A safe space

To be comfortable being your authentic self

Licensed Clinical Psychologist and forensic expert helping New Yorkers achieve greater understanding, control, and satisfaction in their lives.

Need therapy support?

compassionate therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more

I understand how challenging life can feel, especially when you’re struggling with your mental health, intersecting identities, complex trauma, or loss. But you have the power to change your story. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I hold a safe space for you to thoughtfully explore your feelings and find a way forward.

Forensic expert

Forensic Services - Offering expert assessment for civil and criminal cases

Dealing with intricate legal cases is tough. You need dependable forensic evaluations to make the right calls and guide your legal strategy to best serve your client. I know the stakes are high, and I’m here to help. With my expertise, I provide detailed assessments to support your legal work.

Welcome, I'm Dr. Chen

A Licensed clinical psychologist & forensic expert

With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping adults aged 18 and up who need a safe environment to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Whether you’re seeking private psychotherapy or a forensic evaluation, you can count on me to guide you in the right direction. For therapy clients, my ultimate goal is to help you gain more control and agency in your life, providing tools and support you need to thrive independently. For legal professionals, I understand the pressures of your work and am here to offer precise assessments that can help you make fair, informed decisions.

How I can support you

Clinical & Forensic Services

I provide a wide range of clinical services to support individuals managing life’s challenges. Whether you’re experiencing major life transitions, grappling with depression or anxiety, exploring identity questions, or working through generational, racial, or complex trauma, I’m here to help.

As a forensic psychologist with extensive experience in expert testimony, I also offer forensic evaluations for both civil and criminal cases. My services include assessments for trial competency, criminal responsibility, immigration proceedings, and more, tailored to meet the unique needs of each case.

Clinical Services

Finding things tougher than you’d like? I’m here to help. I use a mix of humanistic, CBT, psychodynamic, attachment theory, and trauma-informed methods to support you as we peel back the layers, find what makes you tick, and help you move forward. Together, we’ll work on deep healing, so you can build confidence, gain clarity, and feel a sense of agency in all areas of your life.

Forensic Services

Do you need a thorough and accurate forensic evaluation for a legal case in New York City or Long Island? I offer expert assessments for civil and criminal cases, including trial competency, criminal responsibility, violence risk assessments, and employee rights. I’ll piece together the information to provide clear evaluations, helping you make informed legal decisions.

Process

Our work together

Being part of my practice means you have a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. All our therapy sessions are held online with our HIPAA-compliant platform for your convenience and accessibility. For forensic evaluations, I offer thorough and professional assessments to meet your legal needs.

01.

Getting to know you

In our first meeting, we’ll discuss your history, challenges, and goals. For legal professionals, we’ll review the specifics of your case and what you need from the evaluation.

02.

Building a connection

I’ll gather thorough background information to tailor our approach. This helps to create a roadmap for your therapy to make sure it’s as effective as possible.

03.

Ongoing therapy

Therapy is a partnership. We’ll work together, with your active participation and feedback shaping the direction of our sessions, so you can get the most out of them.

Think I might be the right psychotherapist or forensic evaluator for you?

It all starts with a conversation.