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Dr. Chen has been a Licensed Psychologist since 1993 and has worked in many different mental health settings giving him a wide range of experience and expertise.

He has a passion and desire to help individuals and couples learn new skills, develop positive thinking strategies and apply new behaviors in order to grow and transform into happier, healthier human beings.

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DISCLAIMER: None of the content on this site should be interpreted as medical or therapeutic advice about the treatment of depression or any mental illness. If you feel you need help, you should seek treatment from qualified professionals.

Attitude of Gratitude

November 5, 2019

Attitude of Gratitude In my office I have a sign that says “An Attitude of Gratitude, brings blessings.” In…

Pornography Awareness For Parents

October 8, 2019

PORNOGRAPHY AWARENESS FOR PARENTS In the last few years, I have seen more and more requests from teens seeking help for…

Anxiety

September 5, 2019

Over the years, I have worked with many clients who suffer from anxiety. Most of us experience anxiety at some point, but…

Acronym HALT Teaches Self-Care Skills

July 26, 2019

Acronym HALT Teaches Self-Care Skills Several of my clients are currently struggling with self-care issues. Alcoholics Anonymous and other twelve…

Eating Disorders

July 5, 2019

Eating Disorders Recently, I had a client who came to see me due to depression and anxiety. While doing the intake, I realized…

Today we can communicate with others more easily, but we don’t confide in others.

June 5, 2019

Communicating, But Not Confiding Today people can communicate with others much more easily than in the past, but we don’t…

Appreciative – Thank you for the recent training you did regarding sexual addiction.

May 5, 2019

Dear Dr. Chen, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the recent training you did for…

More Alcohol Addiction Questions

March 21, 2019

More Alcohol Addiction Questions People have numerous questions about alcohol addiction. In this blog we consider a few more alcohol addiction…

Struggling Due to Pornography Addiction

December 12, 2018

Recently, I was working with a couple who were struggling due to the husband’s pornography addiction. The husband talked about…

Scared

October 4, 2018

When I first came in to get help for my addiction, I was scared. I was afraid of revealing the…

Common Alcohol Dependence Questions Answered

September 6, 2018

Common Alcohol Dependence Questions Answered Here are some answers to common alcohol dependence questions. It is important to understand that…