- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma and addiction
About Xou
Xou Yang is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah with eight years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, and major life changes.
Clients can expect straightforward, emotion-focused work that pays attention to how feelings and attachment patterns show up in daily life. Sessions often involve naming emotions, tracking how people respond to one another, and trying small changes in interaction to see what shifts. Xou lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing among his approaches.
He also focuses on more specific issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, divorce and separation, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, and men's concerns. Xou uses practical exercises and short-term strategies alongside deeper emotional processing depending on what a person needs.
The first meetings are typically used to clarify what someone wants to address and to agree on a way forward. He encourages clear goals and checks in about progress from session to session. Xou works in English and practices in Utah as indicated by his credentials MA LMHC and UT LCMHC.
To begin, readers should review the online therapy options and complete the brief matching questionnaire before scheduling an initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a cancellable subscription model.
How his EFT and online approaches fit together
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and naming hard-to-reach emotions and looking at how attachment patterns shape reactions in close relationships. It can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when recurring interaction patterns cause pain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process distressing memories and the strong feelings they bring up; it is often used for trauma-related symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaboration guides whether EFT, CBT, EMDR, mindfulness techniques, or motivational interviewing are used and how they are combined.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. A clinician will explain the practical steps to get started after the matching questionnaire is completed.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Utah, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues, grief, parenting strain, anger, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match different needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed above.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds MA LMHC and UT LCMHC credentials and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.