Laurence Chan, PhD
Locations and Appointments
ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle
Insurances Accepted
Please contact the doctor's office to verify that your insurance is accepted.
- AETNA
- CHP Student Health
- Quality Health Management
- UnitedHealthcare
- 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.
Expertise
Addiction
Alcohol Use Disorders
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Group Therapy
Opioid Use Disorders
Substance Abuse Disorders
Substance Use
Education
Fellowship: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Internship: Atlanta VA Health Care System
Medical School: University of Iowa
Residency: Atlanta VA Health Care System
Titles & Positions
Instructor in Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry)
Education
- Medical School: University of Iowa
- Fellowship: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
- Internship: Atlanta VA Health Care System
- Residency: Atlanta VA Health Care System
Titles & Positions
- Instructor in Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry)