Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I am dedicated to the supporting the well-being of my clients from a Christian perspective, though I welcome all who seek counseling, regardless of religious background. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or parenting/marital troubles, I provide a safe place for you to come individually, as a family, or as a couple.
While traditional therapy focuses more on the individual, MFT examines how an individual’s behavior affects both the individual and their relationship as part of a couple or family. The theory behind MFT is that regardless of whether a problem appears to be within an individual or within a family, getting other family members involved in the therapeutic process will result in more effective solutions. MFT is goal-oriented and works toward an established end result. In recent years, MFT practitioners and groups have called for expanded approaches to traditional MFT training that incorporate more “real world” practices to integrate other therapies and become more inclusive of non-heterosexual couples and families.
I would address the behaviors of all family members and the way these behaviors affect not only individual family members, but also relationships between family members and the family unit as a whole. As such, treatment is usually divided between time spent on individual therapy and time spent on couple therapy, family therapy, or both, if necessary.
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Lizhen Yan is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in New Jersey and brings five years of clinical experience to her work. She offers counseling from a Christian perspective while welcoming clients of any or no religious background, providing a supportive setting for individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, family conflicts, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, and parenting or marital difficulties.
As a practitioner trained in marriage and family therapy, Lizhen focuses on how an individual’s patterns and behaviors affect both personal wellbeing and the dynamics of relationships. This systemic approach differs from more traditional individual-focused therapy by exploring interactions within couples and family units and by involving relevant family members when it can lead to more effective solutions.
Marriage and family therapy is goal-oriented and works toward agreed-upon outcomes. In practice, Lizhen balances time between individual sessions and time spent with couples or family members as needed, tailoring the mix of approaches to the needs of each case. She also recognizes ongoing developments in the field – including calls to broaden training to include more real-world practices and greater inclusivity for diverse family structures.
Clients can expect a professional yet approachable therapeutic relationship that prioritizes practical progress across individual and relational concerns, guided by Lizhen’s licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in both Florida and New York.
Many people wonder whether virtual counseling can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or adjusting to life changes, online therapy has been found to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is convenience – clients can connect in the format that fits their needs, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to schedule care around work, family, or other commitments and to maintain continuity when life is busy.
Each therapist involved is a licensed professional, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they want a different fit. For many people, online therapy offers a practical, effective way to address common mental health and relationship concerns while fitting treatment into everyday life.
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