Meet Dr. Chloe Haaz
Clarity When Life Gets Complicated
Licensed Psychologist in Philadelphia PA
Clarity When Life Gets Complicated
Psychologist. Parent. Problem Solver.
Life rarely fits neatly into categories.
Sometimes you're the high-achieving professional who can't turn your brain off.
Sometimes you're the parent wondering why every interaction with your child feels like a battle.
Sometimes you're facing a family situation that has everyone worried, frustrated, or pulling in different directions.
And sometimes you're simply trying to understand yourself, your child, or your family more clearly.
My work is built around helping people make sense of complicated situations and move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.
My Path to This Work
I became a psychologist because I have always been fascinated by people, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are.
For more than seven years, a significant part of my work has involved psychological and child custody evaluations. In that role, I have interviewed parents, children, teachers, therapists, physicians, and extended family members. I've reviewed records, conducted psychological testing, and worked to understand complex situations from multiple perspectives.
That work has given me a unique window into how people, families, and relationships function under stress.
Over the years, I noticed something important.
Most of the families I evaluated did not begin in crisis.
They started with problems that felt manageable.
Communication broke down.
Stress increased.
Parents became overwhelmed.
Children struggled.
People became stuck in patterns they couldn't fully see.
Small problems gradually became larger ones.
Today, I continue to conduct evaluations while also helping individuals and families address challenges long before they ever reach that level of conflict or distress.
Whether I'm providing therapy, family consultation, parenting support, or an evaluation, the heart of my work remains the same:
Helping people understand what's happening, identify what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
The Work I Do Now
My practice focuses on three areas:
Anxiety Therapy for High Achievers
For professionals, parents, and driven individuals who appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted inside.
Family Consultation & Parenting Support
For families navigating difficult parenting issues, conflict, transitions, adolescent concerns, substance use concerns, or situations where everyone seems to have an opinion but no one has a plan.
Psychological Evaluations
For individuals seeking a deeper understanding of emotional, behavioral, personality, or psychological functioning.
While these areas may seem different, they are all connected by a common goal:
Helping people understand what's happening and determine where to go from here.
In my forensic work, I conduct psychological evaluations in the context of legal proceedings.
I am known for:
Thorough, well-integrated reports
Clear ideas
A respectful, measured approach to all individuals involved
I understand that entering this process can feel vulnerable or uncertain. My role is not to judge, but to understand- to provide a clear, accurate picture that supports thoughtful decision-making.
What It's Like to Work With Me
My style is direct, warm, collaborative, and practical.
I am not the kind of psychologist who spends every session nodding silently while taking notes.
I ask questions.
I share observations.
I offer feedback.
I help clients identify patterns that may be difficult to see from the inside.
Most importantly, I believe therapy and consultation should be useful.
Many of the people I work with are intelligent, insightful, and highly motivated. They have already read books, listened to podcasts, searched online, and asked friends for advice.
What they often need is not more information.
They need clarity.
They need help separating what matters from what doesn't.
They need someone who can look at the whole picture.
In addition to forensic services, I offer private consultation for families navigating complex or challenging situations.
This work is often sought during periods of transition, including:
Separation or divorce
A child starting college
Parenting a child who is anxious, emotionally reactive, or struggling to adapt
Consultations are practical, collaborative, and focused on helping parents develop a clearer understanding of their child and a more confident, effective approach moving forward.
Guiding principles
Insight
A focus on understanding the underlying dynamics shaping behavior and relationships.
Empathy
Respect for each individual’s experience within the family system.
Cultural Awareness
Attention to the broader context in which families live and make decisions.
Strengths-Based Perspective
Building on existing capacities and areas of resilience.
Collaboration
Working thoughtfully with families and, when appropriate, other professionals involved.
Curiosity
Approaching complexity with openness rather than assumption.
Why Philosophy
I don't believe there is one perfect way to parent.
I don't believe there is one right path through every family challenge.
I don't believe people change because they are shamed, criticized, or told what they should do.
I do believe people grow when they feel understood.
I believe parents are usually doing the best they can.
I believe children are usually doing the best they can.
I believe that most family conflict makes more sense when we slow down and look beneath the surface.
And I believe that honest conversations, delivered with kindness, can be transformative.
Education & Credentials
Licensed Psychologist Pennsylvania: PS019576, New Jersey: #6152, New York #022747
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT #22618), home state Pennsylvania
Doctor of Psychology, School-Clinical Child Psychology Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University
Bachelor of Arts, New York University
Training & Certification
Nationally Certified School Psychologist, 2018
APA-accredited Predoctoral Internship: NYC Health + Hospitals: Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center
Postdoctoral training: NYC Health + Hospitals: Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Child/Adolescent Outpatient Department
Professional Associations
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA)
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
Let's Find a Way Forward
Whether you're seeking therapy, family consultation, parenting support, or a psychological evaluation, I'd be honored to help you gain clarity, confidence, and a clearer path forward.