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Jan Tang

Therapist · New York

Jan TangLMHC

Experienced New York LMHC for pregnancy-related needs

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  • Experience23 years
  • LanguagesEnglish, Mandarin
  • SessionsOnline
  • Practical coping tools
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • English and Mandarin

About Jan

Jan Tang is a licensed mental health counselor with 23 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She works with those facing workplace strain, postpartum depression, grief, addiction, and relationship difficulties. Jan also offers support around ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and multicultural issues. She provides services in English and Mandarin in New York.

Jan uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She listens first and helps clients set clear goals. Conversations focus on workable steps people can try between meetings. Her style is calm, collaborative, and respectful of each person's background.

Her work often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. She also integrates mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These tools are used to address panic, mood swings, self-esteem struggles, and financial stress that affects mental health.

Many clients come with workplace or career concerns, and Jan helps them sort priorities, manage burnout, and handle boundaries. She also supports people navigating LGBT identity and multicultural stressors, attending to how culture and identity shape everyday life.

Jan aims to help people build resilience and clearer routines. She combines practical strategies with steady emotional support. To begin, clients follow the site’s Start Therapy process and schedule sessions based on the matching results and availability.

How CBT and Mindfulness Shape Online Sessions

Jan often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thinking patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions look at specific thoughts and behaviors and work toward concrete experiments to try between meetings.

She also draws on mindfulness therapy to help clients reduce reactivity and stay grounded during stressful moments. Mindfulness practices may include brief attention exercises and present-focused skills that improve emotional regulation.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and what feels most useful. Expect a mix of practical exercises, discussion, and small homework tasks to build new routines.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people keep continuity of care while juggling work, childcare, or medical appointments.

License and NPI

  • LMHC New York · No. 000739

NPI1134155369

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English, Mandarin

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jan commonly help with?

Jan supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, panic, addiction, grief, relationship and workplace issues, and mood disorders including bipolar and ADHD-related challenges.

What is her approach in sessions?

She uses a practical, collaborative style that combines cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps clients can try between meetings.

How long has she been practicing?

Jan has 23 years of clinical experience working with people across a variety of life challenges and cultural backgrounds.

What credentials and location are listed for Jan?

She is a New York LMHC, and her practice is based in New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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