Chian Hsu, LCSW

Chian Hsu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings five years of clinical experience to her work supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She also holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), which informs her ability to address both emotional wellbeing and work or career-related stress in a practical, strengths-based way. Chian’s practice centers on helping clients regain balance, build confidence, and move toward meaningful goals by drawing on their existing strengths and resources.

Her approach is holistic and integrative, blending evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with trauma-informed care and mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation, clearer thinking, and coping skills. She works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment challenges, and trauma, and pays close attention to life circumstances, cultural background, and personal values when shaping treatment.

Fluent in English and Mandarin, Chian enjoys working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and accepts international clients. Based in Hawaii, she aims to create a compassionate, culturally sensitive space where people can feel seen, heard, and supported as they pursue resilience, healing, and a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Chian uses several evidence-informed methods to support clients in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve everyday functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, increase psychological flexibility, and build actions that align with what matters most, which can be useful for coping with life changes and persistent stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, benefiting those who struggle with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chian collaborates with each person to tailor techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in planning their care and focused on measurable steps forward.

Online therapy with Chian is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or caregiving responsibilities. Working remotely makes it easier to maintain consistency in sessions and to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations while continuing progress toward personal goals.