Keila Chen

Social Work Professional with experience in outpatient behavioral health, student support, care coordination, and research. Skilled in clinical documentation, treatment planning, psychoeducation, and supporting children, adolescents, and adults.

Clinician at Gabriel Lam, LCSW Inc Psychology (2026 – Present)

• Provide individual counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient private practice.
• Conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain timely clinical documentation.
• Use age-appropriate interventions to address emotional regulation, coping skills, and family concerns.

Graduate Assistant for Dean of Student Affairs at San Diego State University, Imperial Valley (2023 – 2026)

• Plan and coordinate SDSU Imperial Valley student events, including logistics, outreach materials, and event communications.
• Guide students to advising, financial aid, health services, and other campus resources.
• Support retention initiatives through individual student assistance and outreach.

Research Assistant, SMASH Program at San Diego State University, Imperial Valley (2023 – 2023)

• Contributed to quantitative and qualitative survey development and supported student workshops.

Patient Services Associate at El Centro Regional Medical Center (2022 – 2023)

• Assisted patients with lab orders and hospital resources; verified insurance and processed provider diagnosis codes.

Research Assistant at San Diego State University, Imperial Valley (2021 – 2022)

• Developed interview questions, analyzed qualitative and quantitative data, and prepared presentations.

Master of Social Work – San Diego State University (2026-05)

Art of Science Bachelor's Degree – San Diego State University (2021-12)