Yunling (Lina) Chang, PhD

Biography

Clinical work supervised by Connie Langellier, Psy.D.

Education

• PhD, Counseling Psychology, Texas A&M University
• MEd, Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University
• MS, Psychology, University of Louisiana at Monroe
• BEd, Psychology and Counseling, National Taipei University of Education, Taiwan

Approach to Therapy and Professional Interests

My theoretical approach, which is fundamentally humanistic, integrates person-centered and interpersonal psychotherapy approaches. I am passionate about helping students to work through their transition of life collaboratively and I believe the transition to college is a critical period for one’s growth. I strive to create a warm and supportive space for students to feel safe to be vulnerable and free to explore themselves. I am committed to empowering students to be congruent with their emotions and be empathetic with themselves. I believe that students are the experts themselves and we walk through the journey together. My motto about life is “practice what you preach”; thus, I also strive to be as open, congruent, and transparent as I can. My professional interests include working with culturally diverse population, international students, trauma (particularly sexual harassment), self-esteem concerns, and high-achieving graduate student.

Approach to Supervision

In clinical supervision, I strive to build a trusting relationship that values respect, openness, transparency, responsiveness, professionalism, and flexibility. My approach to supervision is similar to my approach to therapy – providing a safe and supportive space for my supervisees, establishing a collaborative relationship, exploring professional and personal strengths and limitations, and engaging in a developmental process together with them. One thing that I value very much in my previous supervisory relationships as a supervisee is the openness and transparency; therefore, I look forward to practicing what I learn and preach and meeting my supervisees where they are in their process. Furthermore, I believe the importance of enhancing cultural awareness and knowledge through being aware of personal values, biases, and assumptions as well as discussing multicultural issues. I think it is critical to these conversations in both the supervisory and therapeutic relationships. I view supervision as a collaborative growing process to exchange professional experiences, learn different perspectives, and provoke critical and deep thoughts with my supervisees. I hope to walk them through their journey and help them grow not only professionally but also personally.

Personal Interests

I love photography, traveling, drawing, learning, cooking, thinking, journaling, listening to music, watching movies, and playing badminton and volleyball. I also enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and myself.