Dr. David Chang, PhD, RCC
Accompanying you through life’s difficult passages with over twenty-five years of contemplative practice, academic depth, and person-centred clinical care.
David Chang, PhD, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor • Vancouver, BC
A Practice Rooted in Presence, Inquiry, and Deep Listening
Dr. David Chang is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Vancouver, British Columbia. David started his career in education, having earned a degree in English Literature. He taught English in the public school system for over a decade, led professional development initiatives and served as a supervisor to several teacher candidates.
He completed a Master’s Degree at the University of British Columbia in 2013. David taught in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University, working with undergraduates and teacher candidates from 2013-2022. In 2021, David completed his Ph.D. in Education, and was awarded the Dean’s Convocation Medal in 2022. David completed counselling training at City University and the Adler Centre in 2023.
He is the author of over 22 peer-reviewed papers, and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the SSHRC doctoral fellowship, and the Steele Memorial Scholarship. His essays have appeared in several magazines, including Insights, Lion’s Roar, Buddhadharma, BC Nature, and several others. David is the author of “Raven Knows My Name: Solitude in the age of Eco-Grief,” published by Hancock House Press. He has practiced in the Zen Buddhist tradition for over 25 years, and writes about contemplation, ecology, and meditation.
Education & Clinical Training
- Ph.D. in Education (2021) — Dean's Convocation Medal (2022)
- Counselling Training — City University & the Adler Centre (2023)
- Master's Degree — University of British Columbia (2013)
- Degree in English Literature
Teaching & Academic Career
- Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University (2013–2022) — Working with undergraduates and teacher candidates
- Public School System (Over a decade) — English teacher, professional development leader, and teacher candidate supervisor
Publications, Essays & Awards
- Book: "Raven Knows My Name: Solitude in the age of Eco-Grief" (Hancock House Press)
- Peer-Reviewed Research: Author of over 22 peer-reviewed papers
- Awards: SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship, Steele Memorial Scholarship, Dean's Convocation Medal
- Magazine Essays: Insights, Lion's Roar, Buddhadharma, BC Nature
- Contemplative Practice: Over 25 years in the Zen Buddhist tradition
