About Dr. Jordan Ko

"I have known Dr. Ko since she was a postdoctoral fellow, and I have been consistently impressed by her dedication to developing her clinical expertise and supporting families of young children with autism and developmental differences. She has a warm, thoughtful communication style that puts both children and parents at ease, and she is especially skilled at engaging families in evidence-based strategies that promote meaningful progress. I have continually admired her independence, her eagerness to refine her approach, and her ability to connect with families in a supportive and collaborative way. Families will find in Dr. Ko not only a knowledgeable clinician, but also a compassionate partner who values the lived experiences of families.” 

- Sarah Rieth, Ph.D.
Associate Professor at San Diego State University (Department of Child and Family Development)

"Dr. Jordan Ko is an highly experienced psychologist and child development expert. She has a nuanced understanding of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental differences and psychiatric challenges. Dr. Ko knows how to build strong therapeutic relationships with youth and families and use this connection to address longstanding behavioral, social, and mental health challenges."

- Ty Vernon, Ph.D., BCBA
Director, UCSB Koegel Autism Center
Associate Professor at UC Santa Barbara (Department of Counseling, Clinical, & School Psychology)

“Dr. Ko is a warm, empathetic, and compassionate clinician. She has extensive knowledge of autism spectrum disorder, as well as, other childhood concerns including anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders. Furthermore, she has experience and training in evidence-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, social skills trainings, and naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (NDBIs). She is passionate about working with families and helping them reach their goals.”

- Patricia Renno, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist at the UCLA Child and Adult Neurodevelopmental (CAN) Clinic

"We had the privilege of working with Dr. Ko for over three years, and I cannot speak highly enough about the experience. From the very beginning, she brought compassion, insight, and creativity to every session, whether it was individual therapy for my son, the ADHD evaluation process, or our parent-teen joint sessions. With her guidance and support, I saw incredible changes in my son's confidence, emotional awareness, and the way we communicated as a family. What stood out the most was how deeply Dr. Ko understood my son, not just as a clinician, but as someone who genuinely cared about his growth and development. During the ADHD evaluation process, I felt confident that my son was in good hands because of the insight and understanding Dr. Ko already had from years of working closely with him. Dr. Ko created such a safe and encouraging space that even humor found its way into our work together. One of our favorite moments was during a parent-teen joint session, when we used a phrase from a cooking show, “Heard!”, as a fun and effective way to acknowledge each other. We are so grateful for Dr. Ko's warmth, deep expertise, and truly personalized approach to therapy. Our time together has been life-changing."

- Parent of an adolescent

“We were extremely lucky to have known Dr. Jordan Ko. She is highly knowledgeable and patient, explaining concepts clearly and respecting our concerns as parents. Dr. Ko listened carefully and offered practical, positive suggestions that helped us manage challenging behaviors and improve communication with our daughter. She encouraged us throughout the process and provided helpful feedback, which made us feel truly supported. With her guidance, we saw a meaningful increase in our daughter’s language, response, and engagement. Dr. Ko also shared scientific research that helped us better understand ASD and feel confident in our approach. The flexibility of virtual sessions made it easy for both parents to participate. We strongly recommend Dr. Ko to other parents and families seeking support.”

- Parents of a young child