Phone: (626) 815-5422
Phone 2: (626) 633-0651
Email: scheung@apu.edu
Stephen Cheung, Psy.D.
Associate Director of Clinical Training (Practicum); Associate Professor
School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
Profile
Stephen Cheung, Psy.D., is associate professor and associate director of clinical training in the Department of Graduate Psychology. He has studied, practiced, supervised, and taught psychology and psychotherapy in a wide variety of settings for the past 30 years. Before he came to APU, Cheung spent 12 years in administrative, supervisory, and clinical practice work at Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Center (APCTC), a large multicultural community mental health center in Los Angeles. He now focuses his teaching on improving self-awareness, knowledge, and effectiveness.
Cheung is currently researching specific treatment of such mental disorders as eating disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, and childhood maltreatment. He is also interested in multi-cultural psychotherapy and solution-focused brief therapy.
Cheung is currently researching specific treatment of such mental disorders as eating disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, and childhood maltreatment. He is also interested in multi-cultural psychotherapy and solution-focused brief therapy.
Education
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology, Baylor University
M.A. - Counseling, United States International University
B.S.W. - Social Work, University of Calgary
B.A.- Psychology, University of Alberta
M.A. - Counseling, United States International University
B.S.W. - Social Work, University of Calgary
B.A.- Psychology, University of Alberta
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Cheung, S. (2006). Different and yet Similar Theoretical Voices: A Review of Critical Psychology. Discussion presented at the symposium: “Critical Psychology: Training Family Psychologists in a Diverse Urban Environment” at the 114th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA, August.
Cheung, S. (2006). Couples Therapy for Asian Americans: Socio-Cultural Implications. Paper presented at the symposium: “Family Psychological Services across the Lifespan: Asian American Perspectives” at the 114th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA, August.
Cheung, S. (2006). Response to Crisis: An Ethnic Community Mental Health Perspective. Paper presented at the symposium: “Intervening in Times of Crisis: New Paradigms for Psychologist” at the 86th Annual Convention of the Western Psychological Association, Palm Springs, CA, April.
"Psychological Services for Immigrant Asian American Families: Community Perspectives," Expert Summit on Immigration, American Psychological Association, San Antonio, Texas, 2006.
"Strategic-Solution-focused Supervision in Multicultural Clinics: Challenges and Possibilities," Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, 2005.
Publications
Stanton, M. and Cheung, S.(2006) "Assessing Families in Clinical Practice." Review of Family Assessment: Integrating Multiple Clinical Perspectives. In PsycCRITIQUES: APA Review of Books.
Cheung, S. (2005). "Strategic and Solution-focused Couples Therapy." Chapter in Handbook of Couples Therapy. M. Harway, ed.,194-210. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Cheung, S. and Hong, G. (2005). "Clinical Application of Attachment Theory: Cultural Implications." The Family Psychologist, 21(2): 15-16.
Cheung, S. and Hong, G. (2004). "Family Therapy with Children: Sociocultural Considerations." The Family Psychologist, 20(3): 14-15.
Cheung, S. (2001). "Problem-Solving and Solution-Focused Therapy for Chinese: Recent Developments." Asian Journal of Counseling, 8(2): 111-128.
View All Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Cheung, S. (2006). Different and yet Similar Theoretical Voices: A Review of Critical Psychology. Discussion presented at the symposium: “Critical Psychology: Training Family Psychologists in a Diverse Urban Environment” at the 114th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA, August.
Cheung, S. (2006). Couples Therapy for Asian Americans: Socio-Cultural Implications. Paper presented at the symposium: “Family Psychological Services across the Lifespan: Asian American Perspectives” at the 114th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA, August.
Cheung, S. (2006). Response to Crisis: An Ethnic Community Mental Health Perspective. Paper presented at the symposium: “Intervening in Times of Crisis: New Paradigms for Psychologist” at the 86th Annual Convention of the Western Psychological Association, Palm Springs, CA, April.
"Psychological Services for Immigrant Asian American Families: Community Perspectives," Expert Summit on Immigration, American Psychological Association, San Antonio, Texas, 2006.
"Strategic-Solution-focused Supervision in Multicultural Clinics: Challenges and Possibilities," Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, 2005.
Publications
Stanton, M. and Cheung, S.(2006) "Assessing Families in Clinical Practice." Review of Family Assessment: Integrating Multiple Clinical Perspectives. In PsycCRITIQUES: APA Review of Books.
Cheung, S. (2005). "Strategic and Solution-focused Couples Therapy." Chapter in Handbook of Couples Therapy. M. Harway, ed.,194-210. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Cheung, S. and Hong, G. (2005). "Clinical Application of Attachment Theory: Cultural Implications." The Family Psychologist, 21(2): 15-16.
Cheung, S. and Hong, G. (2004). "Family Therapy with Children: Sociocultural Considerations." The Family Psychologist, 20(3): 14-15.
Cheung, S. (2001). "Problem-Solving and Solution-Focused Therapy for Chinese: Recent Developments." Asian Journal of Counseling, 8(2): 111-128.
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Professional Experience
Industry Experience
Core Faculty, Consortium on Asian American Mental Health Training, Los Angeles, 1994-present.
Core Faculty, Consortium on Asian American Mental Health Training, Los Angeles, 1994-present.
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Associations, Boards, Committees
Full Member, American Psychological Association (APA), 1994-present.
Clinical Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), 1994-present.
Clinical Member, American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), 1994-present.
Oral Examination Commissioner, California Board of Psychology, 1997-2002.
Michael Luchkovich Scholarship Award for Career Development from the Alberta Department of Education in 1986.
Certificate in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD).
Full Member, American Psychological Association (APA), 1994-present.
Clinical Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), 1994-present.
Clinical Member, American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), 1994-present.
Oral Examination Commissioner, California Board of Psychology, 1997-2002.
Michael Luchkovich Scholarship Award for Career Development from the Alberta Department of Education in 1986.
Certificate in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD).
Expertise
Family Psychology
Family Therapy
Group Skills in Clinical Practice
Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy
Courses Taught
Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy (PPSY 551)
Family Therapy (PPSY 571)
Introduction to Clinical Practice: Group Skills (PPSY 582)
Family Psychology (PPSY 716)
Techniques of Change: A (PPSY 758)
Family Therapy (PPSY 571)
Introduction to Clinical Practice: Group Skills (PPSY 582)
Family Psychology (PPSY 716)
Techniques of Change: A (PPSY 758)
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
