Xou Yang, LMHC, LCMHC - Therapist in Utah

About Xou

Xou Yang is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed. He offers straightforward support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and struggles with addictions. Yang aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what’s on their mind and start to make manageable changes.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that shift daily routines.

Background and approach

Emotionally-Focused Therapy guides conversations about strong feelings and improves how people express and respond to one another. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is used when past events keep causing distress, with step-by-step processing to reduce the charge of troubling memories. Yang works with mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools too, so sessions often include simple grounding skills and clear goals.

He prefers short, practical steps that build momentum rather than overwhelming plans. Over eight years of practice, he has supported people through difficult life changes and relationship strains. Sessions are offered in English and provided online in Utah.

He explains options clearly and helps people choose the format that fits their life. The focus is on steady progress, honesty in the room, and helping each person find what works for them.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions to lower stress and improve mood. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and habits that get in the way of daily life.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports clearer expression and understanding of strong feelings. It helps people name emotions and practice new ways of responding when conversations get heated or distant.

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, guides processing of painful memories so they feel less overwhelming. It is done step by step and can reduce the emotional intensity tied to past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods match a person’s goals and comfort level and adjust the plan as progress is made. This is a collaborative process focused on practical gains.

Online sessions can use video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort. These formats make it easier to keep regular appointments, fit therapy into busy days, and practice skills between meetings.

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.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Xou Yang focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT issues, relationships, grief, parenting, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, infidelity, isolation or loneliness, men's issues, midlife crisis, post-traumatic stress, sexuality, social anxiety and phobia.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a practical and straightforward approach that mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, and mindful skills. Sessions tend to focus on small, usable changes and building clear goals.

What is his professional background?

He has eight years of experience delivering mental health care and has supported people through relationship difficulties, trauma, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds MA LMHC LMHC10004948 and UT LCMHC 10830933-6004 and practices from Utah.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's listed availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Utah, Massachusetts
Languages: English

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