Dr Suzanna Chen
Psychiatrist
“I am a psychiatrist and I run a private boutique practice in NYC. My specialties are psychodynamic and CBT therapies. I offer teletherapy. I can also provide medication management to supplement psychotherapy only IF and WHEN it is appropriate and medically necessary.”
About Me
Approach
My name is Dr. Suzanna Chen. I am an M.D. psychiatrist and I run a private boutique practice in NYC. My specialties are psychodynamic and CBT psychotherapy. I can also provide medication management to supplement psychotherapy only IF and WHEN it is appropriate or medically necessary.
I have a special interest in building confidence, improving work-life balance, supporting people in demanding jobs, maneuvering relationships (including interracial and intercultural relationships), and navigating culture and identity.
I take a warm and collaborative approach to help you live a happier and more fulfilling life. I have been dedicated to helping individuals explore and overcome things holding them back from reaching their full potential and enjoying life. I have experience seeing a variety of clients including medical students from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, undergraduate and graduate students from Fordham University Lincoln Center Counseling and Psychological Services in Manhattan, as well as many other clients at different stages of their lives and with a variety of goals. In residency I was trained in individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and medication management.
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Services
Services Offered:
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Psychiatry
A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Individuals
- •Organisations
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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Identity Issues
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
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Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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Professional Title:
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Psychiatrist
A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.
Qualifications
Mercer University School of Medicine
Registrations
New York State Education Department; Office of the Professions
Psychiatrist
Memberships
American Psychiatric Association (APA-Med)
Service Area
Suzanna Chen MD private office in the Alma offices
In-person & OnlineMidtown East Manhattan
New York, New York
