Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi, LPCC - Therapist in California

About Xiaoying

Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi is a licensed professional clinical counselor in California who helps people address stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, and career challenges. She brings seven years of clinical experience and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable. Sharon speaks English and Mandarin and adapts her work to each person's needs and situation.

She treats problems like low self-esteem, motivation struggles, grief, and relationship or family tensions with a practical, down-to-earth style.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what is getting in the way now and on small changes that can make daily life easier. She uses clear, collaborative planning rather than vague or overly technical language. Sharon draws on several therapy approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.

These methods shape how she helps clients notice patterns, try new behaviors, and align actions with personal values. The goal is improved coping and clearer choices, not quick fixes. Sessions can include skills practice, emotion-focused talking, and simple experiments to test new ways of responding.

She also supports people dealing with ADHD, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, and challenges such as sleep or eating problems. Sharon aims to be respectful, sensitive, and compassionate in every conversation. Practical matters are discussed openly.

She works with the payment model and scheduling system provided, and she helps clients match to a plan that fits their life. Signing up starts with a brief questionnaire and a scheduling step to find a time that works.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck from avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and then recommend starting strategies. Sessions adjust as progress is made, keeping the plan practical and collaborative.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week and to use skills between sessions. Whether someone prefers a live conversation by video or shorter check-ins by text, the formats support consistent contact and practical follow-through.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, career difficulties, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief among other concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear talk, skills practice, and short experiments to try new ways of coping and relating.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience providing counseling in various areas such as mood, behavior, and relationship struggles.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a licensed professional clinical counselor - CA LPCC 16837 - practicing from California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.

Can clients from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and getting started work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English, Mandarin

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