Joyce Sun, PhD

Clinical psychologist, Milpitas, CA

Joyce Sun is a licensed clinical psychologist at Peaceful Sunshine Psychology Inc., offering therapy in English, Mandarin Chinese, or both.

1525 McCarthy Blvd, Ste. 1139, Milpitas, CA 95035

At a glance

Practice model

Out-of-network provider, no sliding scale

Languages

English, Mandarin Chinese

Telehealth

Online therapy offered

Clinical experience

Since 1999, including internships

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About Joyce Sun

Joyce Sun is a licensed psychologist and professor who treats anxiety, depression and couples. Sun earned a PhD at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a master's degree at Columbia University and a bachelor's degree at National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan. Sun provides therapy sessions in English, Mandarin Chinese, or both.

Her approach changes to fit each client's needs. Sun's clinical experience includes the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, the counseling centers at Oregon State University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the acute psychiatric ward at National Taiwan University Hospital. Sun has also taught as an adjunct professor at New York Medical College and as a full-time assistant professor at National Kaohsiung Normal University and Asia University.

She speaks to immigrants and cultural minorities who may feel isolated, anxious, confused or overwhelmed. Sun does not prescribe medication. Sun's name in Chinese is 孫若慈.

Membership and fees

Peaceful Sunshine Psychology Inc. is an out-of-network provider.

Joyce Sun does not offer sliding scale or reduced fees.

Services

Anxiety Depression Couples therapy Immigrant and cultural minority clients

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Education and credentials

Degree

PhD

College

National Chengchi University (Taipei, Taiwan), bachelor's degree

Graduate school

Columbia University (master's degree) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (PhD)

Other certification

Taiwan Ministry of Education assistant professor certificate

License

California

NPI

1093373177

Former name

Jo-Tzu Sun

Location

1525 McCarthy Blvd, Ste. 1139, Milpitas, CA 95035

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Recognition and research

Teaching and research roles

Former adjunct professor of online courses, New York Medical College

Former full-time assistant professor, Graduate Institute of Counseling Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling, National Kaohsiung Normal University

Former full-time assistant professor, psychology department, Asia University

Former undergraduate lecturer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Questions patients ask

Does Joyce Sun take insurance?

Peaceful Sunshine Psychology Inc. is an out-of-network provider.

Where did Joyce Sun train?

Joyce Sun earned a PhD at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sun also earned a master's degree at Columbia University and a bachelor's degree at National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan.