Individual therapy
A thoughtful space for anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, identity, and the patterns that keep repeating.
Therapy in English and Mandarin · Houston, Texas
Therapy for the relationships that shape your life.
Thoughtful, culturally responsive therapy for individuals, couples, and families who want to understand what is happening beneath the conflict—and find a more connected way forward.
Lisha ShiMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
A calm place to begin.
What brings you here?
You do not need to arrive with the right words.
Maybe the same conflict keeps returning, even after you have tried to talk it through. Maybe your relationship feels distant, your family is going through a difficult transition, or you have been holding everything together for so long that you no longer know what you need. Therapy gives us room to slow things down, notice what is happening underneath, and understand the patterns that keep pulling you back into the same place. Together, we can find a way forward that feels more honest, more connected, and more possible.
Ways to work together
Support that sees the whole picture.
Couple therapy
Support for communication, recurring conflict, emotional distance, trust, intimacy, separation, and reconnecting with what matters.
Family therapy
A relational space for family conflict, parenting stress, changing roles, cultural differences, and transitions that affect the whole family.
Group therapy
Structured, supportive groups that help people learn from one another while moving through a shared experience.
My work is trauma informed, relational, and collaborative, drawing from emotionally focused, narrative, and family systems approaches.
Meet Lisha
Curious, direct, and deeply human.
I am a bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who works with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. My style is warm, collaborative, and engaged. I will listen carefully, but I will also help you notice patterns, ask meaningful questions, and put words to experiences that may have been difficult to name.
As an immigrant, I understand that relationships are shaped not only by personality, but also by language, culture, family expectations, migration, and the different worlds we learn to live between. Therapy with me is not about telling you how your life should look. It is a conversation that helps you understand yourself and your relationships more clearly, so you can make choices that genuinely fit your life.
- Relationships and communication
- Couple distress and disconnection
- Trauma recovery
- Anxiety and depression
- Cultural identity and belonging
- Family conflict and transitions
- Life changes and adjustment
- Grief and loss
Current and upcoming groups
Support through shared experience.
Divorce recovery
Divorce changes everything. You do not have to navigate it alone. Find support, gain clarity, and begin building your next chapter.
- For
- Adults who are separated, recently divorced, or moving forward after divorce
- Group
- Small, supportive weekly group
- Focus
- Process emotions, learn practical tools, and rebuild confidence
Teen girls growing up between cultures
A warm, confidential, and judgment free space where girls can share, learn, connect, and better understand themselves.
- For
- Teen girls navigating life between cultures and different family expectations
- Group
- Small, supportive group
- Focus
- Identity, emotional regulation, confidence, and cultural and family pressures
Group scheduling and participation may be coordinated in collaboration with local group practices.
Rates
Clear information before you begin.
Session fees are listed here so you can know what to expect before reaching out.
Individual session$120
Couple or family session$145
Group sessionVaries
A few practical questions
Before we meet.
Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes. Virtual appointments are available to clients located in Texas. In person availability varies. Contact me for more information.
Can we meet in Mandarin?
Yes. Therapy is available in English, Mandarin, or a natural combination of both.
Do you accept insurance?
Unfortunately, I do not accept insurance at this time. Sessions are currently private pay.
What can we talk about in the first session?
You can begin wherever feels most useful. We will talk about what brings you in, what you hope might change, and what would help therapy feel comfortable and worthwhile for you.
What does “LMFT Associate” mean?
LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. This license is grounded in understanding people within the context of their relationships, families, cultures, and life experiences. As a Texas LMFT Associate, I have completed graduate training and provide marriage and family therapy under the supervision of an approved LMFT Supervisor while completing the state’s required postgraduate clinical experience.
Ready when you are
Reserve a time to talk.
Choose a time through the secure scheduling calendar. You do not need to explain everything before we meet.
Reserve a timePlease do not use scheduling messages for emergencies or include sensitive clinical information.