Lisa Liang, LMFT

Sex/Gender: Female

Pronouns: She / Her

Ethnicity: Chinese

Bio

After over 15 years of being in and out of therapy myself, I’ve come to understand what actually makes a difference- and I bring those same qualities into how I show up with my clients.

I aim to be present, thoughtful, compassionate, and curious, while offering gentle nudges when needed. I’ll hold you accountable with care, and when it feels right, I’ll sprinkle in some lightness and humor- because let’s be real, the work can get pretty heavy.

I primarily work with Asian Americans, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ who often find themselves stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, anxiety, depression, and both internal and external anger. Many carry resentment from feeling like they’ve had to betray themselves. A lot of my clients carry the weight of childhood trauma, feeling like they had to grow up too quickly, and were often labeled the “black sheep,” the “troublemaker,” “caretaker,” or even “the therapist” among their friends. Underneath it all is usually a longing for something more honest and fulfilling. A deeper connection with themselves and others, but getting there can feel confusing or overwhelming.

My approach is centered on helping you learn how to honor, integrate, and care for all parts of yourself, not just the ones you (or others) see as “acceptable.” Together, we will explore and give voice to emotions that are often pushed aside, such as anger, shame, resentment, jealousy, disgust, and learn how to work with them, instead of against them.

I intentionally keep a small caseload so I can be fully present in each session. I know life is busy, therapy is an expensive investment, and your time matters. You deserve care that’s focused, grounded, and intentional.

My work is rooted in a blend of evidence-based modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Qualifications

License Number: LMFT131475

License State: California

Practice Information

Sliding Scale / Reduced Fee Accepted: Yes

Types of Insurance Accepted: Private Pay, Out of Network, Aetna

Lotus Therapy Fund Provider: Yes

Location

Irvine, California, United States

Languages

English

Modalities

Individuals, Couples, Families

Therapy Offered

Telehealth/Teletherapy

Types of Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Issues

Anger Management, Anxiety, Video Game Addiction, Self Esteem, Relational Concerns, LGBTQ+ Related Issues, Family Conflict, Emotion Regulation, Personal Growth, Codependency, Depression, Burnout, Borderline Personality, Life Transitions, Narcissistic Personality

Last modified: June 28, 2025

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