About Ching-Wen Sun
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Families
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Humanistic
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Ching-Wen Sun
I am a Taiwanese clinician that incorporate integrative and culturally sensitive lens in my clinical work. I am trained in EFT couple therapy. I am open to individuals and couples from various background who suffers from mood disorders, trauma, relational issues, grief and life transitions, or who are simply curious about themselves.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Before starting therapy, there will be a 15-min free phone consultation for all the potential clients to determine whether we are a good fit for each other. This process is a little similar to dating: we talk, ask questions and feel the vibes. If we do not end up working together, it only indicates that we are not suitable for each other; it does not indicate that we have any problems. If we eventually decide to work together, Hooray! We can then process the paperwork and schedule our 1st session.
At the beginning of therapy, the focus will be clients and I getting to know each other, establishing trust and rapport and learning more about the presenting issues. In the later stage, the sessions will focus more on the issues we would like to work on, which might derive from the history and/or the present. I usually cater the therapeutic approaches to each client’s unique needs therefore each client’s session will look different. In general, my communication style is natural, supportive, and non-judgmental. The sessions can be structured or non-structured. This is a collaborative process and we can explore how we can best use the time of therapy.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I started to think about culture and self-identity since elementary school since Taiwanese, Chinese and Korean cultures are embedded in the family. Growing up in Mainland China as a Taiwanese child provoked a lot of thinking. Both people from China and Taiwan can speak Mandarin, we seem to be similar; however, there are still some nuanced differences such as eating habits, social values, accents that reminded me that we are different. Aside from grounding myself as a minority, I became aware of cultural difference and how it significantly forms people and their thoughts and behaviors. As I grow older, I had the chance to travel or live in more cultures and countries, which broaden my horizon and make me open and tolerant to people with various backgrounds.
Since high school, I formally started the life-long journey of self-exploration, trying to figure out who I am and what I want. Topics include but not limited to self-esteem, self-concept, family dynamic, attachment, education/career decisions, meaning of life. I recognized my negative emotions and tried to cope with them; I desired love and to be loved but things would go beyond my wishes; I have made decisions that I regretted which totally changed my life path. Some of these experiences are heavy and unpleasant but when I look back, I have thrived and turned the pain and lessons into my nutrition to grow. This is also the message I would like to send to my potential clients. Sometimes we do not need to be perfect, do not need to fix everything in life and is ok to accept and just try out the options we have. I am here to assist you with your journey.
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Office location
Ching-Wen Sun, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- New York University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
- University of Sussex, Master's in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1619713872
How soon can I make an appointment with Ching-Wen Sun?
Generally, Ching-Wen Sun has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Ching-Wen Sun's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Ching-Wen Sun accepting new patients?
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Can I make an appointment with Ching-Wen Sun online?
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What practice does Ching-Wen Sun work with?
Ching-Wen Sun works with Phronetic Psychotherapy LCSW PC.
Where is Ching-Wen Sun's office located?
Ching-Wen Sun has 2 office locations, including in Smyrna and New York, view full addresses on Ching-Wen Sun's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Ching-Wen Sun?
Ching-Wen Sun frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Ching-Wen Sun on their profile.
What languages does Ching-Wen Sun speak?
Ching-Wen Sun speaks English.