Yangyang Xie, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Yangyang

Yangyang Xie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting concerns. She speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Yangyang emphasizes working with each person’s strengths while guiding them toward clearer goals and healthier habits.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps. Yangyang helps clients notice patterns, try new strategies, and practice skills between meetings.

Background and approach

The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Her training includes approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses acceptance-based strategies to help people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful values.

These methods are used in plain language so clients can apply them at home. Yangyang draws on her clinical experience to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. She pays attention to communication, emotional responses, and everyday routines that affect wellbeing.

Parents often find this straightforward focus helpful when juggling family demands and stressors. With six years of work in the field and a California LMFT credential (CA LMFT 126347), she blends practical skill-building with a respectful, supportive stance. The process begins with clear goals and regular check-ins to track progress over time.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, panic, and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behavior; it can be helpful for mood instability and strong emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to choose and adapt methods based on needs, goals, and what feels helpful. That collaborative process makes it easier to try new skills and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to practice skills in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can guide skill practice, coach through exercises, and follow progress over time using these remote formats.

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.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Yangyang address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include communication problems, mood and panic disorders, and social anxiety.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps clients set goals, practice skills, and make small changes that add up over time.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with California license CA LMFT 126347 and practices in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. International clients are also accepted.

What session formats does she use?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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Experience: 6 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

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