Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi is a licensed clinician who practices in California and brings seven years of experience to her work.
01About Xiaoying
Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi is a licensed clinician who practices in California and brings seven years of experience to her work. She uses clear, direct conversation to help people address everyday struggles. She meets people where they are and adapts sessions to each person’s needs.
Sharon focuses on stress and anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, and parenting challenges. She also supports people coping with grief, trauma and abuse, addiction issues, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, and attention differences like ADHD.
Background and approach
Practical day-to-day problems such as sleeping, eating, anger, and intimacy are often part of her work. Her approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods among others. That mix helps clients learn skills, notice patterns, and try small changes between sessions.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than academic. Sharon speaks English and Mandarin and works with adults in California. She tailors the pace and tone of sessions so people feel respected and heard.
She emphasizes simple tools people can use when life gets overwhelming. Starting therapy can feel daunting, and Sharon uses a calm, encouraging style to ease that first step. She helps set clear goals and checks progress along the way.
If someone wants straightforward guidance and practical strategies, Sharon aims to offer that support.
02Credentials
- LPCC (California)
- License 16837 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1740048255 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Xiaoying lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Xiaoying names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Xiaoying names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How evidence-based approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then move toward meaningful actions. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where values and direction matter.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is practical for mood issues, anxiety, sleep problems, and short-term coping strategies.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client's lead. This approach supports self-exploration and builds trust over time.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past. Together they will try strategies and adjust the plan as needed to find what fits best.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coping tools between sessions, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns like sleep and eating problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She keeps sessions conversational and practical, focusing on skills, noticing patterns, and making small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as LPCC in California and sees clients who are located in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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