Dr. Maya L. Chen

Dr. Maya L. Chen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor with over a decade of clinical practice focused on relational health, attachment, and family systems. She earned her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies and has worked across private practice, medical-adjacent settings, and academic research environments. Dr. Chen’s clinical background includes extensive work with couples navigating life transitions, anxiety disorders, and perinatal mental health concerns, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based, culturally responsive care.

As a supervisor, Dr. Chen is known for her structured yet collaborative approach. She prioritizes helping interns develop strong case conceptualization skills, ethical clinical judgment, and confidence in their therapeutic voice. Her supervision style blends reflective practice with practical skill-building, integrating live case consultation, treatment planning, and focused discussion of therapeutic process. She values transparency, curiosity, and the development of professional identity over time.

Dr. Chen places particular emphasis on systems theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and cognitive-behavioral interventions, while encouraging supervisees to thoughtfully integrate additional modalities that align with their populations and values. She regularly incorporates discussions of power, equity, and cultural context into supervision, recognizing their impact on both the therapeutic relationship and clinical outcomes.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Chen has contributed to research and professional training related to couple communication patterns and attachment across the transition to parenthood. She is committed to providing affirming, growth-oriented supervision that supports interns in meeting licensure requirements while developing sustainable, ethical careers in mental health.