- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- CBT and ACT
About Lizhen
Lizhen Yan is an LMFT - a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New Jersey with five years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, low self-esteem, and depression among the areas she works with. She also notes specific interests such as attachment difficulties, family of origin issues, adoption and foster care matters, and caregiver stress.
Yan explains therapy in plain terms and focuses on how people’s early family roles and patterns can shape current behavior. Sessions include talking through repeated interaction patterns, communication problems, and commitment or control issues. She mentions topics like abandonment, blended family matters, fatherhood concerns, fertility-related stress, and forgiveness as things she addresses in session.
Her approach blends several methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice values and take small actions toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try out different responses. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centered work appear when the focus is on repairing connection and increasing emotional understanding.
Yan offers therapy from a Christian-informed perspective but states she welcomes people of any background. She conducts work in English and Mandarin. For people wondering about format and scheduling, the practice asks prospective clients to follow the site flow to match and schedule an initial appointment.
Overall, Yan frames therapy as practical work on patterns that started in the family of origin and continue to affect relationships and daily life. She aims to help people clarify goals and practice different ways of responding to old dynamics.
Approach and what online sessions involve
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about what matters to them and take small, values-based steps despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and decisions tied to family roles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different reactions to change behavior and mood. It is practical for worry, low mood, and patterns learned from the family of origin. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and shifting emotional responses in relationships to improve connection and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to use, based on personal goals, current struggles, and how someone prefers to work. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, EFT, or a mix will fit best.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work and family obligations, enable shorter check-ins when needed, and allow people to join from locations that reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can adjust session pacing, focus on skills practice, and use video or audio to support reflective work on family patterns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Florida, New York, Massachusetts
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, self-esteem problems, and depression. The profile also lists areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She blends approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered work, and existential ideas. Sessions focus on practical steps, communication, and emotional connection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. The profile names both clinical interests and specific topics she addresses in session.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as MA LMFT, FL LMFT and practices in New Jersey. Those credential labels are presented exactly as supplied.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are not provided here.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the site flow: select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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