Dr. Chang is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor at the NYU Silver School of Social Work. Her research seeks to advance the well-being of BIPOC communities by understanding the processes that impact psychological health, identifying strategies for improving intergroup dynamics, and developing culturally-grounded interventions that integrate mindfulness and other contemplative traditions. As co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Unmute, a BIPOC-oriented healthtech company, she conducted an NIH SBIR-funded study focused on improving the therapeutic alliance in racially-mismatched therapist-client dyads. Dr. Chang has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Div. 45-Society for the sychology Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race and Div. 29-Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy), the Asian American Psychological Association, and the Mind and Life Institute. She is also a founding board member, current VP and President-Elect of the International Society of Contemplative Research. She maintains a private practice in New York City.
Doris was featured on the Mind & Life podcast episode Critical Consciousness.
