About Lan Yang
Welcome and thank you for visiting my site!
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Philadelphia, PA practicing psychotherapy. In my practice, I use a humanistic, relational, and mindfulness approach in working with clients. In other words, I believe that it is vital in creating a warm and non-judgmental environment so that clients may feel safe to talk about what is troubling them. I also place importance on the connections we create with others and the impact relationships have in our lives. Mindfulness, or being present in the moment, is a state of being that I help clients develop. Developing mindfulness can help us live our lives more fully by being more open and aware of the present moment. Being mindful discourages us from avoiding painful thoughts and feelings and can help us overcome rumination and negative patterns.
I obtained my Masters and Doctorate degrees from Widener University in clinical psychology and a Bachelors degree in psychology and Mandarin from Mount Holyoke College. My experiences range from working with children to adults in a variety of settings doing forensic evaluations, psychoeducational evaluations, biofeedback, individual psychotherapy, and group psychotherapy.
Some of the sites that I have worked at include:
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Girard Medical Center
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Concord Behavioral Health
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Therapy Center of Philadelphia (originally The Women's Therapy Center)
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Widener University Counseling Center
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Widener University Disability Center
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Philadelphia Community Treatment Teams
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South Wood State Prison
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Forensic Associates of Delaware
Services
I provide individual psychotherapy to adults. I am proficient in speaking Mandarin.
I have the most interest and experience in working with individuals who have the following:
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma/PTSD
Relationship issues
Anger Management
Men's Issues
Fees and Insurance
Currently, I am in network with Highmark Blue Shield. While I am not in network with other health insurance policies, my services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance as "Out-of-Network Mental Health/Behavioral Health Services."
Please contact your insurance company and ask if you have "Out-of-Network Outpatient Mental Health/Behavioral Health Benefits." Please check your coverage by asking questions such as the following:
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Do I have out-of-network, outpatient, mental health/behavioral health insurance benefits?
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What is my deductible and has it been met?
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How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
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What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
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Is approval required from my primary care physician?
My fee is $150 per 50 minute session. Along with Highmark Blue Shield and Aetna insurance, Flexible Savings Account, cash, check, and credit cards are accepted forms of payment. Reduced fees are available on a limited basis for clients with financial difficulties.
Make an appointment
Contact Info
Phone
Address
267-225-8980
1518 Walnut St, Suite 401
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer consultations?
Yes, I am happy to provide a free phone consultation to talk about what you are looking for in therapy and to answer any questions. I can also tell you what you can expect in the first session.
What is therapy like?
Therapy is a place to work out problems you may be experiencing in your life. It can be scary and daunting at first because most of us aren't used to being open and talking about them. In general, we talk about important events in your life, past events that are relevant to the current issue, and insights that you gain week to week.
Therapy works by talking about and processing our thoughts and feelings. There is research that shows positive changes in the brain when we work through negative events such as trauma.
Additionally, you'll experience more benefits by being an active participant in therapy. This means using the skills you learn in therapy and applying them to your life.