About Dr. Chou

I’m Dr. Andres Chou, an Asian-American psychologist in Tustin, CA, which is in Orange County (near Irvine/Newport Beach/Costa Mesa). I have committed my life to helping people heal and grow from their mental health struggles. I use an approach that’s grounded in empathy, knowledge, and experience.

Empathy
I know how hard it is to ask for help. That’s why I have a deep respect for the courage it takes to reach out. I believe that empathy is the foundation of healing. We all need to feel safe and understood.

Knowledge
Beyond empathy, I have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. As a psychologist, I am committed to staying up-to-date on the latest research and evidence-based practices.

Experience
My expertise extends beyond books and into actual face-to-face experience with people. I have been providing mental health and psychological services for well over a decade. That’s why I understand that each person is unique and requires a personalized approach. No cookie-cutter solutions here.

You can read more about my experience below or if you’d like to take the next step, schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to see how I can help.

Credentials

Education

• Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (PsyD), Azusa Pacific University (APA-Accredited Program)

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Azusa Pacific University

Certifications and Licenses

• CA License# PSY28951

• Prepare/Enrich - Premarital Counseling and Couples Relationship Enrichment

Specialties

• Asian-American culture and related issues

• Christian faith integration and recovery from religious pain and abuse

• Men’s issues and struggles of fathers

• Trauma (EMDR-trained)

• Psychological and personality assessment

Awards and Special Recognition

• Outstanding Clinical Competency, Azusa Pacific University

• Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Social Justice, Azusa Pacific University

Background

I have a diverse range of clinical experience from some of the most respected institutions in the region. I provided mental health services and psychological evaluations at the University of California Medical Center and UCI Medical School Department of Psychiatry. At Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), I worked under some of the top neuropsychologists in the country, providing neuropsychological evaluations to patients struggling with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

During my pre-doctoral residency at the Chicago Area Christian Training Consortium, I spent half of my time providing therapy for people from diverse communities in Chicago. I also provided psychological evaluations for people struggling with learning disorders and attention difficulties.

I completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology and Marriage & Family Therapy, where I provided therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues to members of the community. I also conducted psychological assessments and testing for pre-ordination evaluations, adoption evaluations, and psychodiagnostic evaluations.

After completing my fellowship, I continued on at Fuller as a Clinical Supervisor and Assistant Clinical Professor, where I continued to provide psychological services as well as teach and train future psychologists and marriage and family therapists.

Before entering into psychology, I worked as a graphic designer, film/video editor, and media artist. I was also on staff as a media arts director at a church, all which continue to influence my passion for listening to people’s stories and helping to bring out beauty from pain.

Aside from psychology, I enjoy watching television shows and films, listening to music, and taking photos, but I mainly spend much of my free time with my wife and children, who are a great source of joy for me. I think they like me as well.