Dr. Chang is a Chinese-English bilingual licensed
psychologist practicing in Pasadena, California.   Before
she opened her own practice in 2006, she had extensive
clinical experience working with young adults in several
university counseling centers, with children and adolescents
in a residential treatment program, and with adults in the outpatient program in
community mental health clinics.  She is experienced in conducting individual
therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and family intervention.  Additionally,
she is skilled in crisis intervention, supervision, programming and consultation.

Dr. Chang also has a strong academic background.  Born and raised in Taiwan,
she received her Bachelor degree in Applied Psychology from Fu-Jen University
in Taipei.  She then decided to pursue graduate study in the United States. She
first completed her Master degree in Educational Psychology from University of
Minnesota, Twin Cities, and then she graduated from University of Southern
California with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology.  The focus of her research has
been on
diversity issues.

When meeting with clients, Dr. Chang takes a holistic approach and is
respectful of the client's family values and cultural norms. She believes that
each individual brings a unique life story into the therapy session, therefore she
listens carefully to assess and meet the different needs of each client.  She has
effectively treated clients with a broad spectrum of presenting concerns
including anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, career
development, inter-cultural communication issues, sexual identity concerns, as
well as many others.
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