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 322, 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.

Deepen Your Connection with Gottman's Love Map Exercises (+ Free PDF Love Map Guide)

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Apr 20

Written By Lisa Chen

Let's be real - even the happiest, most in-love couples can get stuck in a rut sometimes. The routines of life, work stress, and other responsibilities can make it hard to prioritize quality time together. You might find yourself drifting apart, failing to make emotional connections, and maybe even arguing over little things more often.

If this sounds familiar, don't panic - there's an incredibly effective tool that can help reignite that spark and rebuild intimacy: Gottman's Love Maps. As an experienced couples therapist, I've used love map exercises extensively to help couples reinvest in their relationship and come together again.

So what exactly is a love map? Basically, it's a roadmap of your partner's inner world - their fears, stresses, hopes, dreams, goals, values, and fundamental beliefs about the world. When you have a richly detailed love map of your partner, you understand them on a deeper level. This fosters greater empathy, intimacy, and closeness.

The best part? Creating a love map together can be downright fun! It's an opportunity to open up, be vulnerable, and really get to know your partner again from a new angle. To help you get started, I've put together a free, easy-to-follow PDF guide walking through how to do Gottman's Love Map exercises as a couple. Just click the link below to download it:

Download Free Gottman Love Map PDF

Not convinced yet? Here are a few key benefits of love mapping:

Rediscover your curiosity When you first started dating, you probably wanted to know everything about your partner. Where did they grow up? What were they like as a kid? What are their biggest hopes and dreams? Love mapping helps recreate that sense of curiosity so you can keep learning new things about each other.

Strengthen your friendship At its core, a romantic relationship needs to be built on a solid friendship and foundation of mutual understanding. The love map process is all about seeing your partner's perspectives, which forges a tighter friendship.

Improve intimacy By exploring each other's inner lives, you'll naturally develop deeper intimacy. You'll feel closer, more connected, and like you really "get" your partner again.

Manage conflict better Fights are inevitable in any relationship, but understanding your partner's beliefs and where they're coming from helps you have more productive disagreements instead of hurtful blowouts. When you have a rich love map, you're better equipped to navigate conflicts in a calm, loving way.

If you want to reignite closeness, rediscover intimacy, and strengthen your bond through Gottman's revolutionary love map concept, download my free PDF guide now! It covers:

What is a love map and why is it important?
Step-by-step instructions for creating love maps
20+ love map question prompts and activities
Ways to make love mapping an ongoing habit
Pro tips from an experienced Gottman couples therapist

Download Free Gottman Love Map PDF

Creating a love map doesn't have to be difficult or intimidating. My easy-to-follow guide breaks it down into bite-sized steps anyone can do. Set aside some uninterrupted quality time, pour some wine, and go through the questions and activities together. I guarantee you'll learn new things about your partner and walk away feeling more connected.

Need some extra guidance or support implementing these intimacy-boosting practices? Or are you dealing with other relationship challenges you could use professional help with? I'm here for you - search "couples therapy near me" to find intimacy experts and marriage counselors in your local area. Sometimes an outside perspective from an unbiased third party can make a huge difference. Reach out to Lisa Chen & Associates for experienced Gottman couples therapists in Hermosa Beach.

At the end of the day, the happiest, healthiest couples are those who've created rich love maps and keep exploring their partners with open curiosity. Don't let your relationship go stale or drift apart. Make it a priority to understand your partner deeply and nurture your intimate connection. Download the free Gottman love map guide now to get started!

Download Free Gottman Love Map PDF guide

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