Updated 2026-08-28
Dr. Maya Chen, MD is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist practicing in Sacramento, California.
Dr. Maya Chen treats children and adolescents ages 5 to 18.
Dr. Maya Chen evaluates and treats ADHD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders including depression.
Dr. Maya Chen provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning. She coordinates care with therapists but does not provide weekly talk therapy.
Dr. Maya Chen accepts Blue Shield of California plans.
Dr. Maya Chen accepts cash pay and provides superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Dr. Maya Chen does not bill Medi-Cal, Medicare, or other commercial insurers at this time.
Dr. Maya Chen offers telehealth appointments to patients located anywhere in California.
Dr. Maya Chen is licensed by the Medical Board of California and can see patients by video in any California city, including Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Fresno.
In-person appointments are available at her Sacramento office.
Dr. Maya Chen is currently accepting new patients for both telehealth and in-person care.
New patient intake appointments are typically available within two to three weeks of first contact.
Address: 2140 Examplewood Ave, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95899. (Fictional demo address.)
Phone: (916) 555-0142. (Fictional demo number.)
Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Closed weekends.
Telehealth hours match office hours.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who diagnoses mental health conditions and can prescribe medication. A therapist provides talk therapy and cannot prescribe medication.
A child usually needs a psychiatrist when medication is being considered, when a diagnosis is unclear, or when symptoms have not improved with therapy alone.
A child usually needs a therapist when the primary goal is talk-based treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy.
Many children benefit from seeing both. Dr. Chen coordinates directly with a child's existing therapist when families give permission.
A superbill is an itemized receipt with the diagnosis and procedure codes your insurance company needs to process an out-of-network claim.
Dr. Chen provides a superbill after every cash-pay visit at no extra charge.
Most PPO plans reimburse a portion of out-of-network psychiatry visits when you submit a superbill. Most HMO plans and Medi-Cal plans do not reimburse superbills.
To check your own coverage, call the member number on your insurance card and ask about "out-of-network outpatient psychiatry reimbursement."
An ADHD evaluation for a 9 year old at Dr. Chen's practice takes place over two appointments.
The first appointment is a 75-minute intake with the child and at least one parent, covering developmental history, school performance, and current symptoms.
Parents and teachers each complete standardized rating scales, such as the Vanderbilt Assessment Scales, between the two appointments.
The second appointment is a 45-minute follow-up where Dr. Chen reviews the ratings, gives a diagnosis if criteria are met, and discusses treatment options with the family.
Treatment options for ADHD may include behavioral strategies, school accommodations, medication, or a combination. Families decide together with Dr. Chen.
California law requires state-regulated health plans to cover telehealth services on the same terms as in-person services.
Blue Shield of California covers telehealth psychiatry visits with Dr. Chen the same way it covers her in-person visits.
Cash-pay telehealth visits are eligible for superbills, the same as in-person visits.
Coverage details vary by specific plan, so verify your telehealth benefit with your insurer before the first visit.
New patients are typically scheduled within two to three weeks of first contact.
Follow-up appointments for established patients are typically available within one week.
Dr. Chen's practice is an outpatient clinic and does not provide emergency or crisis care. If your child is in crisis, call or text 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Call (916) 555-0142 or request an appointment through the practice website. (Fictional demo contact details.)
Bring your insurance card, a list of current medications, and any prior evaluation reports to the first visit.
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