Dr. Galen Chun

Dr. Galen Chun Dr. Galen Chun is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lear

Dr. Galen Chun is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been working in the mental health field since 1997. He served as Clinical Director at College Living Experience (2001-2018) and specializes in young adults with ASD and learning differences in his private practice. While at CLE he developed a social curriculum designed to pragmatically help young adults develop social skills by using them

in a real world setting. CLE now uses the curriculum nationally as part of their holistic program aimed at strength based goals. Dr. Chun’s areas of expertise include Learning Disabilities, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Health Psychology. He helps clients become better experts on themselves and helps to improve the quality in which they relate with others. On a personal level, Dr. Chun’s life was deeply impacted by an early experience with a family member who was later identified as being on the Autism Spectrum. Since then he has been passionate about helping others discover how to better navigate the social world. Dr. Chun has advocated for the National Autism Society in our Nations’ Capitol. He frequently provides dynamic and interactive presentations for parents and young adults on self-determination and fostering healthy decision making. He has served on the Autism Society Broward board since 2010.

Poor peer social supports and trauma are common with people on the Autism Spectrum. Unfortunately, these are risk facto...
05/09/2026

Poor peer social supports and trauma are common with people on the Autism Spectrum. Unfortunately, these are risk factors for addiction. The below video describes the surprising scientific findings about alcohol use and addiction.

36K likes, 3.8K comments. "Alcohol Rewires Your Brain - Dr. Sarah Wakeman"

Kaleo reminding everyone to give yourself a good stretch every now and then
03/12/2026

Kaleo reminding everyone to give yourself a good stretch every now and then

This article is worth a read when it comes to identifying the nuances related to happy introverts.
03/02/2025

This article is worth a read when it comes to identifying the nuances related to happy introverts.

Acceptance is key to the well-being and authenticity of introverts.

After completing his first year of life, Kaleo commenced his role as a therapy dog. He has a strong love for my clients...
01/10/2025

After completing his first year of life, Kaleo commenced his role as a therapy dog. He has a strong love for my clients and graciously waits for their permission to engage with them. The first picture is from 2014 and the last few from yesterday 1/2025. He’s been sleeping on the job lately but that’s okay because he wakes up when needed.

I teach about 5 individualized techiques for diaphragmatic breathing to our hard-wired anxiety response. Typically, tho...
11/27/2024

I teach about 5 individualized techiques for diaphragmatic breathing to our hard-wired anxiety response. Typically, thought triggers or environmental cues engage the fight/flight/freeze response. I regularly help my clients to increase awareness of these triggers and develop specific coping to counter and calm their intense anxiety. It may be a few years, but I am hopeful discovering the specific anxiety circuitry will provide new medications to also help disrupt the panic response.

A new study from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies has identified a brain circuit that slows the breath to calm the mind.

Wisdom is gained by truly hearing others.
09/10/2024

Wisdom is gained by truly hearing others.

Important reminder: Make sure to prioritize your emotional well-being and address any negative emotions before they weig...
05/24/2024

Important reminder: Make sure to prioritize your emotional well-being and address any negative emotions before they weigh down your mental health.

Understanding the truth about one’s family of origins generally brings a sense of closure. Children tend to believe the...
05/20/2024

Understanding the truth about one’s family of origins generally brings a sense of closure. Children tend to believe they caused every event both good or bad (for example, “My parents divorced because of me”). Recognizing the truth that there is a larger context can be healing.

"If my dad were still alive, it would hurt him to read these words. He never intended for me to feel like a nuisance. So why, then, did I so often feel that way?"

This is a great article where if you listen to the audio, you can hear the twins speak. https://www.npr.org/sections/he...
04/07/2024

This is a great article where if you listen to the audio, you can hear the twins speak.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/04/1242264274/siblings-science-identical-twin-brothers-autism-spectrum?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR06CwtTVXNWzmk5PL82hlYW43wT67xwHDnTQhqoEaVIxk1Oc43TWzpj20E_aem_AXDMsBLTySH3HPzBR7Jod-FM2koxMQFNSMhFLogsTzXqDBaT0Gz2N8C7N1NwYdQG05w

Sam and John Fetters are identical twins with autism. But Sam is in college, while John still struggles to form sentences. Their experience may shed light on the disorder's mix of nature and nurture.

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Plantation, FL
33324

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