Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi, LPCC

Xiaoying 'Sharon' Qi is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California. She has seven years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, and career or parenting challenges. Sharon speaks English and Mandarin and aims to meet people where they are when they reach out for support.

Sharon focuses on clear, practical conversation rather than jargon. She listens with respect and compassion, and she adapts the pace and topics to fit each person. Sessions often include goal-setting, skills practice, and check-ins on progress so people can see what is changing.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, motivation, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes such as separation or career shifts. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, addictions, mood conditions like depression and bipolar, and challenges around sleep and eating.

Sharon uses a mix of approaches to match the problem and the person's style. That may include acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive work to shift patterns, and emotion-focused techniques to repair relational pain. She tailors any plan to your goals and comfort level rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

If you are thinking about making a change, Sharon encourages a first step that feels manageable. She guides people through starting therapy and building skills for everyday life, with attention to what matters most to each person.

How Sharon Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify what matters and take small steps toward those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with mood, sleep, and motivation. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and naming emotions in relationships to improve connection and resolve recurring conflict.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Sharon will work collaboratively to find methods that fit a person's goals and preferences. She tailors sessions over time, combining elements from different approaches when that better serves the client's needs.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people schedule sessions around work or caregiving and can make it simpler to maintain regular appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and skills practice for remote sessions so the work stays practical and goal oriented.