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Name: Dr. J. Amber Phung
Profession: Clinical Psychologist
License Number: New York State License #: 016099
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Education
Fellowship in Forensic Psychology, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (2004)
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Pennsylvania State University (2003)M.S., Clinical Psychology, Pennsylvania State University (2001)
M.S., Human Development, University of Rochester (1997)
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Professional experience
Private Practice: Psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessments of adults, adolescents, couples, and families (2003-present)
Clinical Supervisor: Prison Health Services (2004-present)
Forensic Psychologist: Health and Hospitals Corp. of New York (2005)
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Clinical interests
Some of my clinical interests include issues of interpersonal relationships, culture, and diversity. More specifically, I am interested in the impact of past relationships with key figures, such as family members and romantic partners, on a client’s current psychological well-being and functioning. Furthermore, my clinical work and research also focus on the ways in which interpersonal relationships are influenced by cultural issues.
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Practice information
I provide short- and long-term psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. I also conduct neuropsychological assessment and forensic evaluations.
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Personal relationship status
I have been married for 5 years.
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Love-Life biography
My husband and I are different in many ways. We come from different family structures, cultures, and religions. Not only do our backgrounds differ, but so do our individual styles and beliefs about love and relationships. For example, we don’t always share a common definition of what caring is, and initially we rarely showed our emotions and affection in the same way. However, through my own journey and process, I have come to understand that many of the ways I interact with my husband are associated with patterns and styles I observed and learned from my family as a child.
My relationship with my husband was not easy. We struggled at first, but our commitment to working through areas of difficulties allowed us to negotiate new, effective ways of demonstrating love and affection in ways the other person could understand and appreciate. For us, this meant stepping outside our set of assumptions and beliefs, and working to incorporate the other’s perspective.
Whether one hopes to enter into or sustain an existing relationship, it is essential to develop a sense of introspection into individual belief systems, and to challenge that belief system. A loving relationship requires a bi-directional process of self-knowledge and understanding that makes emotional space for the unique worldview our partner brings.
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