- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Lizhen
Lizhen Yan is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in New Jersey with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin. She notes a focus on issues such as abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care concerns, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, and forgiveness.
Her approach blends several well-known therapeutic methods to match what a person needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts without being driven by them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is applied to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centered ideas guide how feelings and relationships are explored.
Lizhen describes marriage and family therapy as a way to look at how one person’s behavior affects the wider family or relationship. She may divide time between individual work and sessions that include partners or other family members when that fits the goals. The focus is practical - setting goals and working steadily toward them.
Her background includes training and practice in both individual and relational work. She welcomes people from any faith background while noting a Christian perspective in her practice. International clients are not accepted at this time.
To begin, the site’s matching process is used so prospective clients can schedule an initial session and explain their main concerns. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without trying to fight them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward what matters, which can help with anxiety, shame, and decisions about relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to test unhelpful thoughts and to try behavior changes that reduce anxiety and low mood.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and reshaping patterns in relationships. It is useful when the main concerns involve attachment, communication problems, or recurring conflicts with a partner or family member.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaboration helps match the approach to issues like guilt, shame, or family conflict.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy life. They are often convenient for shorter check-ins, for people who prefer not to commute, or when a session needs to fit into a work break. Licensed professionals and therapists use different formats, so verify which formats are offered when you arrange your first visit.
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 problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and forgiveness.
How does she approach therapy?
Her work combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered principles. The aim is to use methods that fit the client’s goals and relationship context.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a practicing therapist. That experience includes both individual and relational work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the MA LMFT credential and is a Florida LMFT and practices in New Jersey. The credential appears as LMFT.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin. Materials and conversations can be conducted in either language.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not accepting international clients at this time. Prospective clients should confirm client location rules before booking.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees are provided through the platform during sign-up.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process gathers basic information and helps set an initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.