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Board-Certified Psychiatry · Arcadia, CA · Statewide Telehealth

Clear Diagnosis.
Practical Recovery.

Thoughtful evaluations, measured medication, and practical skills to help you function and feel better.

Flexible scheduling for in-person or HIPAA-compliant video visits. Manage appointments, payments, and reports online.

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Dr. Allen Chen, MD
Psychiatrist · Arcadia, CA
MD New York University School of Medicine
Residency UC Irvine Psychiatry
ABPN Board Certified
Licensed in California
Specialties Anxiety Depression ADHD PTSD Mood Disorders Functional Recovery

Treatment Philosophy

A Deliberate Approach

Every step of care is intentional diagnosis before treatment, evidence before prescription.

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Clear Diagnosis First

We establish a working diagnosis before any medication is introduced because treatment should follow understanding.

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Measured Medication

Medication is a tool, not a default. Prescribing is evidence-based, monitored, and adjusted as the picture evolves.

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Practical Skills

Cognitive and behavioral strategies integrated into care not just session exercises, but real-world application.

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Functional Recovery

The goal is return to daily life. With your consent, we coordinate documentation and support toward that end.

What We Offer

Services

Private-pay, HIPAA-compliant, and available in Arcadia or anywhere in California via telehealth.

Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation

A comprehensive 60 minute intake to establish a clear, working diagnosis and individualized treatment plan. This is where care begins before any medication is prescribed.

$500

Medication Management

30 minute follow-up visits focused on monitoring, adjustment, and review. Evidence-based prescribing with careful attention to your response and evolving clinical picture.

$250

Therapy

45-minute sessions integrating structured cognitive and behavioral strategies. Goal-directed and functional built around outcomes, not open-ended exploration.

$400

Occupational & Functional Support

With your consent, Dr. Chen can coordinate with employers, case managers, or other providers regarding your functional status, work capacity, and return-to-work planning. Documentation and letters provided as appropriate.

Transparent Pricing

Fees & Coverage

ServiceDurationFee
Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation60 min$500
Medication Management Follow-Up30 min$250
Therapy45 min$400
Occupational & Functional SupportVariesBy arrangement

Primrose Psychiatry is a private-pay practice. We do not bill insurance directly. Superbills are available upon request for possible out-of-network reimbursement from your carrier. Functional and occupational documentation is available as appropriate and with patient consent.

About Dr. Chen

Clarity First.

Dr. Allen Chen, MD Psychiatrist, Arcadia CA
“Treatment should follow understanding not the other way around.”

Dr. Allen Chen is a board-certified psychiatrist with a deliberate, data-informed approach to adult mental health. He trained at NYU School of Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency at UC Irvine, where he developed a focus on accurate diagnosis as the foundation of effective treatment.

His practice is structured around one principle: clarity first. Before any medication is introduced, Dr. Chen works to understand the full clinical picture psychiatric history, functional baseline, and what matters most to each patient. Treatment is measured, not rushed.

MD New York University School of Medicine
Residency UC Irvine Department of Psychiatry
Board Certified American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Licensed in California
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NYU
Medical TrainingNew York University School of Medicine
UCI
ResidencyUC Irvine Department of Psychiatry
ABPN
Board CertifiedAmerican Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
CA
LicensedCalifornia in-person & statewide telehealth

Common Questions

FAQ

Primrose Psychiatry is a private-pay practice. We do not bill insurance directly. Upon request, we provide a superbill that you may submit to your carrier for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Many patients with PPO plans receive partial reimbursement this way.

Yes. Dr. Chen can address functional and occupational aspects of your care including documentation, return-to-work coordination, and capacity assessments with your consent and in accordance with applicable regulations.

Yes. HIPAA-compliant video visits are available for patients located anywhere in California. In-person appointments are available at our Arcadia office at 150 North Santa Anita Avenue, Suite #300.

Deliberate and data-informed. We establish a clear diagnosis before treatment begins, use medication judiciously, and integrate practical skills to support functional recovery. The goal is not indefinite treatment it is measurable progress toward a life that works.

Get in Touch

Contact

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Address
150 North Santa Anita Avenue, Suite #300
Arcadia, CA 91006
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Fax
(626) 380-2342
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Email
Allen.Chen@primrosepsychiatry.com

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