- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- English and Mandarin
About Lizhen
Lizhen Yan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in New Jersey with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, family problems, and low self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
She approaches concerns by looking at patterns in relationships and everyday behavior. That can mean talking one-on-one about how stress shows up, or looking at how family interactions maintain a problem. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Existential Therapy to guide the work.
In sessions she helps clients name difficult feelings and notice recurring interaction patterns. Conversations aim to clarify what matters most and to try small changes that shift how people relate. Therapy often moves between individual time and work that includes others when that is part of the plan.
Lizhen integrates attention to family roles and the effects of behavior across relationships. She also addresses concerns tied to adoption, attachment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication breakdowns. Discussions may cover fertility, fatherhood, forgiveness, and family of origin issues.
Her practice reflects a respectful perspective that includes Christian values for those who want that approach, while welcoming people of any background. The focus is practical: name what feels stuck, understand the pattern keeping it going, and try new ways of connecting and coping.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work with strong feelings and the patterns those feelings create in relationships. EFT looks at emotion and interaction to shift how people connect and respond to each other. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action while learning to tolerate uncomfortable feelings. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and stress when people want concrete steps tied to what matters most. Client-Centered Therapy centers the persons own experience and pacing, emphasizing listening and helping clients find their own solutions. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lizhen will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a client's goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as the work moves from naming feelings to practicing new behaviors and commitments. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt EFT, ACT, and Client-Centered techniques for remote meetings so the focus stays on helping clients identify feelings, test changes in interaction, and try practical coping strategies.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Florida, New York, Massachusetts
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include attachment, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside ACT, CBT, Client-Centered, and Existential approaches. The emphasis is on identifying emotions and relationship patterns, then trying practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a practicing clinician. That experience has included work on family dynamics and relationship patterns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an MA LMFT and practices as an LMFT in Florida and New Jersey. Her practice is based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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