Dr. Arthur Chen has two master’s degrees in psychology (Master of Applied Psychology with a specialization in Counseling and a Master of Clinical Psychology) along with a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. He serves as a full-time clinician at Lifeskills South Florida where is oversees the Clinical Trauma Pathway and conducts psychological testing. Moreover, he is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Level 2 (CCTP-II) with the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP). CCTP – II is the highest certification in trauma obtainable by the IATP. He is also intensively trained in Exposure with Response prevention (ExRP) for the treatment of OCD. In addition to his years of experience working with eating disorders, primary mental health, and substance abuse, Dr. Chen has worked with patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety (including Generalized Anxiety and Phobias), depression, thought disorders, and personality disorders. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Psychology at Broward College.

Dr. Chen has presented at psychology conferences throughout the United States. He is fluent in both English and Mandarin. He is also passionate about giving back to the community and has volunteered with various charities in South Florida. Dr. Chen facilitates regular trainings, including mental health education and hostage negotiations, to local police departments throughout South Florida. He has been a Big Brother through the Big Brother Big Sister Program of America for the last 16 years. He was very honored to have been the nominee for the Men with Caring Hearts Outstanding Male Volunteer Award given by the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Boca Raton, FL in 2016. In his off time, Dr. Chen is an avid outdoorsman including a passion for automotive racing, motorcycling, and horseback riding. He has ridden horseback throughout the United States, South Africa, and Costa Rica.