Yangyang Xie, LMFT

Yangyang Xie is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, and self-esteem concerns. She draws on experience helping individuals manage trauma and abuse, anger, motivation, and confidence so they can move toward more balanced and meaningful lives.

Yangyang approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing resources can be mobilized to address current struggles. She creates a collaborative environment in which clients explore their goals, build practical skills, and increase self-compassion. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often takes courage, and Yangyang aims to provide steady, respectful support throughout that process.

Yangyang is comfortable working with a range of concerns including mood and panic disorders, social anxiety, parenting and relationship issues, and feelings of isolation, guilt, or shame. She offers care in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese and is open to working with international clients as well as those based in California.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Yangyang integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based principles along with cognitive behavioral techniques to support clients in making meaningful change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take values-guided action to build a more purposeful life. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and behaviors, and it is useful for addressing relationship struggles, parenting concerns, and issues rooted in past wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood concerns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Yangyang works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She listens for what feels most relevant and adapts techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue care during life transitions, while maintaining the collaborative therapeutic relationship that supports growth.