Lizhen Yan

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.