Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi, LPCC

Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi, LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), is licensed in California and brings six years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, and parenting concerns. She works with clients who are struggling with motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and career-related challenges, offering practical strategies alongside empathetic support.

Sharon approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each client’s individual needs. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set realistic goals and develop skills that translate into everyday life. Taking the first step to begin therapy can require courage, and she recognizes and affirms that decision as an important milestone.

Clients can expect a tailored therapeutic process that balances understanding with actionable steps aimed at improving well-being and functioning. Sharon aims to create a supportive space for growth while focusing on outcomes that matter to each person she sees.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, then clarify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and stress. In addition, a client-centered approach creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows each client’s pace and priorities while offering empathic support and reflection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Sharon works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She encourages open discussion about methods and adapts interventions over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals and therapists, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate differing energy levels, and maintain continuity of care from wherever the client is located within the therapist’s service area.