Lanshen Li

AMFT 159182 | Supervised by Kelly McAnelly, LCSW 120845

an associate marriage and family therapist in california

You might be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense—even when you’re trying your best. Anxiety, low mood, big emotional swings, past trauma, or feeling different from others can make daily life and relationships feel harder than they should. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar experiences, trauma, autism, substance use, and long-standing emotional or relationship challenges. Using a supportive, insight-oriented approach that blends psychodynamic, experiential, and narrative therapy, I help you better understand yourself, make sense of your experiences, and find healthier ways to cope, connect, and move forward at your own pace.

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My Specialities

Individual Therapy

Neurodivergent Care

Children & Teen Therapy

Family Therapy / Parenting Support

Psychodynamic Therapy / Relational Therapy

Couple Therapy

中文心理諮詢

LGBTQ+ Support

My Path as a Therapist

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My path as a therapist began with my work as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), where I supported children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurodivergent experiences in home and clinic settings. This early work shaped my understanding of behavior as communication and deepened my interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals with patience, structure, and genuine attunement. Working closely with children and families helped me appreciate the importance of meeting clients where they are, honoring differences, and building safety before change.

Through my clinical training in psychology and marriage and family therapy, I have developed experience working from a psychodynamic foundation while integrating cognitive-behavioral, experiential, and narrative approaches. I have provided therapy to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality-related challenges, autism, trauma, and substance-use concerns. My training has included conducting intakes, developing collaborative treatment plans, supporting clients through emotional and relational challenges, and participating in risk assessment and crisis support.

In my current clinical work, I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, mood instability, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma, neurodivergence, identity exploration, and relationship stress. I often work with clients who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in long-standing patterns, and I tailor therapy to help them build insight, strengthen coping skills, and develop more compassionate relationships with themselves and others.

My cultural lens is shaped by my identity and connection to AAPI and immigrant communities. I am attentive to how cultural values, intergenerational expectations, immigration experiences, and cultural adjustment can influence mental health and relationships. I strive to offer a culturally responsive, inclusive space where clients can explore their experiences with openness, respect, and understanding, while feeling supported in integrating all parts of their identity into the healing process.

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Top Issues I Work With:

  • Trauma and adverse life experiences

  • Neurodivergent care (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD)

  • Mood instability and bipolar-related concerns

  • Substance Use

  • Identity/cultural stressors

  • Interpersonal/relationship issues

  • Children & Teen counseling

  • Anxiety and chronic stress

  • Parenting support

  • Depression and mood disorders

  • Life transitions and adjustment stress

  • LGBTQ+ support

  • Academic or work-related stress

  • Pressures of high-expectation households

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Therapy Style:

  • Collaborative

  • Client-centered

  • Interactive

  • Insight-oriented

  • Psychodynamic

  • Experiential

  • Narrative-based

  • Strengths-based

  • Trauma-informed

  • Culturally responsive

  • Reflective and exploratory

  • Supportive and nonjudgmental

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Trainings & Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Experiential Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Trauma-Informed

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Emotion Regulation Skills

  • Play-Based Interventions

  • Art Therapy–Informed Interventions

  • Behavioral Modification

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Education & Credentials

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Science

  • Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, Law and Society

  • Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist 159182

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

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Availability:

Accepting virtual clients

Accepting in person clients in Santa Ana (Orange County)

Therapy that offers flexible scheduling

Fee:

$120 for individuals | $180 for couples & Families

Sliding scale may be available

Therapy offers low fee in California

Insurance:

Not Accepting Insurance At this time

Therapy that is covered by insurance in California

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