Carol Chen, MD

Podcasts: 1. Gaggino, L., Chen, C., “Self-Injurious Behaviors: Assessment and Interventions”, Pediatric Meltdown Podcast, 03/2023, Ann Arbor, MI

Education and Background

• Over 8 years of experience in practicing Psychiatry
• Assistant Professor at University of Michigan
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Harbor-UCLA
• General Psychiatry Residency at University of California, Davis
• Medical Degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School
• Bachelor of Science from University of Virginia
• Board Certified in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Work Experience & Specialization

Provides Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management for Adult and Child/Adolescent Population specializing in:

• Anxiety
• OCD
• Mood Disorder (Depression and Bipolar Disorder)
• Trauma
• Student mental health

Practice Updates

• Now revising article submission on “Challenges and Pearls of Evaluation And Treatment of Youth with Scrupulosity OCD”
• Grand Round guest speaker at Trinity Health Center, Pediatric Department

More About Dr. Carol Chen

Carol Chen, MD is a board-certified child and adolescent and adult psychiatrist with over 8 years of experience in practicing psychiatry. Dr. Chen approaches psychiatry with a comprehensive framework that integrates biological, psychological, and social dimensions of mental health. Her practice is grounded in compassion and creativity, fostering a collaborative environment where patients are actively engaged in their healing journey and their individual values are respected. Her approach emphasizes not just treating symptoms but understanding the whole person to promote lasting mental health and wellness.

Dr. Chen’s specialties and areas of interest include anxiety, OCD, depression, and bipolar disorder. She draws from various modalities, including psychopharmacology, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, and collaborates closely with psychotherapists. During her appointment as assistant professor at University of Michigan, she is part of the Childhood Anxiety and OCD team and works closely with university students. In addition, she is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and enjoys working with individuals from multicultural backgrounds, offering support with acculturation struggles, intergenerational difficulties, and the stress of immigration on families. Dr. Chen's approach fosters a deeper understanding of her patients' holistic wellbeing, promoting sustainable mental health and resilience. She looks forward to working with new and returning patients at Bowman Medical Group.