Dr. Ashley Chen M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
650 Clark Way Palo Alto CA, 94304About
Dr. Ashley Chen is a psychiatrist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Chen is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Chen diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Chen may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Chen treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Beijing Med University MD
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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