Judy Ho
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,<ref name="https://www.harpercollins.com/author/132043/judy-ho-phd/"></ref> 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.<ref name="https://www.imdb.com"></ref> She co-hosted Season 12 of "The Doctors", preceded by hosting the CBS syndicated talk show "Face The Truth" <ref name="https://variety.com"></ref> alongside Vivica Fox, being a recurring panelist (over 200 episodes ) on "The Dr. Drew Show" . She currently hosts the Podcast SuperCharged Life with Dr. Judy,<ref name="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/"></ref> 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).<ref name="http://newsroom.pepperdine.edu"></ref> Early life. Born in Taipei, Taiwan<ref name="http://longdragonrealty.com"></ref> Dr. Judy is fluent in  Mandarin<ref name="http://www.htln.org"></ref> 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,<ref name="http://www.abpp.org"></ref> 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 . 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,<ref name="https://sites.google.com/site/thestagesproject/get-involved"></ref> a not-for-profit prevention program for at-risk youth, which utilizes arts and music as a therapeutic intervention for at-risk students.<ref name="http://www.patch.com"></ref> 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. 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 , 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 , Centers for Disease Control's Legacy Project , the Los Angeles County  Department of Mental Health , Kaiser Permanente , Promises Treatment Center , Bridges to Recovery ,<ref name="http://www.bridgestorecovery.com"></ref> Clearview Treatment Centers , Pure Recovery California , Milestones Ranch Malibu , and the Center for Professional Recovery .<ref name="https://www.centerforprofessionalrecovery.com"></ref> She serves on many board of directors, including Board Chair on the ABPP Examination Committee , Treasurer and Board of Directors of the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Board of Directors of Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, and Chair of the Pepperdine University Graduate and Professional Schools Institutional Review Board (IRB).<ref name="https://community.pepperdine.edu"></ref> 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"<ref name="http://www.harperwave.com/book/9780062874344/Stop-Self-Sabotage-Judy-Ho/"></ref> was published by HarperCollins. Dr. Judy has regularly written<ref name="http://www.hlntn.com"></ref> and contributed<ref name="http://www.thedoctorstv.com"></ref> 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,<ref name="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/"></ref> Teen Vogue,<ref name="http://www.teenvogue.com"></ref> Yahoo Lifestyle,<ref name="http://www.yahoo.com"></ref> Life & Style, Us Weekly, and Bustle Magazine.<ref name="http://www.bustle.com"></ref> She also contributes clinical research manuscripts<ref name="http://www.psych.ucla.edu"></ref > to national and international psychological journals, and has written chapter contributions<ref name="http://www.researchgate.net"></ref> for mental health textbooks. 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". Section::::"The Doctors". After multiple guest appearances on "The 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. Section::::"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,<ref name="https://www.broadcastingcable.com"></ref> 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. Section::::"SuperCharged Life with Dr. Judy". Season 1 of the "Supercharged Life with Dr. Judy" podcast, produced by Stage 29 Podcast Productions, premiered nationwide on March 24, 2021,<ref name="https://www.stage29.tv/shows/podcasts/"></ref> 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 "" , multiple episodes of Oxygen's "Snapped" , multiple episodes of "Murder Among Friends" , "Blood Relatives" , "" , "Killer Kids" , and "Wicked Attraction" . 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" . 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".<ref name="http://www.drjudyho.com"></ref> 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:<ref name="https://www.imdb.com/"></ref>