About Dr. Naomi Chao
California Licensed Psychologist, PSY 14523
Education
- Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California (USC), August 1994
- M.S., Counseling and Counselor Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, May 1989
- B.A., Social Work, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, June 1987
Languages
English and Mandarin Chinese
Clinical Experience
- Private Practice, March 1994 – Present.
- Contract Staff Psychologist, University Counseling Services, Cal State Northridge, Jan 2014 – May 2015
- Contract Staff Psychologist, Student Counseling Services, Cal Lutheran University, Nov 2012 – May 2013
- Staff Psychologist, Counseling and Psychological Services, UCLA, Sept 2006 – June 2011
- Staff Psychologist, Counseling Center, University of California Riverside (UCR), Sept 1994 –August 2006
Licensure & Other Credentials
- California Clinical Psychologist License, March 1996
- EMDR Level II training with Andrew Leeds, Ph.D., April 2002
- Certified Trauma and Addictive Disorders Therapist, The Meadows Institute for Trauma and Addictive Disorders, Feb 2002
- Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (Basic), International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Jan 2002
- Fellow at the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, Association of Music and Imagery, April 2001
- Completion of Series One to Four Forensic Sciences Program, International College of Professional Psychology and Prescribing Psychologist’s Register, Forensic Division, Dec 2000
Professional Affiliations
- American Psychological Association: Member, 1990 – Present
- Association of Music and Imagery: Fellow, 2000 – 2010
- Chinese American Professional Society: Board Member, 2004, 2005
- Chinese American Mental Health Association, Los Angeles, CA: President, 1999, 2000
Chinese Media Contributions
Radio Broadcast
KAZN AM 1300
Voice of America
TV Stations
KSCI Channel 18
ETTV
Phoenix Television
Newspapers
World Journal
Sing Tao Daily