Lawrence Chen, PhD – Therapist in Irvine, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Mindpath College Health serves college and university students, faculty, and staff.
Dr. Lawrence Chen is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant through EMDRIA, a Fellow of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, Board Certified in Bereavement and Trauma, and a member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. He provides in-person and telehealth services and speaks English, Putonghua (Mandarin), Shanghainese, and Cantonese.
Dr. Chen (he/him) collaborates with adults and young adults to explore the impact of family dynamics, multigenerational influences, trauma, positive life experiences, and cultural and social factors on personality, relationships, emotional well-being, and personal growth. His integrative approach includes psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic interventions, strengths-based therapy, and EMDR.
His therapy style is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive, balancing insight, practical skill-building, and compassion to help clients achieve meaningful and lasting change.
His clinical interests include adjustment concerns, academic and athletic pressures, cultural issues, grief and loss, parenting, relationships, sleep difficulties, spirituality, and trauma. Using an attachment-focused, trauma-informed approach, he emphasizes safety, trust, resilience, and growth.
Outside of work, Dr. Chen enjoys hiking, reading, listening to music, swimming, bicycling, watching movies, and exploring new cuisines with family and friends.
Quick Facts
- Role: (PhD)
- Gender: Male
- Works with: Adults
- Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin
- Location: 4255 Campus Dr STE A245 Irvine, CA 92612
Education & Certifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Biola University
Location & Telehealth Availability
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Adjustment disorder
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Grief & loss
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Mental health consultation/evaluation
- Academic Issues
- Anger management
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
- Dissociative disorders
- Eating disorders
- End-of-life issues
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Men’s mental health
- Personality disorders
- Physical/sexual abuse
- Postpartum mental health
- Sexual disorders
- Women’s mental health
Office Location
What patients are saying
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Drs Lawrence and Parisa are incredible. I feel like they see me as a whole person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Lawrence Chen is a therapist with Mindpath Health in Irvine, California. His profile lists the Irvine office location at 4255 Campus Dr, STE A245, Irvine, CA 92612.
Lawrence Chen’s areas of focus include anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, panic attacks/disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, bipolar disorders, stress management, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief & loss, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mental health consultation/evaluation.
Lawrence Chen works with adults.
Lawrence does not offer medication management.
Lawrence Chen’s office is located at 4255 Campus Dr, STE A245, Irvine, CA 92612.
Lawrence Chen’s profile lists Cantonese, English, Mandarin as his language.
The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health.
Lawrence Chen top insurers are Adventist Health, Aetna, Alameda Alliance, Alignment Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Blue Cross Commercial, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon/Beacon Health Options, Cash – Self Pay, Cigna, First Health, Health Net, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental, Northern Kaiser, Optum / UBH, Partnership HealthPlan of California, Scripps Health Plan, Sharp Health Plan, Sutter, United Healthcare, and Wellfleet Student Plan.