Regine K. Chung Ph.D., LMHC, CCPT/CPRT/ CCGPT-S, CAS

Consultant and Trainer

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Dr. Regine Chung, LMHC(WA), RP (ON, Canada) is a Consultant and Trainer at Minds in Action Counseling. She is a Certified Trainer and Supervisor in evidence-based Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT-S/T) and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT-S/T), and a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS). Dr. Chung is currently working towards licensure in the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Maribel Faucett M.Ed., LPC-S, PRT-S and Dee Ray, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S.

Dr. Chung is dedicated to providing culturally inclusive and developmentally appropriate support to her clients and colleagues. Dr. Chung’s work has been recognized with the Dan E. Homeyer Play Therapy Research Grant Award and the Association for Play Therapy Student Research Award, demonstrating her commitment to advancing effective mental health approaches. She has also presented her work at various conferences, reaching an international and national audience.

With a doctoral degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas (UNT), Dr. Chung specializes in assisting neurodivergent individuals, addressing relational trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), anxiety, and cultural identity development. Dr. Chung has extensive clinical experience in a variety of settings, including university clinics, domestic violence agencies, and both general and special education environments. She has worked with clients of all ages and from diverse cultural backgrounds, demonstrating her versatility and empathy in therapeutic settings.

Dr. Chung previously worked as an Assistant Director at the UNT Center for Play Therapy for four years. During this time, she provided supervision and actively engaged with the local Denton community. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Niagara University, where she imparts her knowledge to counseling students in Western New York.

Dr. Chung’s dedication to her craft is evident in her passion for facilitating evidence-based child-centered play therapy (CCPT) and child-parent relationship therapy (CPRT). She is particularly focused on supporting children and families affected by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Her proficiency in integrating expressive and experiential modalities in counseling benefits adult and adolescent clients as they work through anxiety, attachment issues, and trauma.

Education and Professional Training

• Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling from the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
• Master of Social Science in Counseling from The City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Professional Affiliations

• American Counseling Association
• Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
• Association for Humanistic Counseling
• Association for Play Therapy

More about Dr. Chung

Dr. Chung was born and raised in Hong Kong, an Asian city well known for its vibrant and diverse culture. Her bi-cultural heritage and proficiency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin allow her to form deep connections with clients from various cultural backgrounds. Her personal and professional experiences have prepared her to support clients in their cultural exploration and self-discovery.

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