Dr. Janet Chen is currently accepting new patients through her practice, Empire Behavioral Health
Janet Chen, MD
Adult, Adolescent, & Child Psychiatrist
Welcome. I am Dr. Janet Chen, double board certified in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I am currently accepting new patients into my private practice, Empire Behavioral Health.
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I previously served as the Chief of Child and Adolescent ambulatory services at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell in Manhattan and as the Medical Director of the Child Psychiatry Access Network at the University of Texas McGovern Medical School in Houston.
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I treat patients of all age ranges from preschool through adulthood. Using an integrated approach that incorporates psychotherapy and/or psychopharmacology, I tailor the treatment plan for each individual person. I also enjoy working collaboratively with therapists and other providers.
I am currently licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Texas.
I see patients in person (limited) and via convenient telemedince services.
Areas of Expertise
Adult Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychotherapy.
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My areas of expertise include:
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Depression and Anxiety Disorders
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Cultural/Transcultural Issues
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Parent/Child Conflict
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Parenting Issues
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Adjustment Disorder
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Young Adults
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Stress Management
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Relationship Problems
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
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School Problems
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Learning Disabilities
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
During my time on the faculty at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, I helped grow the collaborative care relationship between the Division of Child Psychiatry and Department of Pediatrics by providing specialized training to other physicians. I have also presented at multiple national conferences and have been featured on television and podcasts discussing parenting strategies. In addition, I was awarded a Zero Suicide Initiative grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation in August 2020 to study prevention and treatment of suicide within the NYPH system.
Contact Us
Contact me today to schedule an appointment or learn more about consultations, individual and family therapy, as well as medication evaluations and management.
New York/New Jersey
525 E. 68th Street
Box 140
New York, NY 10065
Texas
6221 Edloe Street
Ste. #202
Houston, TX 77005