- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT and DBT tools
About Xiaoying
Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with seven years of experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, career questions, and motivation struggles. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Sharon approaches therapy in a straightforward way. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to look at strong emotions and how they shape reactions. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help with practical skills and emotional understanding.
In sessions she talks through real-life problems and builds small, workable steps. That can mean practicing new ways to handle stress, trying different responses to anxious thoughts, or working on clearer communication. She also helps people sort through grief, trauma, or issues with intimacy and relationships.
Sharon pays attention to patterns that keep repeating, like attachment and abandonment worries, and helps people recognize them. She works with concerns linked to chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and isolation as well.
To begin, clients pick the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with strong emotions and attachment patterns. It helps when feelings are intense, confusing, or lead to repeated unhelpful reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and make choices that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, low motivation, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the client’s own pace, supporting people as they find their own answers.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That way the approach can shift over time and combine elements from EFT, ACT, CBT, or DBT as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and skill practice so they work over distance, and the work aims to fit everyday life and responsibilities rather than interrupt them.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, career matters, ADHD, addictions, trauma and grief, and many related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, and DBT to combine emotion-focused work with practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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