Jenss Chang, Ph.D., graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2011 and received her doctoral degree in counseling/clinical/school psychology with an emphasis in clinical psychology. She completed her internship at the University of California, Irvine and her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. She has significant experience in working with college-age adults with depression, anxiety, women's issues, and disordered-eating habits. In terms of research, she is interested in multiculturally competent therapy and assessment practices. Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, she is excited to return to her hometown community and weave her faith into her teaching, supervision, and mentorship practices.
Education
Ph.D., Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara (APA Accredited), 2011
M.A., Counseling Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2007
B.A., General Psychology, University of California, San Diego, 2004
Department
- School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
- Department of Graduate Psychology
Expertise
- Asian American Mental Health Issues
- Multicultural Competency Issues
- Psychological Assessment
- Therapy with College-Age Populations
Courses Taught
PPSY 558 – Advanced Developmental Psychology
PPSY 580 – Introduction to Clinical Practice: Basic Skills
PPSY 581 – Introduction to Clinical Practice: Advanced Skills
PPSY 714 – Assessment III: Intelligence and Academics