Dr. Linda Chen
Dr. Linda Chen is a clinical psychologist specializing in adolescent mental health and family systems therapy. With a PhD from Stanford University and over 18 years of clinical experience, she has become one of the most sought-after therapists for families struggling with teenage behavioral issues, academic pressure, identity formation, and intergenerational conflicts.
Her practice serves families from diverse cultural backgrounds, and she’s particularly skilled at navigating the unique challenges faced by immigrant families and their American-raised children. Dr. Chen’s therapeutic philosophy centers on understanding the adolescent within the context of their family system. She doesn’t view teenagers in isolation but considers how family dynamics, cultural expectations, peer relationships, and broader societal pressures all contribute to a young person’s mental health.
Her sessions often involve individual work with the teenager as well as family sessions where communication patterns can be observed and improved. She helps parents understand their teen’s developmental needs while also supporting adolescents in finding their voice and autonomy. One of Dr. Chen’s unique strengths is her integration of creative arts therapy into traditional talk therapy. She recognizes that teenagers don’t always have the vocabulary or comfort level to articulate complex emotions verbally.
Through art, music, journaling, and other expressive modalities, she helps young clients access and communicate their inner experiences. This approach has proven particularly effective with teens who are resistant to traditional therapy or who struggle with verbal expression.
Dr. Chen addresses a wide range of adolescent issues including depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, academic stress, social difficulties, identity exploration, and family conflict. She also works with teens navigating divorce, grief, trauma, and major life transitions.
Her office is designed to feel welcoming and non-clinical, with comfortable seating, art supplies, and a generally relaxed atmosphere that puts young clients at ease. Parents frequently report that Dr. Chen is the first therapist their teenager has actually connected with and trusted.