Dr. Janet Chen is currently accepting new patients through her practice, Empire Behavioral Health
DIAGNOSIS
Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment includes discussion of goals, identification of strengths and current challenges, diagnostic assessment and interview, education and treatment planning, contacting collateral sources/other treatment providers, and reviewing testing reports/scales.
Initial Consultation for adults:
1 hour interview + 45 minute feedback session.
Initial Consultation for children & adolescents consists of 3 parts:
1 hour interview with parents + 1 hour with interview with child + 45 minute psychiatrist feedback session.
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Appointment: 30 - 45 minutes
For established patients, follow-up appointments will consist of brief psychotherapy, discussion of response to treatment and reassessment of treatment plan as necessary, including changes to the medications or tapering off of medications.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Appointment: 45 minutes
Usually scheduled weekly or biweekly. Psychotherapy modalities include: Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Supportive Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and Others.
Phone Consultation:15-30 minutes
For established patients only. For questions or concerns between scheduled appointments that do not require an in-person visit.
PARENTING SUPPORT
Family Therapy/Parent Management Appointment: 45-60 minutes
Appointments will consist of meeting with the entire family unit for family therapy or meeting with just the parents for parent management training.