Dr Jui-shan Chang

Talking Cures -- Not Just Survive But Thrive!

I listen to individuals, couples, families and groups in a non-judgmental, empathetic and caring environment. I offer clinical interventions to assist clients to make sense of their suffering during major life course transitions or critical life events through greater self-awareness and understanding. I coach clients coping and managing skills so that they can become more resourceful and resilient at challenging times, and live a more fulfilling life. 

I have successfully worked with clients on issues in the areas of:
1. Relationships, sexuality, marriage, family and parenting
2. Self-esteem, assertiveness training and communication skills
3. Anxiety, depression and stress management
4. Disability/chronic condition, management and return to work
5. Trauma, loss and grief
6. Cross-cultural awareness, understanding, adjustment and competence
7. Career development 
8. Retirement planning
9. Overcoming writer's block

I am an award-winning author, educator and sociologist (with a PhD in sociology from University of Michigan) as well as a psychotherapist, counsellor and life coach (with specialising training in psychotherapy and couples/family therapy). My specialised areas have been in family/relationship studies and individual life course transitions, planning and management in diverse cultural/sub-cultural settings. I have published widely over the last two decades in these areas. My recent book,  "Making a Meal of It -- Sex in Chinese and Western Cultural Settings" (2011, Outskirts Press) is the sole winner  of The Best Books 2011 Awards for the category of Health: Sex and Sexuality as well as a winner of The 2011 Reader Views Literary Awards for  the category of Humanities. 

I am bilingual in English and Chinese-Mandarin. My fees are based on a sliding scale. I can see clients every day by appointment (including after hours appointments in the evenings or on weekends.