StevenChen

Education & Degrees
I was originally trained in clinical psychology but also worked in a university counseling center helping college students find their career path. With a Ph.D. in psychology, a member of the American Psychological Association since 1987 and a member of the Utah Psychological Association since 1992, I am well trained to assist you in your journey. I served as Utah Psychological Association President from 2007-2008.

Experience
As one of the first Highlands trained affiliates, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to helping you find your path. I have worked with several hundred individuals using the Highlands program since 1994.

Focus
I enjoy helping adults discover their true potential, learn about optimal career fit and transform their lives. Similarly I gain satisfaction from helping a high school or college student understand preferred career directions and choose a path that can lead to success and happiness. I have also helped individuals contemplating retirement find a meaningful path for their lives. It brings me great joy to help facilitate "bringing out the best" in another person´s life.

Strengths
As a psychologist, I am trained in the administration and interpretation of many psychological assessments and have given over 5000 assessments during my career. I am interested in each person I work with and use a sensitive and caring approach to helping you match yourself to a career and life direction.

Clients
High School to College
College Career Direction
Adults Job or Career Change
Strategic Planning, Team Building and Professional Development for Non-Profit and For-Profit Organizations

Statements & Testimonials
"Your assessment provided very objective information about a wide range of abilities and was both confirmatory and insightful". – Sue Martell, Former IT Director, Dept of Human Services.

"I found the experience helpful in both my day-to-day management challenges as well as providing a better tool for dealing with more long-term issues we face in business".– Jon Nepstead, Fehr and Peers.

"The knowledge that I gained at the Highlands Program is an important tool in making career decisions at this mid-point in my life". – A. Robert Thorup

"I would recommend the Highlands Program to anyone that is serious about finding their innate abilities".
– Ethan Selph

"Steven is an outstanding professional … He has advised me on several occasions and the advice he has given has always been right on target".– Dian Thomas, author and TV personality

"I believe this type of assessment (THP) would be helpful, if not essential, to anyone who is engaged in making life/work choices. I can recommend the Highlands program and your services without reservation". – Kelly De Hill, General Counsel, Westminster College of Salt Lake City

"I am impressed with the program (THP) and will continue to refer prospective clients to you".– Gary M. Burlingame, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, BYU

"This new knowledge of ourselves (six family members took the THP ability battery) and each other is extremely valuable as we make everyday choices and future decisions in all our lives. Thank you very much!
– Yara Selph

"Dr. Chen offers a service that can be used as an effective aid for making wise, informed decisions. He is a person whom I can highly recommend, and feel confident in recommending the services he offers". – Pamela Hart, Murray High School Vocational Coordinator

"…I personally recommend (THP) for students in high school, college, or adults considering making a career change". – Jack Serr, Youth Pastor, Salt Lake Christian Center