Dr. Michelle Chung

Dr. Michelle Chung

Founder / Therapist / Coach

Dr. Michelle Chung is a clinical psychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety-related disorders (including perfectionism and OCD), sports/performance psychology, mood disorders, ADHD and executive functioning, adjustment disorders across the lifespan, job/school/relationship challenges/stress, parenting, and more. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) for parents, Dr. Chung is dedicated to providing the most current and effective evidence-based interventions with a passion for helping children, adults, and families.

In addition to her expertise in evidence-based therapies, Dr. Chung is also trained in neurofeedback and biofeedback—cutting-edge techniques that have been found effective in treating ADHD, anxiety, and optimizing sports and performance outcomes. By utilizing these approaches, she helps individuals improve emotional regulation, enhance focus, and strengthen resilience in both everyday life and high-stakes environments.

She is the founder of TheModernAsianParent, has spoken to Olympic-level athletes, teams, parents, and coaches, offering presentations and psychological support to enhance performance and resilience in high-pressure environments. With an extensive record of training, professional experience, and several publications, Dr. Chung is a dedicated advocate for mental well-being.

Above all, she is a wife and a mother, bringing both professional expertise and personal insight into her work.

To learn more about her and view all of her media, visit her website: https://www.drmichellechung.com/

Licensure

New York State

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/Specialties

  • Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

  • 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)