Psychologist and Therapist in Riverside, California Dr. Dexter Chia, Psychologist
License: PsyD
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Dr. Dexter Chia, PsyD
Dr. Dexter Chia is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2018. He has a Psy.D. from Loma Linda University, an M.A. from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor’s from UC Santa Cruz. At the onset of therapy, Dr. Chia utilizes a humanistic approach to better understand and grow a bond with his clients. When they have developed a working relationship, Dr. Chia employs a cognitive-behavioral framework to collaboratively reflect and assess what to guide therapy toward. Outside of work, Dr. Chia likes hiking, traveling, trying new food, and watching movies/sports (basketball and football in particular).
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Pain Management
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Loma Linda University School of Behavioral Health
Graduate School | 2022
Loma Linda, CA, United States
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Pepperdine University
Graduate School | 2017
Irvine, CA, United States
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University of California, Santa Cruz
Undergraduate | 2012
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dexter Chia. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Dr. Dexter Chia generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Dr. Dexter Chia's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dr. Dexter Chia:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Dr. Dexter Chia is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Dr. Dexter Chia does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Dr. Dexter Chia is currently offering in-office visits.