Jessica ChenFeng, PhD
Licensed Marriage + Family Therapist
About
I am an associate professor of Medical Education and Associate Director of Physician Vitality at Loma Linda University Health. I’m also an alumna of UCLA, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Loma Linda University. My research, writing, and clinical work center around sociocontextual issues such as gender, race, generation, and spirituality and how these identities shape the self and interpersonal dynamics. I identify as a second-generation Taiwanese American, was born and raised in Los Angeles, and still live in southern California with my spouse, two children, and miniature Schnauzer. When I have time, I love experimenting with baking sourdough bread, sewing clothes, and trying to keep plants alive.
- Certified Havening Techniques Practitioners
- Prepare/Enrich certified
- Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
- AAMFT Approved Supervisor, AAMFT Minority Fellowship Mentor
- Clinical member of professional organizations: AAMFT, AFTA, NCFR, CAMFT, AAPA
- Editorial board member for journals Family Process, Journal of Family Psychotherapy, and ChristianityNext
Jessica ChenFeng CV
Education
Loma Linda University
Ph.D. Marital & Family Therapy with concentration in Larger Social Context & Health (2014)
Fuller Theological Seminary
M.A. in Marital & Family Therapy (2007)
University of California Los Angeles
B.A. in Design & Media Arts (2004)
Teaching Experience
Fuller Theological Seminary
School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy
Associate Professor (2022- Present)
Loma Linda University Health
School of Medicine
Associate Professor (2018-2022)
California State University, Northridge
Department of Educational Psychology & Counseling
Assistant Professor (2014-2018)
Seattle University
Summer Adjunct Faculty (2015-2018)
Lincoln Christian University
Summer Adjunct Faculty (2015-2016)
Loma Linda University
Department of Global/Public Health
Adjunct Faculty (2014)
Loma Linda University
Department of Counseling & Family Sciences
Adjunct Faculty (2012-2013)
Loma Linda University
Department of Counseling & Family Sciences
Teaching Assistant (2011-2012)
Loma Linda University
Department of Counseling & Family Sciences
Guest Lecturer (2011)
Clinical Experience
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
(2018- Present)
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
California State Approved Supervisor (2015- Present)
Private Practice
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (2013-2018)
Loma Linda University Counseling & Family Sciences Clinic
MFT Supervisor (2013-2014)
Loma Linda University Counseling & Family Sciences Clinic
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (2011-2014)
Rossier Park Non-Public School
MFT Intern (2009-2010)
Society Providing Assistance, Rehabilitation, and Education (SPARE) Counseling Center
MFT Intern (2008-2010)
Crittenton Services for Children & Families
Residential Therapist (2007-2008)
Citrus Counseling & Self-Esteem Enhancement Council
MFT Trainee (2006-2007)
Community Service
Taiwanese American Foundation
Mental Health Educator and Consultant (2022- Present)
Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry, Fuller Theological Seminary
Contextual Identity Formation Advisor/Advisory Council Member (2018- Present)
Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church
Crisis Therapist (May 2022)
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
- Co-chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce (2020-2022)
- Member of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Committee (2020-2022)
- Facilitator for LGBTQ+ Support Group (2020-2022)
- Schwartz Center Rounds Planning Team Member & Facilitator (2020-2022)
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- Leadership Development Mentor (2017-2022)
- Minority Fellowship Program Mentor (2017-2020)
- Member of Elections Council (2015-2018)
Asian American Christian Counseling Services
Board Member (2012-2019)
Department of Educational Psychology & Counseling, California State University, Northridge
- Member of Diversity Committee (2015-2018)
- Member of Student Affairs Committee (2014-2018)
Refereed Publications
Journal of Systemic Therapies
Hernandez, B., ChenFeng, J., & Schwenke, N.
Print
Supporting physicians during the COVID-10 pandemic: A cumulative feminist autoethnography.
Families, Systems & Health: The Journal of Collaborative Family Healthcare, 41(1), 54–60
Hernandez, B. C., ChenFeng, J. L., Schill-Depew, A. E., & Lee, S.
Posted 2023
A biopsychosocial-spiritual wellness check program for internal medicine residents: A brief report.
Academic Medicine: Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 96(11S), S196–S197
Young, C., Schreiber, J., Brennan-Wydra, E., Phillips, A., ChenFeng, J., M Wilkins, K., & Fung, C. C.
Posted 2021
A multi-institutional approach to assess the mental health of medical students.
Academic Psychiatry
Brennan-Wydra, E., Chung, H.W., Angoff, N., ChenFeng, J., Phillips, A., Schreiber, J., Young, C., & Wilkins, K.
Posted 2021
Maladaptive perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and suicidal ideation among medical students.
ChristianityNext
ChenFeng, J., Gweon, M., & Kim, R.
Posted 2018
Navigating personal triggers when we sit with “the other”: lessons from Asian American family therapists.
Family Process
ChenFeng, J., Kim, L., Wu, Y., & Knudson-Martin, C.
Posted 2016
Addressing culture, gender, and power with Asian American couples: Application of socio-emotional relationship therapy.
Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal, 37(2), 153–164.
ChenFeng, J., Knudson-Martin, C., & Nelson, T.
Posted 2015
Intergenerational tension, connectedness and separateness in the lived experience of first and second generation Chinese American Christians.
Contemporary Family Therapy, 36, 518-528.
Pandit, M., ChenFeng J., Kang, Y.K., Knudson-Martin, C., & Huenergardt, D.
Posted 2014
Practicing socio-cultural attunement: A study of couple therapists.
Grants, Fellowships & Awards
Family Process Institute
Editorial Fellowship (2023)
Fuller Theological Seminary
Inclusion and Equity Faculty Resource Grant (2022-2023)
American Family Therapy Academy
Early Career Contribution to Family Therapy Award (2022)
Michael D. Eisner College of Education,
California State University, Northridge
Research Grant Awardee (2016-2018)
School of Behavioral Health, Loma Linda University Health
President’s Award at Commencement (2014)
American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy,
Minority Fellowship Program
Minority Fellow (2011-2013)
Loma Linda University Counseling and Family Sciences Clinic
Intern/Doctoral Student of the Year (2011-2012)
Asian American Psychological Association Conference
Student Travel Award (2011)
Loma Linda University Counseling & Family Sciences
Department Research Conference
Poster Award (2011)