Dr. Linda Chuang's response
We appreciate your feedback. As a mental health professional, it is an important for us to provide a neutral and safe environment free of our personal opinions or biases for our psychotherapy patients. We need to provide a "blank slate" in order to allow the psychotherapy to progress in a way that is objective and not impinged by our own emotions. This is sometimes a challenging aspect for patients especially those new to therapy, those who have social anxiety, or those who have issues with personal boundaries.

The "blank slate" also serves to elicit unconscious projections that patients may impose on those around them. It is when we are able to openly discuss these that allow you to understand how these projections may hinder, affect, or create conflicts in your family/work relationships. Also please understand that psychotherapy is tailored to each individual's needs and issues. I'm so glad you are sticking through with it despite the sometimes discomfort that you may experience.

Linda Chuang, MD

Submitted Dec. 21, 2016

Dr. Linda Chuang's response

I am sorry you feel that way. Sometimes in the field of psychiatry we may recommend a treatment modality that some patients may disagree with. It is unfortunate that this leads to negative feelings about the physician. But just as I would make a recommendation which I think would be in the patient's best interest, I also have to be cognizant of "doing no harm." This includes telling certain patients that I cannot be of help to them because I do not have the expertise to treat certain disorders such as severe drug addictions or personality disorders. If this is clear to me, I will not waste the patient's time and I would give referrals to other providers who can treat the patient properly.

Linda Chuang, MD

Submitted Aug. 11, 2016

Dr. Linda Chuang's response
Thank you for the great feedback! The journey through the postpartum period for many new mothers can be challenging. It is very important for every patient to treat their symptoms as soon as possible during pregnancy or in the postpartum period because of the effects of symptoms on the fetus and infant. When patients take a proactive approach to their struggles, they, their newborn, and family reap the rewards.

Thank you for being so kind as to share your experience with other potential patients. I greatly appreciate it and wish you well!

Submitted Nov. 10, 2014

Dr. Linda Chuang's response
I am sorry that you feel this way and that you have been kept waiting. If I am late for a patient appointment, it is only because I am helping another patient, either in the office or in a telephone session. Patients often have unanticipated needs, and I want to be there for them. If I am late, I do try to make up for it. I usually apologize to the patient and let them know I am running late. I also ask them if they can extend the session.

You mention a 30-minute session, I do not conduct psychotherapy during those sessions. Thirty-minute sessions are for medication management.

I respect your choice to seek another doctor. The doctor/patient relationship is important, and it is very important that you find a doctor with which you have a good rapport.

As far as adapting to patient needs, patients find me compassionate. I am upfront when I disagree with a patient's eligibility for disability or certain addictive medications. Every doctor must be diligent in that regard.

Submitted Nov. 10, 2014