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Dr. Chan is a Neuropsychologist, author of the book Reassembling Models of Reality published in the prestigious Interpersonal Neurobiology Series and founder of the Center for Neuropsychology and Consciousness (CNC), a private practice in Miami, Florida that provides neuropsychological and psychological services.  In addition to his practice, he is an Adjunct Professor for Pepperdine University (rank #3, Best Online Masters program, 2020) and conducts research on the Default Mode Network (DMN) and trauma at the University of Miami, exploring correlations between neuroimaging data to novel and existing neuropsychological instruments in service of early-detection for PTSD. His dissertation was on the impact of PTSD on the DMN and he has publications on topics including Alzheimer’s Disease, memory, imagination, mindfulness, play and creativity. 

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He received his doctorate from Pepperdine University (rank #6 Best Psy.D. program in the U.S.). He has trained and worked at several institutions, including:

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• University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (2 years) : Top 50 Medical Schools in U.S.

• Ryder Trauma Center, Jackson Memorial Hospital (1 year) : World-renowned Level 1 trauma center in U.S. 

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (1 year) : Top 10 Best Hospitals in the U.S. 

• Children's Hospital Los Angeles  (2 years) : #1 Children's Hospital in the West

• Union Rescue Mission (3 years)

• West Los Angeles Community Mental Health Clinic (2 years)

• Positive Alternatives for Youth (1 year)

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Dr. Chan was born in Canada, raised in Costa Rica, and has lived in Hong Kong, Seattle, Ottawa, and Los Angeles with his current residency in Miami, Fl. He speaks three languages and can practice in English and Spanish. Outside his formal training experience, he was mentored by two founders of the field Interpersonal Neurobiology: the prolific UCLA trained Psychologist Louis Cozolino and acclaimed Harvard/UCLA Psychiatrist Dan Siegel. 

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Social Media References

• University of Miami (2017) Post-Doctoral Researcher receives funding to study PTSD and Unique Brain Functions, Brainstorms, Q4, p. 3-4. 

• Ryder Trauma Center (2018) Honorable mention

• As the scientific consultant for VR Genie (2019), Dr. Chan has been mentioned in 32 countries and 69 media references! This includes Forbes, Yahoo News, La Nacion and many others!

 

Author: Chan, A (2021) Reassembling Models of Reality: Theory and Clinical Practice. W. W. Norton, New York, NY. Fwd by Louis Cozolino, Ph.D., Awd: Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.

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Publications by Dr. Chan (click on titles to download pdf)

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• Chan, A., Cozolino, L., & Siegel D.J. (2021, in progress). Perception and cognition. In B. Kaplan & W. Sadock (Eds.), Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, Tenth edition. New York: Williams and Wilkins 

• Curiel, R., Loewenstein, D., Rosselli, M., Pina, D., Adjouadi, M., Bauer, R., Chan, A, DeKosky, S., Golde, T., Greif-Custo, M., Penate, A., Duara, R. (2019) A cognitive stress test for prodromal Alzheimer's disease: Multiethnic generalizability. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 11, 550-559

• Chan, A. (2019) Consciousness Integration, Individuation through Active Imagination, The Science of Psychotherapy, July

• Chan, A., Siegel, D. (2017) Play and Creativity in Psychotherapy: Play and the Default Mode: Interpersonal Neurobiology, Self and Creativity. Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology, 39 – 50

• Curiel, R., Loewenstein, D., Chan, A., Crocco, E., Raffo, A., Penate, A., Melo, J. (2017) Culturally Sensitive Cognitive Stress Test is Related to Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) Signature Regions on MRI. Biological Psychiatry, 81: S1-S139

• Chan, A. (2016) The Fragmentation of Self and Others: The role of the Default Mode Network in PTSD (Doctoral Dissertation), Proquest, Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, CA. 

• D’Angiulli, A., Runge, M., Faulker, A., Zakizadeh, J., Chan, A., Morcos, S. (2013) Vividness of visual imagery and incidental recall of verbal cues, phenomenological availability reflects long term memory accessibility, Frontiers in Psychology, Vol. 4 (1).

• Chan, A (2012) Review of Imagine that: Studies in Imagined Interactions, Journal of Imagination, Cognition and Personality, Vol. 32 (1) 95-100

• Rodriguez, I., Capovani, M., Chan, A., Hernandez-Cardenache, R. (2017) Is Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) a Risk Factor for Dementia? A Closer Look from Neuropsychological Perspective. Poster presented at National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), 37th Annual Conference. Boston, MA.

• Myott, M., Ortega, A., Modesto, M., Curiel, R., Raffo, A., Chan, A., Penate, A., Melo, J., Crocco, E., Loewenstein, D. (2017). Culturally Sensitive Neuropsychological Assessment of Early Alzheimer’s Disease. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association 125th annual convention, Society for Clinical Neuropsychology Division. Washington, D.C.

•  Leal, G., Chan, A., Ireland, S.  (2016) Neuropsychological Sequelae of Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis in a 15 Year-Old Hispanic Female. Poster presented at National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), 36th Annual Conference. Seattle, Washington.

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Current Activities:

• Private Practice: Neuropsychological Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Remediation, Education

• Adjunct Professor for Pepperdine University

• Workshops for Clinicians

• Beginning education SAGE program for community

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Center for Neuropsychology and Consciousness Externs

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Ryan Karasik, B. A.: Ryan Karasik is at Pepperdine University, studying for his Master's in Psychology. He aspires to become a clinical psychologist, with the ultimate goal of relieving as much unnecessary suffering in the world as possible. He also works as a behavioral therapist for children with developmental disabilities.

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Kate Williams, B.A.: is at Pepperdine University, studying for her Master’s in Clinical Psychology. She aspires to become a Clinical Psychologist, pursuing a career with primary focus in clinical work and research for psychotic disorders, Alzheimer’s, and dementia in Neuropsychology.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jason Ouyang, B.A. is at Pepperdine University, studying for his Master's in Psychology. He hopes to help others in the future as a clinical psychologist utilizing principles in recovery models and integration. He has previously worked as a CARE program facilitator and Registered Behavior Technician and currently teaches. 

 

Previous Students

Nadine Robertson, M.D.: received her medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Her future residency will prepare her to become an eminent Psychiatrist.

Kayla Garrison, B.A.: is at Pepperdine University, studying for her Master's in Clinical Psychology. She completed an undergrad internship at St. John's Regional Medical Center and previously worked as a Behavioral Health Technician with kids with developmental disabilities. 

Sydney Sroka, B.A.: is at Pepperdine University, studying for her Master’s in Clinical Psychology. Recently, she received the title ‘Queen Ms. Ambassador Golden World,’ and aspires to speak as an advocate for the mentally ill, and reduce the stigma in stereotypization of mental health in the mass media.