Laurence Chan, PhD

Psychology
Specialties
Psychology, more

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ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle

5 Columbus Cir
New York, NY 10019
US
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    POS
    PPO
    HMO
    EPO
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    Behavioral Health (Columbia University Employee Plan)
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    NY Signature
    NYP Employee Plan
    Aetna Signature Administrators
    Student Health
    CHP-NYU
    POS
    PPO
    HMO
    EPO
    Quality Health Management
    Behavioral Health (Columbia University Employee Plan)
    World Trade Center Health Plan

About Laurence Chan, PhD


Laurence Chan, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist located at Columbia Doctors Midtown. He serves on the faculty as an Instructor of Medical Psychology (In Psychiatry). Dr. Chan provides services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.


Dr. Chan received his doctorate in Counseling Psychology at the University of Iowa. He completed his internship at the Atlanta VA Health Care System and his postdoctoral residency at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. He has treated adults presenting with mood disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, and relationship concerns. Dr. Chan utilizes cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, psychodynamic, and motivational interviewing approaches in his work. He has provided therapy in various clinical settings including outpatient, inpatient, college counseling, community mental health, and supportive housing.


Specialties & Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use Disorders
  • Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Group Therapy
  • Opioid Use Disorders
  • Substance Abuse Disorders
  • Substance Use

Education

  • Medical School: University of Iowa
  • Fellowship: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
  • Internship: Atlanta VA Health Care System
  • Residency: Atlanta VA Health Care System

Leadership, Titles & Positions

  • Instructor in Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at CUMC

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