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Dr. Stephen Chece, PHD

Dr. Stephen Chece, PHD

Clinical Psychology

Dr. Stephen Chece, PHD is a clinical psychologist in Middletown, NJ. He graduated from United States International University in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Riverview Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

18 Kings Hwy Ste 104 Middletown, NJ 07748
Telehealth available

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Care Philosophy

"Understanding Our Purpose in Life can make all the difference in the quality of your's and your family's life.  You can begin by giving this wonderful gift to your child, or you can start this magnificent journey la..."

- Dr. Stephen Chece, PHD

Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Chece is a patient favorite Clinical Psychologist

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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  • Offers Telehealth
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Chece's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chece

4.5

31 ratings, 20 with a written review
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Joanne O. – Dec 02, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lynn – Mar 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Bret – Mar 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jim – Mar 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Paul Blanchard – Mar 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
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Aug 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Russ – Jan 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Bill – Jan 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Guy – Jan 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Carmelo Pepi in MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Jan 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Angela in Toms river, NJ – Jan 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Middletown – Dec 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
5 people found this helpful
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Sea Bright – Nov 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Todd c in Staten Island, ny – Oct 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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M. Elena in Red Bank, NJ – Sep 28, 2016
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Altoona, PA – Jun 26, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Understanding Our Purpose in Life can make all the difference in the quality of your's and your family's life.  You can begin by giving this wonderful gift to your child, or you can start this magnificent journey later in life, it's never...read more

biography

Hello, and thank you for considering my services.  I'm Dr. Stephen D. Chece, and I am a licensed psychologist, life coach professional in the states of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.  I received my Ph.D. or Doctorate in clinical...read more
  • Clinical Psychology

  • Counseling

  • Psychology

  • Addiction Psychology

  • Adult Development & Aging Psychology

  • Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology

  • Developmental Disabilities Psychology

  • Forensic Psychology

  • Men's Health Psychology

  • Rehabilitation Psychology

  • Adolescent Psychology

  • Geriatric Psychology

  • Health Psychology

  • Behavioral Therapy

  • United States International University

    Medical School, 1992
  • The Children's Village, Dobbs Ferry, Ny

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • California State University, Los Angeles

    Undergraduate School, 1986
Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Chece is a patient favorite Clinical Psychologist

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office18 Kings Hwy Ste 104 Middletown, NJ 07748
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Riverview Medical Center

      1 Riverview Plz
      Red Bank, NJ 07701
      Recipient of 20
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Monmouth Medical Center

      300 2nd Ave
      Long Branch, NJ 07740
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality