Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi , LPCC

Xiaoying "Sharon" Qi is a licensed professional clinical counselor practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. She concentrates on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate parenting challenges, boost motivation and self-esteem, and address career-related difficulties. Xiaoying approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a space where concerns can be explored without judgment.

She individualizes conversations and treatment plans to match each person’s specific situation and goals, drawing on practical strategies and collaborative problem solving. Xiaoying aims to support clients as they build confidence, improve coping skills, and make progress on the issues that brought them to therapy. Taking the first step to seek help can require courage, and Xiaoying acknowledges and affirms that decision as part of the therapeutic journey.

As an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - in California, Xiaoying provides thoughtful, person-focused care designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of concerns related to emotional well-being and everyday functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. It can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, avoidance, and adjusting to life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental stance from the therapist, creating a supportive environment where clients can explore feelings and build self-esteem and confidence. This approach often helps with relationship, parenting, and self-worth concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and daily functioning. CBT techniques are commonly applied for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Xiaoying will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and access support from different locations with licensed professionals and therapists.