Psychotherapy Expert for High-Achieving Professionals & Couples
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Meet Lisa Chen, LMFT
Lisa Chen, LMFT is a psychotherapy expert based in Hermosa Beach, California, specializing in high-achieving professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and couples navigating burnout, anxiety, trauma, and relationship strain. She is the founder and Executive Director of Lisa Chen & Associates Therapy, a boutique psychotherapy practice serving the South Bay and clients across California via telehealth.
Her work blends psychodynamic depth with neuroscience-informed approaches, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and evidence-based couples therapy. Lisa is frequently quoted in national media for her expertise on emotional regulation, relationships, productivity, and mental health in high-pressure lives.
Quick facts for media:
Corporate leadership background + clinical credential
Speak & write publicly on: performance anxiety, trauma in success-focused clients, relational ruptures in high-achiever partnerships
Available for TV/print/podcast interviews, quote requests, expert commentary
Lisa Chen, LMFT, founder of Lisa Chen & Associates Therapy, has been featured in national publications and invited to speak at leading universities and mental health organizations. Known for her calm expertise and clinical insight into high-achiever psychology and relationships, she brings depth and clarity to conversations about sensitivity, leadership, and resilience.
Featured Psychotherapy Expert in National Media
Lisa Chen is regularly featured as a psychotherapy expert in national and international media.
She is known for translating complex psychological concepts into accessible insights—particularly around burnout, emotional regulation, attachment, and relationships in high-pressure environments.
Are Millennials Are Too Tired To Cheat?
In her Newsweek feature, therapist Lisa Chen breaks down why millennial burnout is reshaping the landscape of infidelity — and why emotional exhaustion may be driving a surprising rise in commitment.
How to Maintain a Good Relationship with Your Parents as You Get Older
Featuring insights from Lisa Chen, LMFT, the piece highlights how understanding generational patterns and emotional needs can transform strained dynamics into supportive connections.”
Need a Reset for Racing Thoughts? Try the “Worry Window
In this GOOD feature, Lisa Chen, LMFT, shares how the “worry window” technique helps calm anxiety by setting aside a specific time to process worries instead of letting them run the day.
‘The ‘Train Station Theory’ Will Put Your Breakup in Perspective
“Bustle unpacks the viral ‘train station theory,’ reframing breakups as natural transitions rather than personal failures. With insight from Lisa Chen, LMFT, the piece shows how this perspective can ease grief and support emotional closure.”
8 Emotionally-Intelligent Phrases That Will Strengthen Your Marriage
In this feature on Upworthy, Lisa Chen, LMFT, shares how small changes in the way partners speak can create big change inside the nervous system—and inside the heart of a relationship.
“5 ‘Acceptable’ Reasons to Forgive a Cheater, According to Couples Therapists”
In this feature for SELF, Lisa Chen, LMFT, joins other couples therapists to unpack why some people choose to stay after infidelity.
What to Do When Your Sibling’s Parenting Style Differs From Your Own
In this new feature, parenting/relationship experts (including me) explain why it’s totally normal — and common — for siblings to parent very differently, even within the same extended family.
This Is Your Sign to Have a “Admin Night” with Your Friends
Bustle explores the viral TikTok trend of ‘admin nights,’ where friends tackle overdue chores like bills and appointments together in a relaxed, supportive setting to reduce anxiety and increase productivity. Lisa Chen LMFT is interviewed for this article on productivity.
Here’s the Real Reason Why Winter Air Smells So Good
Lisa Chen, LMFT, explains in Reader’s Digest why winter air carries that uniquely clean, refreshing scent. She breaks down the science behind the season’s most nostalgic smell.
Doctor shares 'realistic' 3-step practice to beat seasonal depression
Featuring insights from Lisa Chen, LMFT, the article emphasizes how tiny habits and gentle self-compassion can shift mood and motivation during winter’s emotional slump.
Why Starting a Habit on a Wednesday Makes You More Likely to Stick With It
Lisa Chen highlights how launching a new habit midweek, especially on a Wednesday, reduces the pressure and makes the change feel more manageable rather than overwhelming.
No political talks after 8 p.m.
Therapist Lisa Chen explains why political disagreements are increasingly threatening family harmony during the holidays and offers clear, compassionate guidance on setting conversational boundaries.
What Does ‘Mogging’ Mean? How This Slang Term Could Affect Your Child’s Confidence
In this Parents.com feature, parenting experts (including me) unpack the rising use of the slang mogging — when teens describe someone “out-shining” others in looks, style, or social status.
Need a Quick Fix for Stress? Try “Butterfly Tapping”
In this Bustle feature, Lisa Chen, LMFT, shares how butterfly tapping—a self-soothing EMDR technique—can quickly regulate the nervous system during moments of overwhelm.
“I’ve given up”: The reality of dating for young women in red states
In this Dazed Digital feature, Lisa Chen, LMFT, offers insight into how rising political polarization is reshaping modern relationships. She explains why Gen Z women are prioritizing emotional safety and shared values over traditional dating factors.
It’s Not Just Jealousy — 6 Reasons Open Marriages Fail & How To Make One Work
In a recent SheKnows piece on why open marriages often fail. Lisa Chen, LMFT weighs in on the pitfalls and suggests ideas of how to make it work.
What Is 'Stack Dating' and Should You Try It?
AskMen explores the rise of ‘stack dating,’ a trend where singles line up multiple first dates to save time and reduce emotional pressure in modern dating. Featuring insights from therapist Lisa Chen, LMFT, the article examines when this approach can offer clarity.
“The Visual Noise” Trend: How Decluttering Labels Became a Mental Health Reset
In this Bustle feature, Lisa Chen, LMFT, explains why the viral “visual noise” trend—removing cluttered labels and simplifying your surroundings—can actually help calm the nervous system.
What Are the 5 Apology Languages in Relationships?
I“AskMen explores the five apology languages and how people differ in what helps them feel genuinely repaired after conflict., featuring insights from Lisa Chen, LMFT.
The Internet Is Romanticizing Male Yearning in Film
SheKnows examines how media romanticizes male yearning in film and why certain portrayals can blur the line between passion and unhealthy attachment, especially for young viewers.
Meet phubbing -- a silent relationship killer
The Toronto Sun article spotlights ‘phubbing’—ignoring a partner in favor of a smartphone—as a subtle but pervasive threat to connection that can erode intimacy and trust in relationships with commentary from Lisa Chen, psychology expert.
What Does a Psychotherapy Expert Help With?
People often search for a psychotherapy expert when traditional talk therapy hasn’t gone deep enough—or when outward success masks internal strain.
Lisa Chen works with clients who are:
• High achievers experiencing burnout, anxiety, or emotional depletion
• Professionals managing performance pressure and perfectionism
• Couples struggling with disconnection despite strong commitment
• Individuals processing trauma while maintaining demanding careers
• People who are “functioning well” externally but feel stuck internally
This work goes beyond symptom management, focusing on insight, nervous system regulation, and lasting change.
FAQs
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A psychotherapy expert typically has advanced training, specialized focus, and extensive experience working with complex or high-functioning clients. This often includes depth-oriented modalities like psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, or IFS.
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Yes. High achievers often benefit from therapy that addresses nervous system regulation, perfectionism, and internal pressure—rather than surface-level coping strategies alone.
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Yes. Lisa Chen & Associates Therapy offers telehealth psychotherapy to clients throughout California.
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Leadership and the Inner World
The Inner Life of High Achievers
The Psychology of Sensitivity and Strength
Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) into Clinical Practice
Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Discover the Change You’ve Been Looking For
If you’re a high-achieving professional or couple looking for therapy that goes beyond surface-level insight, you can explore working with Lisa Chen or one of the clinicians at Lisa Chen & Associates Therapy.