Lizhen Yan, LMFT
Therapist in New Jersey
Lizhen Yan is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in New Jersey.
- License 37FI00192500, MT4233, 001604, LMFT10000194 · New Jersey, Florida, New York, Massachusetts Expires June 2026, March 2027, December 2026, December 2027
- NPI 1255979688 · national registry
- Experience and languages 5+ years in practice English, Mandarin
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About Lizhen
Lizhen Yan is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in New Jersey. She offers straightforward support for people feeling stressed, anxious, low in mood, or tied up in relationship and family concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin and focus on practical steps you can use right away.
Her approach blends several well-known therapies to meet real-life needs. She uses the Gottman Method alongside emotion-focused and cognitive tools to improve communication and reduce arguing.
Background and approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas help people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them. Lizhen draws on five years of clinical experience and a Master of Arts with LMFT credentialing. She describes therapy as a team effort where goals are set together and progress is reviewed along the way.
This makes the work focused and easier to track. In sessions she mixes talking, practice exercises, and short tools to try between meetings. She helps people name patterns, change unhelpful reactions, and build new habits that fit day-to-day life.
The tone is practical and goal-oriented rather than overly academic. Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Getting started is a matter of answering a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting that fits your life.
Credentials
- LMFT (New Jersey)
- License 37FI00192500 · expires June 2026
- LMFT (Florida)
- License MT4233 · expires March 2027
- LMFT (New York)
- License 001604 · expires December 2026
- LMFT (Massachusetts)
- License LMFT10000194 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1255979688 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lizhen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
Approaches Lizhen names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Lizhen names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Online approaches that focus on relationships and daily life
Lizhen uses the Gottman Method ideas to help people spot interaction patterns and learn clearer communication skills. This approach focuses on practical exercises that reduce blaming and increase understanding in conversations.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-driven actions. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and getting unstuck from avoidance. Client-centered therapy is part of her style too, which means sessions are paced around the person speaking and their experience rather than a rigid agenda.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those priorities. Progress is reviewed and approaches are adjusted as needed so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video calls let people work face-to-face from home while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can be addressed here?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family issues, plus related topics like attachment, communication problems, and caregiving stress.
What is the therapy style like?
The style is goal-focused and collaborative. Sessions mix discussion, skill practice, and short exercises to try between meetings.
What background does the therapist have?
The clinician has five years of experience and holds a Master of Arts with LMFT credentialing, working from a practical, relationship-aware perspective.
Where is the therapist licensed to practice?
Lizhen holds MA LMFT and is licensed as an LMFT in Florida, and she practices while located in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can people outside the country work together with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered and billed?
Sessions can be done by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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