Philip S. Wong, Ph.D.
Welcome! This site is designed to help you explore approaches to understanding and caring for your own emotional health, as well as the well-being of others. It also provides an overview of my professional work. Since 1994, I have been a licensed clinical psychologist in independent practice in New York City. My services include consultation, individual and couples psychotherapy, psychological testing, clinical supervision, and organizational consulting. Additionally, as a university professor, I am actively engaged in research and doctoral training. I invite you to explore the site and reach out with any questions.
Professional Background
Dr. Wong is a distinguished practitioner and scholar with over forty years of experience in the health and mental health fields. He holds an Sc.B. from Brown University, an M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Michigan, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Psychiatry there. Currently a Professor of Psychology at Long Island University–Brooklyn, he previously directed the university's APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program for a decade and earlier taught at the Graduate Faculty of The New School. An internationally recognized speaker, Dr. Wong frequently conducts workshops and lectures worldwide. His professional leadership includes serving on the editorial boards of leading mental health journals and active involvement in the American Psychological Association and the New York State Psychological Association, where he was the inaugural President of the Division of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity.
General Therapeutic Approach
My work as a psychologist centers on anxiety and stress, particularly within the context of our multicultural society. I specialize in helping individuals navigate conflicts related to interracial, ethnic, and adolescent/young adult identity, as well as intergenerational relationships, interracial relationships, adoption, and spirituality. These challenges often coexist with struggles in mood regulation, depression, and anxiety, all of which can be effectively addressed through psychological treatment and healthy solutions. Utilizing an integrative clinical approach, I draw from psychodynamic, cognitive, and neuropsychological perspectives, with a strong emphasis on self, identity, and relationships in our diverse and dynamic culture.
Areas of Expertise
East Asian American Experiences
I maintain a longstanding scholarly and personal focus on ethnic minority experiences, specializing in Asian American psychology.
Educational Experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults
Working at the intersection of psychology and education, I help families and students successfully navigate the transitions of K-12, high school, and higher education. As a trained child and adolescent psychologist, university professor, and parent, I offer a uniquely well-rounded perspective on managing the stress of high school and college applications.
My personal and professional familiarity spans a wide range of institutions, including:
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Higher Education & Research: Brown University, University of Michigan, and the New School for Social Research.
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K-12 & Collegiate Transitions: Guiding my family members through schools such as Bank Street School, Hunter College High School, Friends Seminary, Brown University, Bowdoin College, and Harvard College.
Spiritual and Religious Experiences
I support individuals from all faith backgrounds as they integrate their personal spiritual journeys with their psychological well-being and life history. My background includes years of close collaboration with various Catholic dioceses and religious orders, delivering specialized workshops, diagnostic assessment, and individual psychotherapy.
Psychological Assessment and Testing
With more than thirty years of experience teaching assessment at the university level, I offer expert diagnostic psychological testing. My practice includes comprehensive clinical health and personality assessments.