(01) Press & Media · Lisa Chen, LMFT
Psychotherapist and expert source on burnout, high achievers and couples.
Lisa Chen, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist in Hermosa Beach, California, and the founder of Lisa Chen & Associates Therapy. Before becoming a therapist she worked in corporate finance and Wall Street trading, and she studied at Wharton and Harvard Business School. She has been quoted in more than 40 publications on executive burnout, high-achiever psychology, couples and modern dating.
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(02) Coverage
Selected coverage.
A sample of recent interviews and quotes. Filter by topic.
Featured
Resilience isn’t built through ease. It’s built through challenges.
5 “Acceptable” Reasons to Forgive a Cheater, According to Couples Therapists
A lot of people don’t want an affair to define the next 10 to 15 years of their life. They want to just move forward.
Are Millennials Too Tired to Cheat?
Millennials Aren’t Cheating on Their Partners. It’s Too Much Work.
Affairs are emotional side-projects.
3 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude Without Rolling Your Eyes
Saying it out loud registers differently than typing it.
Are You in a “Scorekeeping Relationship”? Put the Whistle Down, Ref
7 Sunday Night Habits to Help You Start the Week Off Strong
I often tell clients that the goal isn’t to squeeze every last minute. It’s to help your future self.
12 Things to Declutter When Your Kids Move Out
The physical clearing is helpful not just for your mind, but allows for your body and nervous system…
Why Ending a Situationship Hurts So Much More Than a Long-Term Breakup
You’re not just grieving a person, you’re also grieving the potential of the relationship.
The “Puffer-Fishing” Dating Trend Might Explain Why You’re Still Single
Real intimacy isn’t destroyed by vulnerability, but defenses against vulnerability.
Anxiety Experts Explain the Fascinating Reason 6:30 p.m. Is a Perfect Time to Enter the “No Worry Zone”
This rule works because it provides a cut-off and psychological boundary for anxiety.
Can the “Broaden and Build” Theory Make You Happier?
To me, this isn’t about forced positivity.
Why Starting a Habit on Wednesday Makes You More Likely to Stick With It
The 4 Brain Chemicals That Make You Feel Amazing, and Simple Ways You Can Trigger Each One
Scent has a straight line to emotional memory centers and can quickly shift our moods.
(03) Story angles
What Lisa can speak to.
Topics she comments on most often, with the clinical work behind each one.
Executive burnout
Why capable people keep going long after the tank is empty, and what it costs at work and at home.
High achievers
Success that feels empty, golden handcuffs, and the pressure behind a strong résumé.
Perfectionism and imposter syndrome
The inner critic in people other people see as confident.
Couples and infidelity
Affairs, scorekeeping, the same fight on repeat, and how couples repair.
Modern dating and attachment
Situationships, avoidant partners and new dating trends, explained in plain terms.
Anxiety and stress
Practical ways to set limits on worry, sleep and the nervous system.
Highly sensitive people
Sensitivity as a strength at work, in leadership and in relationships.
Trauma, EMDR and IFS
How these approaches work, who they help, and what a session looks like.
(04) About Lisa
A finance career first, then a clinical one.
Lisa Chen, LMFT is a psychotherapist and the founder of Lisa Chen & Associates Therapy in Hermosa Beach, California. A former Wall Street trader who studied at Wharton and Harvard Business School, she works with executives, founders, high achievers and couples, and comments on burnout, relationships and high-achiever psychology.
Lisa Chen, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Lisa Chen & Associates Therapy, a group practice in Hermosa Beach and Pasadena, California. Before becoming a therapist she worked in corporate finance and Wall Street trading. She holds a BS in Economics from Wharton, studied at Harvard Business School, and earned her MA at Antioch University. Her clinical training includes EMDR, Internal Family Systems, the Gottman Method, Intimacy from the Inside Out and Imago Relationship Therapy. She works with executives, founders, high achievers and couples, and is the author of The Architecture of Intimacy. Journalists quote her on burnout, couples and high-achiever psychology.
- License
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California #140374
- Education
- BS Economics, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Harvard Business School
MA, Antioch University - Career
- Corporate finance and Wall Street trading
- Training
- EMDR trained · IFS Level 2 · Gottman Method Level 2 · Intimacy from the Inside Out · Imago trained
- Practice
- Founder and Executive Director, Lisa Chen & Associates Therapy
(05) Speaking & books
Talks, lectures and writing.
Selected talks
Books
(06) Media FAQ
Questions from journalists.
Who is Lisa Chen, LMFT?
Lisa Chen is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Hermosa Beach, California, and the founder of Lisa Chen & Associates Therapy. She worked in corporate finance and Wall Street trading before becoming a therapist. She studied at Wharton and Harvard Business School and works with executives, high achievers and couples.
What topics does Lisa Chen comment on?
Lisa comments on executive burnout, high-achiever psychology, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, couples conflict, infidelity, modern dating, attachment, anxiety, highly sensitive people and family transitions. She also explains therapy approaches such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems and the Gottman Method in plain language for general readers.
How can journalists reach Lisa Chen on deadline?
Email media@lisachentherapy.com with your outlet, topic and deadline. Lisa replies within 24 hours, and sooner for same-day deadlines when she can. She can answer questions by email, by phone or on video. Approved headshots and bios are in the downloadable media kit on this page.
What are Lisa Chen’s credentials?
Lisa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, license number 140374. She holds a BS in Economics from Wharton, studied at Harvard Business School and earned her MA at Antioch University. She is trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, the Gottman Method, Intimacy from the Inside Out and Imago therapy.
Is Lisa Chen available for podcasts, TV and speaking?
Yes. Lisa does podcast interviews, TV and radio segments, panels and talks for companies, universities and clinical groups. She has spoken at Harvard Business School, Caltech, Pepperdine and Antioch University. To check dates or topics, email media@lisachentherapy.com with the format, audience and timing you have in mind.
Has Lisa Chen written any books?
Yes. Lisa wrote The Architecture of Intimacy, a guide for couples on closeness, desire and repair, and its companion workbook, The Architecture of Us, which has exercises couples can do together. Both are written for couples who want practical tools they can use between sessions or on their own.
Can I book therapy with Lisa Chen or her team?
Yes. Lisa Chen & Associates Therapy sees clients in person in Hermosa Beach and Pasadena and online anywhere in California. Every new client starts with a free 20-minute consultation, and the practice replies to every inquiry within one business day. Use the Book a Free Consult button to get started.
On deadline? Expect a reply within 24 hours.
media@lisachentherapy.com