Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi

Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California. She brings seven years of clinical experience to sessions. She focuses on building respectful, compassionate connections and believes taking the first step toward help is an important moment.

Sharon helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation and career concerns. She also supports those facing parenting challenges, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, and challenges related to addiction, mood, or sleep. Intellectual disability appears among her additional focus areas and she is able to address related daily challenges in therapy.

Her style centers on tailoring conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while also honoring personal values and emotions. She uses evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to guide work together.

Sharon aims for straightforward, compassionate dialogue that helps people notice what matters and take small steps forward. She will work with clients to set clear aims and try techniques that fit their life. Sessions are provided in English and Mandarin for Californians looking for bilingual support.

If someone is ready to begin, the usual next step is to use the Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire. That helps pair a person to scheduling options and begin planning care.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and commit to small actions that fit those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, low motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way, then testing new ways of responding to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to build confidence and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily routine. That collaborative process can include trying a technique and adjusting it if it does not fit.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also gives flexibility for people who prefer to work in the comfort of a familiar space or who need sessions outside typical office hours. Licensed professionals can help decide timing and pacing that suit each person's life and goals.