Jan Tang, LMHC

Jan Tang is a licensed therapist practicing in New York with more than two decades of clinical experience supporting people through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. As an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), she blends clinical training with compassionate care to help clients address depression, anxiety, workplace concerns, and multicultural issues. Her practice emphasizes an affirming, strengths-based approach that respects each person’s identity and lived experience.

She has particular experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals, professionals navigating career changes, and those coping with mood disorders including postpartum depression. Jan centers cultural context in her work, attending to how background and identity intersect with mental health while focusing on practical skills and personal resilience. She listens attentively, offers thoughtful feedback, and partners with clients to set collaborative goals.

Jan aims to guide people toward greater self-understanding, improved coping, and clearer pathways to change. Her style balances empathy with evidence-informed techniques so clients can explore difficulties, build on strengths, and take steps toward meaningful growth and recovery.

Integrating Proven Approaches with Online Care

Jan Tang commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and work-related stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and feelings, which can support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jan works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors interventions so the chosen methods fit the client’s life and values. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy remains relevant and adaptable as needs change.

Online therapy provides flexible options for engaging in care. Sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter conversations can take place via live chat or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from a range of locations, while still supporting meaningful therapeutic work.