Chi Chan - Psychology | Mount Sinai

About Me

Chi Chan, PhD is a clinical psychologist licensed in New York state. She is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Research Scientist at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center (JJPVAMC), and Director of the VA Advanced Fellowship in Mental Illness Research and Treatment at the VISN 2 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the JJPVAMC. Dr. Chan is involved in research on the neurobiological and cognitive mechanisms associated with severe mental illness including psychotic-spectrum disorders, severe affective disorders, and suicide.

Dr. Chan also sees patients as part of the Mount Sinai Psychiatry Faculty Practice Associates. Dr. Chan specializes in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with psychosis, anxiety, and depression. She applies evidence-based cognitive-behavioral approaches to address difficulties with mood regulation, interpersonal relationships, and work/school functioning. Dr. Chan has extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other techniques tailored to the individual needs of the patient.

Language

English

Position

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Psychiatry

Hospital Affiliations

The Mount Sinai Hospital

Research Topics

Brain, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Schizophrenia

Education

PhD, University of Central Florida

Internship, Psychology

University of California at Los Angeles

Fellowship, Psychiatry

James J Peters VA Medical Center-Bronx

Research

Dr. Chan's research is focused on understanding the cognitive processes and corresponding neural mechanisms that are associated with severe mental illness, particularly psychotic spectrum disorders. She is interested in the implications of these cognitive processes on clinical symptoms and everyday functioning. Dr. Chan uses behavioral, neuropsychological, and neuroimaging methods to identify potential targets for clinical intervention. She is also interested in examining mechanisms of change in response to psychosocial treatments.

Locations

Faculty Practice Associates

1425 Madison Ave, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10025

718-584-9000

Insurance Information

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Faculty Practice Associates1425 Madison Ave, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10025

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Publications

Publications:25

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Industry Relationships

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Dr. Chan has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.

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