How do I know if Lisa Chen & Associates is the right fit for me?

We offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. It's a chance to get to know us, understand our approach, and see if we align with your needs. The purpose of an initial consultation is to determine if you are a good fit for working together. You can expect a 15–20 minute conversation where you will have the opportunity to share your concerns, goals, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. This is also a chance for you to ask questions and get a sense of the therapist's approach and personality.

Our fees range from $180 to $350 per 50-minute session based on the clinician's experience, specialized training, and services provided. Lisa Chen's fees are $350 per 50-minute session for both individual and couples counseling. Licensed Client Session fees are $200 for individual and $225 for couples counseling per 50-minute session. Associate Clinician fees are $180 for individual and $200 for couples counseling per 50-minute session. We also reserve spots for clients requesting a sliding-scale rate to accommodate financial needs.

Do you accept insurance?

Lisa Chen & Associates are out-of-network providers. We provide monthly insurance statements ('Superbills') for you to seek partial reimbursement from your insurance company according to your policy. For questions about your out-of-network benefits, please contact your insurance carrier before scheduling.

What is your cancellation policy?

Weekly clients are allowed 3 free cancellations every 6 months, and bi-weekly clients are allowed 2 free cancellations every 6 months, beginning from the date of your first session. You will be responsible for payment for your normally scheduled session time for all cancelled appointments beyond this. Please provide at least 48 hours' notice for cancellations. You may always choose to reschedule and/or take sessions virtually to accommodate occasional scheduling conflicts.

How often should I expect to meet?

We recommend weekly therapy sessions for optimal progress. However, there are times when clients prefer to meet twice a week for more complex challenges. During your initial phone consultation, let us know if you are interested in more frequent sessions.

Are you offering in-person sessions?

Yes, we are seeing clients in our South Bay office located at 2615 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 326, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. We also offer telehealth sessions for California residents.

How do I get started with counseling?

The first step is to schedule an initial consultation by calling our office or submitting the contact form on our website. This allows us to understand your needs and match you with the best therapist for your situation. From there, we'll work with you to schedule ongoing sessions.

How We Treat

Thoughtful, depth-oriented therapy in Hermosa Beach — with telehealth across California.

Real relief from anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relational pain, not just symptom management.

At Lisa Chen & Associates, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. We offer a curated set of evidence-based, depth-oriented approaches chosen for meaningful, lasting change.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Symptoms like anxiety, burnout, or relationship conflict aren’t random. They’re intelligent signals shaped by your nervous system,attachment history, and lived experience.

Our therapists are trained to listen beneath the surface—helping you understand why patterns formed

and how to change them without forcing or fixing.

You don’t have to stay stuck. We help you move from understanding to real change.

Our therapists work with individuals and couples throughout Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and the greater South Bay, with virtual therapy available across California.

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Individual Therapy Approaches

We combine evidence-based therapies with a deep understanding of the mind, focusing on both symptom relief and meaningful emotional change.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Understand long-standing patterns so you can stop repeating them.

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Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Helps you reduce internal conflict and build internal clarity and compassion.

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EMDR Therapy

Helps you finally shed the emotional weight that’s been holding you back — so you can feel safe, calm, and more present.

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Couples & Relational Work

Couples often seek us out from Hermosa Beach and nearby South Bay communities

For communication breakdowns, emotional distance, and recurring conflict

Gottman Method Couples Therapy

A research-based approach that helps couples improve communication, manage conflict, and rebuild trust using practical, structured tools grounded in decades of relationship science.

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Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO)

Combines internal parts work with relational focus so partners understand not just what they feel but why it shows up between them.

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Couples Therapy & Relationship Repair

Tailored relational work for couples navigating disconnection, recurring conflict, or major crossroads—designed to meet you where your relationship is now.

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Intensives & Specialized Formats

For communication breakdowns, emotional distance, and recurring conflict

Therapeutic Intensives

Extended, focused sessions designed for deeper work in a shorter time—often used for trauma, major life transitions, or relationship repair when weekly therapy isn’t enough. Great for people wanting deeper work in a shorter time frame — especially around trauma, transitions, or stuck patterns.

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EMDR Intensives

A concentrated EMDR format that allows for uninterrupted trauma processing, helping clients move through stuck or overwhelming experiences with greater momentum and efficiency.

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Intensives are offered in-person in Hermosa Beach and, in select cases, virtually for clients located elsewhere in California.

Not Sure Where To Begin? We Can Help You.

We offer psychotherapy and couples therapy in Hermosa Beach, serving clients throughout Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and the greater Los Angeles area. Telehealth sessions are available statewide across California.

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