podcasts". drjudyho.com. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  34. ^ "Judy Ho (I)". imdb.com. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
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