Counseling and Psychological Services

Jennifer Dunbar Yrigoyen, LICSW

Psychotherapist
jennifer_dunbar_yrigoyen@brown.edu
Pronouns she/her/hers

Biography

  • Graduate Degree: MSW, Hunter College, New York, NY
  • Training/Past Experiences: Criminal Defense Social Worker at public defender office in Bronx, NY; Psychotherapist and Behavioral Science Instructor at hospital primary care clinic in Bronx, NY; Psychotherapist at Columbia University Counseling and Psychological Services in New York, NY.
  • Therapeutic Approach/Clinical Interests: Eclectic therapeutic approach, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, Problem solving, Relational psychotherapy, Anxiety, Depression, Identity formation/development, Relationships/relationship issues, The acculturation of immigrant groups, Ethnic minorities and issues of belonging, Cultural influences on mental health access and treatment
  • Languages: English
  • Personal Interests: First-generation Liberian-American born and raised in Providence. Spent 18 years living, working, and studying in New York City. Enjoys drinking coffee, re-watching favorite TV series over and over, spending time in nature (especially near water), and riding Peloton.