Dongfanghong Xiao is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with five years of clinical experience.
01About Dongfanghong
Dongfanghong Xiao is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She also helps those who feel stuck in recurring relationship patterns or who struggle with self-esteem.
She sees clients who are navigating identity questions and emotional overwhelm. She pays attention to how cultural background and expectations affect daily life. She offers sessions in English and Mandarin for people who want help in either language.
Background and approach
Her practice is informed by trauma-aware and culturally sensitive principles. In sessions she focuses on emotional regulation, clearer boundaries, and understanding patterns of behavior that cause pain. Conversations are aimed at practical shifts rather than abstract theory.
Her style blends person-centered listening with structured skills to manage intense feelings and improve communication. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where clients set goals and try small, achievable changes between meetings. Parents and caregivers reading on a phone will find short, direct guidance and steps to try between sessions.
Beginning therapy can feel uncertain, and she encourages people to start even without having all the answers. The first visits are often about making sense of what feels most urgent and planning a clear, manageable path forward.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC018232 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1790645836 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy fits
DBT-informed work focuses on building skills to manage intense emotions and reduce reactive patterns. It teaches practical techniques for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with anxiety, mood swings, and relationship conflicts.Person-centered techniques prioritize listening and reflection so people feel heard and better understand their own choices. This approach supports self-worth, personal direction, and decision-making when life feels uncertain.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try approaches, adjust the plan, and choose what feels most helpful over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when nonverbal cues matter and a longer conversation is needed. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits the day. Live chat and messaging are helpful for short updates, skill practice between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and women's issues.
What is the therapist's approach and session style?
The approach is trauma-aware and culturally responsive with a mix of person-centered conversation and practical skills. Sessions aim to strengthen emotional regulation, boundaries, and clearer direction in life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with people who face mood and relationship challenges.
Where is this therapist based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Can I meet with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin to support clients who prefer either language.
Are international clients accepted for online sessions?
She is not currently accepting international clients and works with people located where she is licensed.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are fees handled and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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