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Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi, LPCC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Mandarin
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About Xiaoying

Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi is a licensed professional clinical counselor practicing in California who brings seven years of experience to her work.

Background and approach

She focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, parenting challenges, career and motivation issues, self-esteem and confidence, ADHD, mood disorders, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, and other life transitions. As an LPCC she combines clinical knowledge with a collaborative stance to adapt treatment to each person's situation.

Sharon uses evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and a client-centered orientation to shape care around individual needs. She aims to offer a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate space where clients can explore goals, build coping skills, and work toward practical changes.

Sharon communicates in English and Mandarin and practices from California, tailoring conversations and plans to reflect each client's priorities and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward meaningful goals while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, life changes, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for depression, anxiety, and coping with day-to-day challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships and can support work on intimacy, communication, and relational patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore what feels most helpful given their goals, symptoms, and personal preferences, and may integrate techniques from different models to best match each person's situation.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides flexibility for clients juggling work, caregiving, or other responsibilities. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or wherever is most convenient, maintain continuity during busy periods, and use different communication styles to suit individual comfort and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and grief, mood disorders, and other life changes.
What is the therapeutic style and approach used in sessions?
Sharon blends client-centered work with evidence-informed methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT, and EFT to create collaborative, skills-focused therapy tailored to individual needs.
How long has the therapist been practicing?
The therapist has seven years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns and populations in California.
What credentials and location details are provided?
She holds the LPCC credential with licence number CA LPCC 16837 and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Mandarin