Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi , LPCC

Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi is licensed in California as an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and has six years of professional experience supporting adults facing a range of life challenges. She works with people managing stress and anxiety, parenting concerns, motivation and career difficulties, as well as issues around self-esteem and confidence. Her practice also addresses relationship and family dynamics, trauma and grief, and other areas where clients seek greater coping skills and emotional balance.

Sharon approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. She emphasizes practical strategies alongside empathic listening, helping clients build insight and skills that apply to daily life. Beginning therapy can be a courageous step, and she recognizes and values that commitment from anyone who reaches out for support.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while identifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental stance, creating space for clients to explore their concerns and feel understood, which supports issues like self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, often helping with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works together with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from home or another convenient location. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer timely support, tailored interventions, and ongoing communication in formats that suit different lifestyles and needs.