Yoo received her BA in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin before becoming a PhD student in counseling psychology at Texas Tech University. Her clinical and research interests focus on psychosocial factors that impact the prevention of, adjustment to, and maintenance of chronic disease, specifically among immigrant populations. She is passionate about taking strengths-based approaches when integrating physical health concerns (e.g., co-morbid substance use, chronic disease) and mental health into whole-person care.