Clear Harbor Healing and EmpowermentSihan Chen
Secretary
A New York–based licensed social worker focused on children, families, and the immigrant experience.
The experience behind the work
Sihan is a licensed social worker based in New York with experience across diverse healthcare settings. Her work has shaped a practical understanding of how people navigate systems of care.
Years of supporting children and families through complex emotional and relational experiences inform Sihan’s grounded perspective on mental health.
Her work has deepened her understanding of the immigrant experience in the United States, including challenges related to identity, family dynamics, and navigating care.
Sihan is especially attuned to the impact of acculturation. She believes in creating spaces where individuals feel understood, respected, and supported as they navigate change.
Read Sihan’s full biography
Sihan Chen serves as Secretary on Clear Harbor’s Board of Directors. She is a licensed social worker based in New York with a background across diverse healthcare settings.
Her work has shaped a deep understanding of the immigrant experience in the United States, particularly the challenges of navigating identity, family dynamics, and systems of care. As a clinician, she brings a grounded perspective to mental health informed by years of supporting children and families through complex emotional and relational experiences.
Sihan is especially attuned to the impact of acculturation. She believes in creating spaces where individuals feel understood, respected, and supported as they navigate change.