Ruifen Tan

Ruifen Tan

Ruifen Tan (she/her), MA, LLC, CRC, counselor at Lansing Counseling

Therapy with me is about creating a space where you can show up as a real human
being—messy thoughts, complicated emotions, existential crises, and all.
I work best with clients who are reflective, curious, and motivated to make meaningful changes
in their lives. You do not need to “have it all figured out” before starting therapy. In fact, most
people come in somewhere between “I’m trying my best” and “I have absolutely no idea what
I’m doing.”

I work with concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, trauma,
eating disorders, relationship issues, multicultural identity concerns, and life transitions. I also
have extensive personal and professional experience navigating life transitions, cultural
adjustment, and the emotional complexity that can come with change, relocation, identity, and
starting over in new environments.

As someone who speaks English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, I understand that culture, language,
family expectations, and immigration experiences can deeply shape how we see ourselves,
express emotions, and relate to others. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and
grounded in helping you build insight while also creating practical change.
I believe healing does not require perfection. Sometimes growth looks profound and
transformative. Sometimes it looks like finally setting a boundary, having more positive beliefs
about yourself, or having more awareness about your emotions.

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Lansing Counseling

5030 Northwind Dr Suite 101
East Lansing, MI 48823

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