About

Dr. Chung is a clinical psychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety-related, mood, ADHD and adjustment disorders across the lifespan (such as divorce or job/school/relationship stress). Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Dr. Chung is dedicated to providing the most current and effective evidence-based interventions with a passion for helping children and adults. Dr. Chung served as a supervising psychologist at Mount Sinai Hospital, Beth Israel Medical Center on a federal grant-supported project called HEARTS. In addition to training other clinicians in trauma-informed treatments and assessments, Dr. Chung has published in the areas of child trauma, developmental/complex trauma, suicide, and has given presentations on how to engage and support caregivers throughout treatment. Currently, Dr. Chung is an active member of the DBT consultation team led by Jill Rathus, Ph.D., co-developer of DBT for adolescents and master DBT trainer.

 

Education

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University - C.W. Post.
  • Master of Science, Applied Psychology from Long Island University.
  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Cum Laude from Carnegie Mellon University.

 Training

  • Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
  • Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) - complex/developmental trauma treatment
  • Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment (CANS)
  • Engagement of Families
  • Trauma/Grief Focused Psychotherapy for Adolescents
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Children (TF-CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): adults, adolescents, children
  • Child Dinosaur Curriculum; Social Skills and Problem Solving
  • Social Skills Streaming for Elementary and Adolescent Youth 
  • Mindfulness
  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Professional Experience

  • Independent Private Practice – Present
  • Staff Psychologist at Cognitive Behavioral Associates DBT/CBT Group Practice ( Dr. Jill Rathus, Ph.D.) – Great Neck, NY.
  • Supervising Psychologist at Beth Israel /St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospitals, Project:HEARTS Program(Healing Emotions & Achieving Resilience to Traumatic Stress), SAMHSA / NCTSN funded grant, Principal Investigator: Jacob Ham Ph.D. New York, NY
  • Adjunct Professor, Psychology at Baruch College of New York
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship – Beth Israel /St. Luke’s /Roosevelt Hospitals
  • Psychology Internship – Beth Israel Medical Center (APA accredited)
  • Short-term Psychotherapy for Adult/Child/Family/Group Psychotherapy, Intakes, Inpatient, Substance Abuse Rotation, Psychological/Neuro Testing.
  • Group Therapist at Cognitive Behavioral Associates, Great Neck, NY
  • Graduate Student Therapist at Psychological Services Center, Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
  • Psychology Extern at Bellevue Hospital Center, Pain Management Clinic/ Palliative Care and general Externship Track

Licensure

  • Psychologist, New York State

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • New York City Cognitive Behavioral Association (NYC-CBT)
  • Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT)
  • New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA)
  • International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
  • Asian American Psychological Association

Research

  • “An Asian American Perspective of DBT: A Cross-Cultural Application” – Chaired by: Jill Rathus, Ph.D. / Long Island University – C.W. Post Campus
  • Research Assistant, Early Infant Communication Research – Long Island University – C.W. Post Campus
  • Project Coordinator, Child and Adolescent Trauma Treatment Services Consortium – New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University, New York, NY
  • Research Associate, Crisis Hotline and Suicide Hotline SAMHSA Study – New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University / Rutgers University, New York, NY

Presentations

  • Chung, M. & Ham, J. (2012, August). Three-day Attachment, Self-Regulation, Competency (ARC) Training. Presentation conducted at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY.
  • Chung, M. & Ortega, M. (2012, January). Supporting Parents. Presentation conducted at Child Mind Institute, New York, NY.
  • Legerski, J., Chung, M., McKay, M., Hoagwood, K., Rodriguez, J., (submitted to APA Division 53). Engagement Strategies for Traumatized Families Post-Disaster.
  • Rodriguez, J., Gopalan, G., Radigan, M., Foster, J., McKay, M., Chung, M., Legerski, J., Hoagwood, K. (2008, January). The Impact of Evidence-Based Engagement Strategies on the Recruitment and Retention of Youth into Trauma Treatments Post- 9/11. Presentation conducted at Society for Social Work and Research: Research That Matters, Washington, DC.
  • Legerski, J., Chung, M., McKay, M. (2004, November). The process of post-disaster engagement and outreach strategies. In Murray (Chair), Evidence-Based Trauma Services in “Real World” Settings: Post Disaster. Presentation conducted at the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies 20th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Publications

  • Cha, N.M., Chung, M.S., Kim, S.C. (2014). Cross-Cultural considerations with Korean American clients: A perspective on psychological assessment. In L. Benuto, N. S. Thaler, & B. Leany (Eds.), Guide to Psychological Assessment with Asian Americans. New York, NY: Springer Publishing
  • Rodriguez, J., Hoagwood, K., Gopalan, G., Olin, S., M., Marcus, S., Radigan, M., Chung, M., Legerski, J. (in press) Engagement in trauma-specific CBT for youth post- 9/11. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.
  • Hoagwood, K., Rodriguez, M. Murray, L., Chung, M., Fernandez, D. (submitted) Child and Adolescent Trauma Treatments & Services Consortium. Child and Adolescent Trauma Treatments & Services (CATS): An Implementation Study of Evidence-Based Treatments for Youth Trauma. Journal of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology.
  • Hoagwood,Kimberly Eaton; Felton, Chip; Donahue, Sheila; Appel, Anita; Rodriguez, James; Murray, Laura; Fernandez, David; Legerski, Joanna; Chung, Michelle; Gisis, Jacob; Sawaya, Jennifer; Weaver, Jamie; Mehta, Sudha; Levitt, Jessica Mass; Radigan, Marleen; Foster, Jameson; Abramovitz, Robert; Abright, Reese; D’Amico, Peter; Constantino, Giussepe; Epstein, Carrie; Havens, Jennifer; Kaplan, Sandra; Newcorn, Jeffrey; Perez, Moises; Silva, Raul; de Bocanegra, Heike Thiel; Vogel, Juliet. (2010). Implementation of CBT for Youth Affected by the World Trade Center Disaster: Matching Need to Treatment Intensity and Reducing Trauma Symptoms. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 23(6), 699-707.
  • Gould, M.S., Velting, D., Kleinman, M., Lucas, C., Thomas, J.G., & Chung, M. (2004). Teenagers’ Attitudes about Coping Strategies and Help-Seeking Behavior for Suicidality. Journal of Adolescent and Child Psychiatry, 43(9), 1124-1133.
  • Hoagwood, K., Rodriguez, M. Murray, L., Chung, M., Fernandez, D. (submitted) Child and Adolescent Trauma Treatments & Services Consortium. Child and Adolescent Trauma Treatments & Services (CATS): An Implementation Study of Evidence-Based Treatments for Youth Trauma. Journal of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology.