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Lisa Chen

Lisa Chen

BIPOC Identifying

Lisa Chen, LMFT Licensed Psychotherapist and Founder of Lisa Chen & Associates Therapy

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

Lisa Chen, LMFT, is a second-generation Taiwanese American therapist and the founder of Lisa Chen & Associates Therapy, a boutique psychotherapy practice serving Hermosa Beach, the South Bay, and clients throughout California via telehealth. With a background that includes training at Harvard Business School and experience in high-pressure professional environments, she brings both cultural sensitivity and a nuanced understanding of the pressures faced by professionals, high achievers, couples, and families. Lisa is committed to creating a practice where clients receive thoughtful, high-quality care that honors both identity and emotional depth.

Therapy Philosophy

We believe therapy should go beyond symptom management and create meaningful, lasting change. Our approach combines insight-oriented work with practical tools, helping clients understand the deeper patterns that shape their emotions, relationships, and behaviors while building healthier ways of coping and connecting. We aim to create a space that feels both emotionally safe and intellectually engaging, where growth is thoughtful, collaborative, and transformative.

Special Training & Certifications

Our practice integrates evidence-based and depth-oriented approaches tailored to each client’s needs. Special training areas include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) for couples, psychodynamic therapy, and the Gottman Method. We frequently work with trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, attachment wounds, and relationship distress, especially among high-functioning individuals and couples seeking deeper, lasting change.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Health anxiety Obsessive thoughts Compulsive behaviors (OCD) Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Mood swings Bipolar disorder Seasonal depression Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Sexual trauma Relationship conflict Premarital counseling Infidelity recovery Divorce or separation Family conflict Parenting stress Co-parenting challenges Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Grief & Loss Death of a loved one Relationship loss Recovery and relapse prevention Impulsivity Self-harming behaviors Suicidal thoughts (non-emergency support) Difficulty regulating emotions Health-related stress ADHD Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Coming out support Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Exposure-Based Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Attachment-Based Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy EMDR Internal Family Systems (IFS) Polyvagal-Informed Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Strengths-Based Therapy Eclectic Therapy Holistic Therapy

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Immigrant and refugee-affirming Anti-oppressive practice Abolitionist mental health lens
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Acceptance and commitment Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Mindfulness-oriented Holistic / integrative healing Movement or art-informed Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Grief as transformation Spiritual but not religious Connection between personal and systemic healing Soul-centered / transpersonal lens Embodied empowerment Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Ethical activism Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Therapist as co-learner

Clinic / Practice Environment

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Practice Information

  • Experience: -15 years
  • Availability: Online & In Person
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $250+
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: 18+,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Couples,Families,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info