B.A. Psychology, The University of Maryland, College Park, MD
M.A. Counseling, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Arizona
Nationally Certified Counselor, NBCC
Distance Credentialed Counselor, NBCC
Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association
Primary Certificate, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Professional Biography
Audrey is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona (LPC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC), and a Diplomate in the American Psychotherapy Association, as well as a member of the American Counseling Association, National Board of Certified Counselors and an Executive Board Member of the International Society for Mental Health Online. She is a graduate of The University of Maryland, College Park with a B. A. in Psychology, and she received her M. A. in Counseling from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.
Audrey Jung has been specializing in issues relating to counseling Deaf and HH populations, children, adolescents, families, stress reduction, tobacco cessation and pregnancy/post partum issues since 1995. She is fluent in American Sign Language and maintains a private practice in Ahwatukee, part of the southeast valley of Phoenix, Arizona. Audrey's clients have commented that her listening skills, personable approach and patient understanding have assisted them in achieving their counseling goals and objectives.
Granddaughter to a Hard-of-Hearing psychiatrist, Audrey was raised with a special understanding of the role communication plays within the family environment. It is because of this influence that Audrey works to bridge the gap between hearing parents and their Deaf children - emphasizing American Sign Language, Deaf identity exploration and Deaf cultural awareness as a means to improve familial support.
New parents are confronted with a wide variety of challenges the second they bring home their bundle of joy. These challenges can become overwhelming at times, especially when the baby has been diagnosed with hearing loss or a medical disorder. Audrey Jung works with new mothers and fathers as they explore their changing family roles and personal identities, discussing topics ranging from stress management to post partum depression.
For three years, Audrey was well-known as the "Tobacco Lady" in local schools and throughout the community, as she encouraged students, teachers and parents to look beyond media stereotypes and learn all there was to know about the addictive cycle of tobacco. Audrey ran numerous prevention and education groups in schools, the community and office workplaces, trained other professionals to provide basic tobacco interventions, and helped hundreds of people quit smoking. Audrey is certified in Basic Tobacco Intervention and Tobacco Cessation through the state of Arizona's Department of Health Services.
Audrey enjoys rollerblading, weightlifting, scrapbooking, cross stitching, watching movies and reading the works of Tom Clancy, Dan Brown, J.K. Rowling, Ann Rice, and Marion Zimmer Bradley. She is available for General Counseling for family or deaf related issues from 1 pm to 5 pm on Mondays, and has evening availability on Tuesdays through Thursdays. She accepts email counseling and chat counseling for any issues related to deafness, tobacco cessation or family counseling at this moment.
Curriculum Vitae (Click here to verify credentials)
01/2006 - present International Society for Mental Health Online
Executive Board Member-At-Large: Faciliated online discussions related to the ethical development, marketing and legal advocacy of mental health services utilizing encrypted distance communication modalities. Provided undergraduate and graduate school level presentations about online mental health topics utilizing smart classroom and face-to-face modalities.
03/2001 - present Audrey Jung, Sole Practitioner
Private practice specializing in parenting and relationship issues, Deaf/HH populations, pregnancy and postpartum issues, tobacco cessation counseling, and social skills development. Online counseling through www.AskTheInternetTherapist.com.
10/1998 – 03/2001 Southeast Valley Tobacco Use Prevention Project, 1450 S. Dobson Road, Suite B-326, Mesa, AZ 85202.
(602) 649-7876
Tobacco Use Prevention Counselor: Provided school-based prevention education and cessation counseling to adolescents through classroom lectures, individual counseling, small group counseling, and peer leadership training. Reviewed and developed curricula resources for use in the field of tobacco prevention. Promoted tobacco-free environments through community agency consultation and publicity events.
04/1998 - 04/1999 Samaritan Health System, Desert Samaritan Behavioral Health, 2225 West Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202.
(602) 464-4051
Crisis Assessment/Intake Therapist: On-call position. Assessed, evaluated, diagnosed, and referred patients who present within the Emergency Department and Behavioral Health Center to insure the most appropriate and least restrictive level of care in accordance with all state and federal regulations. Provided crisis counseling and support to patients and family members who are experiencing serious psychological and psychoactive substance abuse disorders. Provided group therapy services within a Day Treatment setting to residential and non-residential patients with SMI diagnoses.
01/1998 – 10/1998 Family Service Agency, 1530 East Flower, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
(602) 264-9891
Counselor: Provided clinical assessment and treatment, on an individual and group basis, to children and adults. Worked with seriously mentally ill, emotionally handicapped, EAP, substance abuse, couples, court mandated and self-referred populations. Court approved to provide Parent Information Program training to divorcing couples with minor children.
09/1995 - 04/1998 DEVEREUX ARIZONA: Richard L. Raskin Treatment Network, 6436 E. Sweetwater Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 705-4853
Lead Clinician: Supervised Admissions, Medical Records, Clinical Secretary and Residential Clinical Assistant positions, in addition to maintaining a full case-load as a Child and Family Counselor. Assisted Treatment Program Manager in developing therapeutic interventions to assist clients in the milieu program, developing a therapeutic group home programming schedule, routing and investigating unusual incident reports, and ensuring compliance with state and national licensing agencies (DHS, DES, AHCCCS, JCAHO). Performed utilization reviews of medical records for internal committees and external insurance agencies.
Child and Family Counselor: Worked within a level one residential treatment setting to provide mental health services to children with serious emotional disabilities and mental illnesses, on an individual, group , family and milieu therapy level. Ensured quality control regulation of the agency’s clinical practices. Consulted with multidisciplinary treatment team to establish a working individualized treatment plan and an individualized education plan for each client. Provided clinical supervision to behavioral health technicians. Provided staff development seminars on a variety of therapeutic topics. Consulted in the electronic charting of medical records. Performed case management with representatives from various state agencies (ComCare, NARBHA, CPSA, DES/CPS, DES/DDD, Juvenile Court).
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TRAINING EXPERIENCE:
01/1995 - 05/1995 Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, Phoenix Day School For the Deaf, 1935 W. Hayward Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021-6997
(602) 255-3448
Counselor-Intern: worked within a day school setting to provide individual and group counseling to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing adolescents, grades 6-12. Provided state mandated guidance-based curriculum to all junior and senior high school students. Worked with evaluation team in screening and developing Individualized Education Plans. Worked with administration team to develop policy for mandated reporting with Child Protective Services. Advocated to insure the rights of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students.
09/1994 - 12/1994 Mantua Elementary School, 9107 Horner Court, Fairfax, VA 22015.
(703) 280-5239
Practicum Counselor: worked within a mainstreamed setting to provide individual and group counseling to hearing and deaf children in grades K-6. Assisted supervisor in teaching guidance-based curriculum to sixth graders. Worked with principal, school psychologist, and school social worker in screening for triennial evaluations. Advocated to insure the rights of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students. Educated teachers and counselors on deafness and Deaf Culture related issues.
PUBLICATIONS: Kalogeras, K.T., Glowa, J.R., Smith, M.A., Bowen, H., Pessin, A.B., Dedhia, P.M., Lee, S.H., Chrousos, G.P., and Gold, P.W.: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis responses to benzodiazepine withdrawal: Potential role of CRH in the withdrawal syndrome. First International Congress on Hormones Brain and Neuropsychopharmacology, Rhodes, Greece, September, 1993. Neuropsychopharmacol 9(2S): 134S-135S, 1993.
