Dan Chung
Specialties and Certifications
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Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
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Couples Specialist
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Neurodiverse Couples Therapist
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Autism & ADHD Assessment Specialist
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Christian Couples Counseling
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Life Experience
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Education in psychology, theology, and spirituality at the Master & Doctoral levels
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Work in non-profit organizations for over 25 years including urban youth, churches, and schools
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An adjunct graduate school professor teaching courses on the integration of psychology and spirituality
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Joyfully married for 20 years, with a relationship that's grown stronger through dedication and mutual support, and a proud father to my young adult daughter
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Previous career in the hospitality and semiconductor industries
Education
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Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
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Doctor of Ministry, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
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Master of Divinity, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO
Dan's Story
Daniel Chung has over twenty years of wide-ranging experience working with people in all stages of life. He is a creative and dedicated therapist who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families by coming alongside them, listening with empathy, helping to make sense of their concerns and needs, and providing vital tools to grow and thrive in life.
Daniel focuses on providing a safe, nurturing, and judgment-free space that enables clients to heal and positively progress by fostering their agency to empower them to leverage their positive qualities toward lasting, satisfying, and harmonious relationships.
He believes in holistic healing toward emotional, spiritual, and relational wellness that activates the mind, body, and spirit, and usher into deeper self-realization, purposeful living, better conflict management, and healthier coping skills over stress and grief.
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Daniel’s therapeutic approach is trauma-informed to support clients in their process of healing and client-centered to create a working alliance with empathy, acceptance, openness, and flexibility. Daniel has worked with people of diverse cultures and ethnicities and has the ability to relate to clients with authenticity, compassion, humility, and sensitivity. He understands the unique challenges and strengths of neurodiverse couples.
I believe assessments are valuable because:
Do you wonder what is "normal"?
In reality, there is no "normal". In fact, diversity is normal.
Neurodiversity brings a richness of perspective and insight to our social and intellectual fabric. The list of people on the spectrum and with ADHD who have made indelible contributions to society is long.
In my experience administering assessments, my clients have found our work together to be a valuable discovery process and one that leads to greater understanding and acceptance of themselves. It also creates greater understanding and empathy from their partners.
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Finding a diagnosis or ruling one out helps individuals and couples embrace important insights and lean into developing skills tailored for their unique wiring. It is important to know that neurodiversity is not a defect but a unique set of traits that come with many gifts. Along with these gifts are areas for growth that, with the right tools, can lead to improved social, professional, and intimate partner relations.
Assessments with Dan
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I specialize in offering neurodiversity-supportive assessments and therapeutic services that enable individuals to reach their highest potential.
My comprehensive process includes administering questionnaires, engaging in discussions, making observations, and evaluating adults who may be on the Autism Spectrum or present with ADHD. This includes utilizing tools such as the MIDAS-2 and SRS-2 for Autism, as well as CAARS and Brown EF/A scales for ADHD.
Working together, we will explore your unique traits as an individual who may be living with Autism and/or ADHD, recognizing the immense value of a diagnosis for you to achieve success and fulfillment. I understand that neurodiverse individuals face additional challenges in their everyday lives; since I am neurodiverse myself. My diagnosis helped me better understand myself, both personally and professionally!
I also offer support, understanding, and resources to my clients and their families through the assessment process. My goal is to take a holistic view of each individual, assessing their specific strengths and difficulties from various perspectives. I am eager to be an ally in your corner as you navigate this journey through an adult Autism and ADHD assessment.
And if you decide to continue working with me as your therapist after your assessment, no matter what your diagnosis is, we'll first work on capitalizing on your strengths. Next, we will help you develop a greater sense of self-worth and build upon your abilities to navigate the world around you. Throughout our therapeutic journey together, I am dedicated to helping you discover new ways of being that lead toward growth, progress, and lasting change.
Other Areas of Focus
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Neurodiverse Counseling and Coaching
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Couples and individual life transitions
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General Couples Therapy
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Christian Couples Counseling
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Affair Recovery
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Adolescents
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Parenting
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Depression and Anxiety
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Grief
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Forgiveness
Clients
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Couples
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Individuals
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Adults
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Families
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Adolescents
Modalities
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Trauma-Informed Therapy
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Restoration Therapy
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Emotion Focused Therapy
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Brief Solution Focused Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Experiential Therapy
Licenses
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Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapy #149769
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Supervised by Dr. Harry Motro, LMFT #53452
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Employed by New Path Couples Therapy Inc.