Karen Chen, CRNP

Karen Chen, CRNP

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
1528 Walnut St, Ste 1414, Philadelphia, PA
INSURANCE NOT ACCEPTED. CREDIT CARD REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE. 48 BUSINESS HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY IN PLACE. WE ARE UNABLE TO SCHEDULE PATIENTS WITH A HISTORY OF INPATIENT ADMISSIONS, SUICIDE ATTEMPTS OR PSYCHOSIS. Karen (Yang) Chen, CRNP is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management for a variety of mental health disorders in adolescents (ages 18 and older) and adults, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, PMDD AND bipolar disorder. Ms. Chen offers a warm, empathic, non-judgmental and collaborative treatment approach. Her philosophy is that using psychotherapy, coping skills, and healthy lifestyle choices combined with psychiatric medications often result in the best treatment outcomes. She offers medication management, therapy, or a combination. If you are only seeking medication management, she can collaborate closely with your therapist. Karen Chen, CRNP received her first Bachelors of Science degree in Clinical Psychology, graduating magna cum laude from Tufts University. This background in clinical psychology and additional training in various therapeutic modalities allows her to incorporate therapy with medication management to create a more holistic treatment approach. Ms. Chen then graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, and later summa cum laude with a Masters of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Chen has a strong research background and incorporates evidence-based treatments into her practice. Before nursing school, she worked in clinical research at the Massachusetts General Hospital’s Home Base Program, a mental health clinic for veterans and their families. Her research on PTSD, anxiety disorders, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) culminated in numerous publications, symposium presentations, and poster presentations at both national and international professional conferences.
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.60

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

4.00

About Karen Chen

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Getting to know Karen Chen

INSURANCE NOT ACCEPTED. CREDIT CARD REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE. 48 BUSINESS HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY IN PLACE. WE ARE UNABLE TO SCHEDULE PATIENTS WITH A HISTORY OF INPATIENT ADMISSIONS, SUICIDE ATTEMPTS OR PSYCHOSIS. Karen (Yang) Chen, CRNP is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management for a variety of mental health disorders in adolescents (ages 18 and older) and adults, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, PMDD AND bipolar disorder. Ms. Chen offers a warm, empathic, non-judgmental and collaborative treatment approach. Her philosophy is that using psychotherapy, coping skills, and healthy lifestyle choices combined with psychiatric medications often result in the best treatment outcomes. She offers medication management, therapy, or a combination. If you are only seeking medication management, she can collaborate closely with your therapist. Karen Chen, CRNP received her first Bachelors of Science degree in Clinical Psychology, graduating magna cum laude from Tufts University. This background in clinical psychology and additional training in various therapeutic modalities allows her to incorporate therapy with medication management to create a more holistic treatment approach. Ms. Chen then graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, and later summa cum laude with a Masters of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Chen has a strong research background and incorporates evidence-based treatments into her practice. Before nursing school, she worked in clinical research at the Massachusetts General Hospital’s Home Base Program, a mental health clinic for veterans and their families. Her research on PTSD, anxiety disorders, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) culminated in numerous publications, symposium presentations, and poster presentations at both national and international professional conferences.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $300 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 30 minutes

    More information on payments and coverage

    INSURANCE NOT DIRECTLY ACCEPTED. CREDIT CARD REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE. 48 BUSINESS HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY IN PLACE. Our practice will provide patients with a receipt that they can submit to their insurance company should they choose to do so (and if they have out of network benefits), but payment is required directly from the patient prior to all appointments. Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates is not responsible for insurance companies reimbursing for visits.

    Popular visit reasons

    Agoraphobia
    Hoarding Disorder
    Pain Management Consultation
    Psychiatry Consultation
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    Sleep Problems
    Young Adult Issues
    Agoraphobia
    Hoarding Disorder
    Pain Management Consultation
    Psychiatry Consultation

    Office location

    Karen Chen, CRNP also offers online video visits for patients
    Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates
    1528 Walnut St, Ste 1414, Philadelphia, PA 19102

    Education and background

    Practice names

    Hospital affiliations

    • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    Education and training

    • University of Pennsylvania, Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
    • University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)
    • Tufts University (Bachelor's)

    NPI number

    1972164440

    Patient reviews

    All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
    Overall rating
    4.60
    Wait time
    5.00
    Bedside manner
    4.00
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    Karen Chen is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

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    Karen Chen has 4 office locations, including in Philadelphia, Paoli, and Collingswood, view full addresses on Karen Chen's profile.

    What are common reasons for patients to see Karen Chen?

    Karen Chen frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Karen Chen on their profile.

    What languages does Karen Chen speak?

    Karen Chen speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).

    How do patients rate Karen Chen in reviews?

    5 patients have reviewed Karen Chen. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.6/5. They have a 4/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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