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About Dr. Marianne Chai
Dr. Marianne Chai is a triple board-certified integrative psychiatrist at Mind Body Seven with over 15 years of clinical experience. She provides comprehensive psychiatric care to adolescents and adults and specializes in treating complex mood, attention, and substance-related concerns through a personalized, evidence-based, and integrative approach.
Dr. Chai is board certified in Adult Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Addiction Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Her work blends thoughtful psychopharmacology with psychotherapy, behavioral strategies, and integrative interventions to support long-term mental wellness and functional recovery.
Areas of Focus
Dr. Chai works with individuals, couples, and families navigating:
- Anxiety and depression
- ADHD and executive functioning challenges
- Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorders
- Substance use disorders, including opioid, cannabis, and alcohol use
- Process addictions (including binge eating, gambling, compulsive behaviors)
- Impulsivity and emotional regulation challenges
- Co-occurring psychiatric and substance-related conditions
- Recovery support following residential or intensive treatment
- LGBTQ+–affirming psychiatric care
She has particular expertise supporting adults and families navigating relapse prevention, continuing care after rehabilitation, and complex family dynamics related to addiction.
Treatment Approach
Dr. Chai offers a highly individualized, integrative treatment model that may include:
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Psychotherapy and skills-based interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Behavioral and lifestyle interventions
- Nutrition- and wellness-informed psychiatric care
Her approach integrates traditional psychiatric treatment with complementary perspectives, including nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and select integrative modalities. She emphasizes goal clarity, functional improvement, and sustainable recovery.
If you’re interested in working with Dr. Chai, you can request an appointment through our calendar below. Our team will help determine whether this is the right fit for your needs.
Education & Training
MD
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Adult Psychiatry Residency
New York University (NYU)
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
NYU Child Study Center
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship
NYU Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Professional Experience
Dr. Chai has been in clinical practice since 2007. She previously served as Medical Director of the New York Center for Living (2012–2019) and has been a Clinical Instructor at NYU since 2012, contributing to the education and supervision of psychiatric trainees.
She is licensed to practice in New York and Florida and provides care primarily via telehealth.
Therapeutic Style & Philosophy
Patients describe Dr. Chai as collaborative, thoughtful, and compassionate. She prioritizes shared decision-making and works closely with patients and families to develop treatment plans that are realistic, respectful, and responsive to evolving needs.
Dr. Chai believes effective psychiatric care should address the whole person—mind, brain, body, relationships, and environment—while supporting accountability, resilience, and long-term growth.
Next Steps
If you’re interested in working with Dr. Chai, you can request an appointment through our calendar below. Our team will help determine whether this is the right fit for your needs.