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Dr. Chu-Lien Chao, PhD

Dr. Chu-Lien Chao, PhD

Psychologist
950 E Harvard Ave, Denver, CO
Ruth Chao helps children, teens, adults, and families in Colorado build healthier, more fulfilling lives through compassionate and evidence-based mental health care. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and specialized evaluations, supporting clients of all ages from early childhood through older adulthood. Ruth offers a warm and collaborative space where clients can address challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues while developing practical tools to strengthen resilience and well-being. She brings particular expertise in psychological and neuropsychological testing, which allows her to identify underlying conditions and create targeted treatment plans. This testing process provides clarity for concerns such as ADHD, learning differences, developmental issues, and memory problems, helping both individuals and families better understand their unique strengths and challenges. By combining assessment with therapy, Ruth ensures that clients receive care that is both accurate and tailored to their specific needs. In addition to her testing services, Ruth is passionate about supporting children with behavioral concerns, teens struggling with school avoidance, and adults navigating complex mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, OCD, and PTSD. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques, while also offering faith-based counseling when aligned with client values. Ruth also has specialized experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum and those with developmental disabilities. Outside of her professional role, Ruth enjoys yoga, hiking, and spending time with her family. These personal practices reflect her belief in balance, presence, and connection”values that also guide her clinical work.

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About Dr. Chu-Lien Chao

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Christian Counseling
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychological Testing and Evaluation

Identity

Gender

Languages spoken

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Getting to know Dr. Chu-Lien Chao

Ruth Chao helps children, teens, adults, and families in Colorado build healthier, more fulfilling lives through compassionate and evidence-based mental health care. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and specialized evaluations, supporting clients of all ages from early childhood through older adulthood. Ruth offers a warm and collaborative space where clients can address challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues while developing practical tools to strengthen resilience and well-being. She brings particular expertise in psychological and neuropsychological testing, which allows her to identify underlying conditions and create targeted treatment plans. This testing process provides clarity for concerns such as ADHD, learning differences, developmental issues, and memory problems, helping both individuals and families better understand their unique strengths and challenges. By combining assessment with therapy, Ruth ensures that clients receive care that is both accurate and tailored to their specific needs. In addition to her testing services, Ruth is passionate about supporting children with behavioral concerns, teens struggling with school avoidance, and adults navigating complex mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, OCD, and PTSD. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques, while also offering faith-based counseling when aligned with client values. Ruth also has specialized experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum and those with developmental disabilities. Outside of her professional role, Ruth enjoys yoga, hiking, and spending time with her family. These personal practices reflect her belief in balance, presence, and connection”values that also guide her clinical work.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit

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Dr. Chu-Lien Chao, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - Colorado- 2
950 E Harvard Ave, Denver, CO 80210
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Missouri, PhD in Psychology

NPI number

1851035620

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Dr. Chu-Lien Chao frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Chu-Lien Chao on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Chu-Lien Chao speak?

Dr. Chu-Lien Chao speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).

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