Lizhen Yan

LMFT

New Jersey

Relationship-focused therapist helping with stress

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At a glance

Credentials

LMFT

License

LMFT, New Jersey / 37FI00192500; LMFT, Florida / MT4233; LMFT, New York / 001604; LMFT, Massachusetts / LMFT10000194

NPI

1255979688

Experience

5 years

Languages

English, Mandarin

Location

New Jersey

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Values-based support
   • English and Mandarin
   • LMFT clinician

   About Lizhen

   Lizhen Yan is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in New Jersey who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression. She welcomes people from any background and works with English and Mandarin speakers. Her approach is practical and aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable.

   She draws on several methods to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Motivational Interviewing is used to help clients find their own reasons for change and build small steps toward goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in noticing difficult thoughts without being driven by them and clarifying values to guide actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors that can improve mood.

   Sessions balance listening with concrete strategies. Lizhen pays attention to how relationships and family background influence current struggles. Conversations focus on goals the client sets, and progress is tracked in clear, practical ways.

   She holds a Master of Arts and practices as an LMFT in Florida and New Jersey. Her training informs a relational perspective that considers how connections with others shape feelings and choices. Over five years of clinical work, she has supported people through losses, attachment concerns, and changes in family life.

   People who choose her can expect collaborative planning, straightforward tools to try between visits, and conversations that respect personal beliefs and values. Those interested in scheduling will follow a short matching process to find a time that fits their life.

2. How approaches and online sessions can fit your life

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find their own motivation to change. It is conversational and useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, while also identifying values to guide meaningful action.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. That teamwork helps ensure sessions feel relevant and useful rather than one-size-fits-all.
   
   Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options if that works better for them. Licensed professionals can use these formats to offer consistent support while focusing on practical strategies and goal progress.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   5+ years

   Listed in

   New Jersey, Florida, New York, Massachusetts

   Languages

   English, Mandarin

5. Frequently asked questions

   What issues does this therapist help with?

   She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family-related struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, and communication or commitment issues.

   What is the therapeutic style like?

   Expect a collaborative, goal-focused style that mixes listening with practical strategies. Sessions combine reflection with exercises to try between meetings.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   She has five years of clinical experience working in therapeutic settings. That experience includes work with family of origin issues, caregiver stress, and forgiveness-related concerns.

   What credentials and location does she hold?

   She holds a Master of Arts and is a licensed marriage and family therapist (MA LMFT, FL LMFT) practicing from New Jersey.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.

   Can international clients work with this therapist?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are costs and billing handled?

   Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with this therapist?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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