- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Xiaoying
Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California. She brings seven years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, and challenges related to parenting and self-esteem. Sharon speaks English and Mandarin and aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for each person who reaches out.
Sharon focuses on practical, conversational work rather than jargon. Sessions are tailored to the individual’s situation and goals. She helps people develop clearer routines, stronger coping skills, and improved communication when parenting responsibilities feel overwhelming.
Background and approach
Her approach blends evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with a client-centered style. That means she listens first, then collaborates on small, workable steps that fit daily life. Together clients identify patterns that cause extra stress and try concrete strategies to shift them.
Sharon also integrates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when emotions run high or relationships feel strained. These tools can help with managing intense feelings, improving connection, and repairing trust in close relationships. People who work with Sharon often look for straightforward guidance, practical skills, and consistent support while juggling work and parenting demands.
She encourages self-compassion and steady progress over time. If you want help sorting priorities and finding more ease in family life, she will work with you to build a plan that fits your schedule and goals.
What Xiaoying works with
Everything Xiaoying lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Xiaoying helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Xiaoying lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How specific approaches can work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where decisions feel stalled.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses practical exercises and small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and shift unhelpful patterns that increase parenting stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through your situation and goals, then try methods that fit your preferences and daily routine. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, or when a shorter touchpoint fits your day. These options help people keep therapy consistent while balancing work and parenting demands.
Questions people ask about Xiaoying
What concerns does Sharon commonly help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career strain, ADHD, addiction concerns, trauma, grief, depression, and relationship difficulties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and client-centered. She listens first, then works with clients to try practical steps that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including parenting stress and emotional regulation.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, licensed in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
What session formats does she offer?
She works with clients over video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does billing or cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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