Research Interests
Chronic pain, mental health and substance use disorders, health equity, social determinants, patient-centered care
Bio
Jessica Chen is a clinical psychologist with expertise in behavioral interventions for chronic pain and a research program that bridges evidence-based care, health equity, and systems transformation. Her work seeks to improve care for people living with chronic pain and co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions and examines how social determinants shape health outcomes and healthcare delivery, with the goal of advancing more patient-centered, equitable systems of care.
Education
PhD Clinical Psychology, University of Washington, 2016
MS Clinical Psychology, University of Washington, 2011
BA Psychology, Columbia University, 2006