Judy Ho, PH.D., A.B.P.P., A.B.P.d.N.

Advisory Board Member

2022

Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology and Mental Health

Forbes Health Advisory Board Member

Dr. Judy Ho is a triple board certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University and published author. Dr. Judy maintains a private practice in Manhattan Beach, California, where she specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and expert witness work. She regularly appears as an expert psychologist on television, podcasts and radio, and contributes to other media including print and electronic periodicals. She is a co-host on the syndicate daytime television talk show The Doctors, co-host of CBS’s Face the Truth and host of The SuperCharged Life podcast, which focuses on scientific, tangible tips for physical and mental wellness, and strategies for motivation and productivity.

Dr. Judy Ho is a triple board certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University and published author. Dr. Judy maintains a private practice in Manhattan Beach, California, where she specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and expert witness work. She regularly appears as an expert psychologist ....Read More

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Board Certifications and Training

  • California Board of Psychology, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • American Board of Professional Psychology, Board Certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Board Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist
  • National Board of Forensic Evaluators, Board Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley (B. A., Psychology and B. S., Business Administration)
  • San Diego State University (M. S., Clinical Psychology)
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine (Ph.D., Clinical Psychology)
  • University of California Los Angeles, Semel Institute (Postdoctoral Fellowship)

Achievements

  • Author of Stop Self-Sabotage
  • Two-time recipient of the National Institute of Mental Health Services Research Award
  • Chair of the Institutional Review Board at Pepperdine University

  • What Is Somatization?

    If you’ve ever had anxiety about your health and/or well-being, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s estimated that 12% of people have experienced this type of anxiety before. But if your anxiety manifests into physical aches and pains that cause...

  • Xanax: Purpose, Dosage And Side Effects

    Xanax is a commonly prescribed medication designed to help people with panic and anxiety disorders. In fact, alprazolam (the generic form of Xanax) is the most commonly prescribed psychotropic medication in the U.S., and while it can help alleviate symptoms...

  • Best Online Therapy Of 2022

    Since the number of choices feels endless, finding the right online therapist can be a difficult task. Based on the type of therapy you’re looking for, one platform may be better suited for you than the next, and different providers...

  • Your Guide To The 5 Stages Of Grief

    If you’ve ever lost a loved one or gone through another dark time, you may be closely acquainted with grief. Loss can hit our emotions hard, and in unforeseen ways—you may expect to feel sadness, but other emotions like anger...

  • What Is OCD? Symptoms, Treatment And More

    Characterized by frequent and unwanted thoughts, urges or actions, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that goes beyond the occasional nagging feeling that you left the stove on or that your hands are germy. Those suffering from OCD...

  • What Is A Manic Episode?

    Mania is the state of extreme emotional highs or lows, where a person can become erratic or uncontrollable. It’s a main characteristic of bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that affects roughly 3% of Americans. Here’s what you need to...

  • Positive Affirmations And How To Use Them

    The repetition of positive, affirming words like “I can do this,” or “I’m worthy,” can often be applied for an extra dose of confidence in difficult situations. Otherwise known as positive affirmations, these phrases can serve as helpful reminders across...

  • Signs And Symptoms Of Dyslexia In Adults

    In its simplest definition, dyslexia is a developmental learning disorder that makes it difficult to read and write. Though it’s typically diagnosed in childhood, symptoms can go unrecognized until later in life and extend well beyond letter mixups. Read on...

  • Does Marriage Counseling Work?

    First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes…marriage counseling? Not always, but according to a recent survey from MidAmerica Nazarene University, an average of 49% of married couples end up in marriage counseling at some point during their union. “Couples...

  • ADHD In Adults: Diagnosis, Treatment And More

    Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition often associated with children since it’s typically diagnosed in childhood. However, adults can have ADHD, too—about 2.5% of adults are currently diagnosed with the disorder, according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA). It’s never...

  • Borderline Personality Disorder: Symptoms & Treatment

    A personality disorder is an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture, is pervasive and inflexible, has an onset in adolescence or early adulthood, is stable over time and leads...

  • Therapist Vs. Psychologist: What Is The Difference?

    When you’re ready to seek the help of a mental health professional, navigating your care options can feel intimidating. Should you see a clinical psychologist or a masters-level psychotherapist? What’s the difference between a licensed professional counselor and a social...

  • What Is Anticipatory Grief And How Does It Work?

    Anticipatory grief, also referred to as anticipatory loss or preparatory grief, is the distress a person may feel in the days, months or even years before the death of a loved one or other impending loss. “It’s the experience of...

Health Philosophy

"My mission is to empower people to take charge of their mental and physical health with evidence-based strategies that are proven to be effective for cultivating mind-body wellness and lifelong resilience. I aim to destigmatize mental health struggles and to arm people with the knowledge they need to create positive, lasting outcomes and live their best, most meaningful lives."