Beyond the Couch Ep 19: Developing Healthy Asian Identity with Dr. Michelle Chung
This week, Sam chats with Dr. Michelle Chung about the development of healthy Asian American identity. Together they discuss the subconscious impacts of internalized racism, the model minority myth, and avoiding shame. Dr. Chung offers guidance in combating comparison culture and low self-esteem through acceptance, celebration and intentional parenting.
A clinical psychologist based in New York City, Dr. Chung specializes in the treatment of anxiety, mood, ADHD and executive functioning disorders. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Biofeedback models, Dr. Chung works with youth, families and adults in her boutique private practice with 5 other associates. She is also on the faculty of the Mt. Sinai Medical Center and runs In Practice with Dr. Michelle Chung, an Instagram online platform of courses and workshops about mental health and emotional well-being.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Asian American Racial Identity Development Model by Jean Kim
- Connect with Dr. Chung:
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