Even the most accomplished professionals can feel like frauds. Here’s what impostor syndrome really is, why it happens, and how to finally step into your own success without fear.

Perfectionism looks like success on the outside — but inside, it takes a devastating toll. I know, because I’ve lived it.

In 2025, with 82% of employees at risk, the cost of ignoring burnout isn’t just personal—it’s economic, relational, and biological.

You love each other—but somehow keep ending up in the same painful arguments. It might not be about the dishes or the tone of voice. It might be your attachment styles clashing beneath the surface. Learn why you keep triggering each other—and take the quiz to find out what’s really going on.

AI tools like ChatGPT are transforming how people seek mental health support—but they can’t replace the safety, confidentiality, and empathy of human therapy. This article explores the hidden risks, potential benefits, and practical ways to use AI wisely—without losing the human connection essential for true healing.

When you’re triggered—whether it’s a cutting remark or bad news—your body launches a chemical wave that lasts just 90 seconds. After that initial surge fades, the only thing keeping you upset is your own mind replaying the story.

Struggling after childbirth? Discover 10 evidence-based ways to support postpartum depression and emotional wellness for new parents. You're not alone.

Before you say ‘I do,’ explore 20 powerful premarital questions inspired by the Gottman Method to build trust, intimacy, and emotional connection. This checklist helps engaged couples strengthen communication and create a solid foundation for a lasting marriage.

Pre-marital counseling helps couples create a strong emotional foundation before marriage by improving communication, building trust, and aligning values.

Feeling overwhelmed by stress or on the brink of burnout? As a psychotherapist, I've seen how the Wheel of Awareness technique can be a game-changer for high-achieving professionals.

How often should you go to therapy? This blog answers this popular question.

Discover the Gottman Stress-Reducing Conversation to deepen your bond and handle stress as a couple. Learn practical steps to reconnect today.

Learn how the Gottman 6-Hour Rule can transform your relationship with just six intentional hours per week.

Love isn’t just chemistry—it’s a science. Learn the research-backed truths from Dr. John Gottman that reveal what makes love thrive (or fall apart).

Think codependency only shows up in relationships with addiction? Think again. In this honest, therapist-written blog, we bust 5 harmful myths about codependency that may be keeping you emotionally stuck—and offer the real path toward healthy connection.

Have you ever felt like part of you wants one thing, but another part of you resists? Maybe you’re excited about a new opportunity, yet another part of you feels anxious or hesitant. This inner push-and-pull isn’t random—it’s your internal system at work.

EMDR therapy can sound intimidating, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. Here’s a trauma-informed breakdown of what really happens during EMDR.

Do you find yourself second-guessing decisions, replaying conversations in your head, or constantly preparing for the worst? Overthinking isn’t just a mental habit—it’s a nervous system on high alert, often rooted in past experiences, perfectionism, or fear of failure.

You’re accomplished—but exhausted. At Lisa Chen & Associates, we help high-achieving professionals slow down without losing their edge.

Before I expound on what I love about depth work, let me just say: therapy does not have to be deep to be good.