Dr. Chu's father was a retired police officer who was always an inspiration to her. Her primary clinical interests include criminal and civil forensic cases. From 2019 to 2021, Dr. Chu served as a Clinical Psychologist at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (Juvenile Justice Mental Health Program, Dorothy Kirby Center). Throughout her tenure, Dr. Chu has completed a wide array of training courses through the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), U.S. Department of Justice. While working within the criminal justice system, she reviewed a diverse range of expert evaluations and provided effective treatment to underrepresented juvenile adolescents who were faced with felony and misdemeanor charges, including first-degree murder, manslaughter, terrorism, assault, rape, possession of controlled substances, and armed burglary.

For the past seven years, Dr. Chu has been involved in medical-legal cases. As a workers' compensation doctor, she helps police officers, detectives, California Highway Patrol officers, and correctional officers reduce suffering from psychological distress due to repeated exposure to critical trauma. Through her professional and personal journey, Dr. Chu has developed a deep respect and understanding of police officers' lives and the unique challenges they face on the frontline.