Therapy for executives, high achievers & couples in Hermosa Beach, Pasadena and online across California
Doing well on paper. Not okay underneath.
For people who carry a lot, and the partners and families around them. Eight clinicians, one way of working.
Our clients have built careers at companies like these
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Lisa Chen & Associates Therapy is a group therapy practice in Hermosa Beach and Pasadena, California, with telehealth anywhere in the state. Founded by Lisa Chen, LMFT, a former Wall Street trader with degrees from Wharton and Harvard Business School, the practice has eight clinicians, including Spanish-speaking therapists. We treat burnout, anxiety, trauma and relationship strain in executives, founders, high achievers, couples and highly sensitive people, using EMDR, IFS, Gottman Method and somatic therapy. Sessions are $180–$500 depending on clinician (out of network, with documentation for reimbursement), and every new client starts with a free 20-minute consultation.
“I know what sustained success costs, because I’ve paid some of it.
Practical, direct work focused on the blind spots that keep capable people stuck, at work and at home.
Lisa Chen, MA, LMFT #140374 · Founder and Executive Director · Wharton · Harvard Business School · Wall Street
Gottman Level 2 · IFS Level 2 · IFIO Experienced · EMDR trained · Verify license with the California BBS →
Quoted in Forbes, Oprah Daily and Newsweek on burnout, high achievers and relationships.
About Lisa ChenLisa Chen, quoted in
Forbes, Oprah Daily, Newsweek, SELF, Real Simple, Martha Stewart and more than 40 publications in all. See press →
Eight clinicians. One way of working.
Licensed therapists and registered associates practicing under supervision, trained together. Spanish-speaking clinicians available. We match you to the right person, not whoever has an opening.
Meet the therapistsAlso: when success feels empty · perfectionism · imposter syndrome · premarital counseling · IFS couples therapy (IFIO)
How it starts
A free 20-minute call
Tell us what's going on. No forms first.
We match you
With the clinician whose training fits what you need.
You begin
Sessions $180–$500 depending on clinician. Intensives $400–$650 per hour.
Questions people ask first
All fees & FAQsHow much does therapy cost?
Sessions are $180–$500 depending on the clinician. Associates are at the lower end and Lisa Chen at the top. Couples and EMDR intensives are $400–$650 per hour. The first step is always a free 20-minute consultation.
Who do you work with?
Executives, founders and high achievers who are doing well on paper and struggling underneath, plus couples, highly sensitive people, and the partners and adult children of high-pressure professionals.
What kinds of therapy do you use?
EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gottman Method, Imago and somatic therapy, with a psychodynamic foundation. Your clinician chooses the approach based on what you're working on.
Where are you located?
Our Hermosa Beach office is at 2615 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 326, with parking and an elevator. Our Pasadena office is at 150 S Los Robles Avenue, Suite 850. We also see clients by telehealth anywhere in California; we are not able to see clients outside the state.
Do you take insurance?
We are an out-of-network practice, which protects your privacy and gives us flexibility in treatment. Many employer PPO plans reimburse part of the fee through out-of-network benefits, and we provide the documentation you need to submit a claim.
Do you have Spanish-speaking therapists?
Yes. Some of our clinicians provide therapy in Spanish. Mention it when you book your free consultation and we will match you.
What is a couples intensive?
Several hours of couples therapy in one day or over a few consecutive days, instead of weekly 50-minute sessions. It suits couples working against a deadline or who want to make faster progress.
What happens in the free consultation?
A 20-minute call to hear what's going on, answer your questions and match you with the right clinician. There's no cost and no commitment.
Where we are
Hermosa Beach
2615 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 326, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 · parking and elevator
Mon–Thu 8am–9pm · Fri 8am–6pm · Sun 10am–4pm
Serving Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Get directionsPasadena
150 S Los Robles Avenue, Suite 850, Pasadena, CA 91101
Monday–Friday · (626) 344-0475
Therapy in Pasadena for the San Gabriel Valley.
Get directionsOnlineTelehealth anywhere in California. Call (213) 537-9672
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