- Strengths-focused
- Problem-solving
- English and Mandarin
About Sixuan
Sixuan Bao is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with nine years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges to self-esteem. Sixuan supports clients who are navigating career questions, relationship concerns, grief, addiction, LGBT matters, and coping with life changes including disaster-related impacts.
She centers sessions on the person's own story and strengths. Conversations focus on practical steps the client can take now, and on noticing patterns that get in the way. Sixuan uses a client-centered stance, listening first and adapting strategies to fit each person's needs.
Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. She also integrates existential and Jungian ideas when they help clients reflect on meaning, identity, and long-term change.
Sixuan aims to make starting therapy straightforward. She encourages small, manageable goals and regular check-ins so progress is clear. She works in English and Mandarin for people in New York.
People who reach out often want help with sleep, eating concerns, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues, or coping after major disruptions. She frames the work as a collaboration where the client's knowledge of their life guides the plan.
How Sixuan’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. In an online session this means the therapist asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people set goals that make sense for their daily life.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors. Online CBT can include short between-session exercises, tracking thoughts, and reviewing what worked during the week to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and handling crises. Online DBT-style work often teaches grounding, emotion regulation, and coping techniques that people can try between meetings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out what fits the client's goals, needs, and preferences, and may mix elements from different approaches as appropriate.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what style and session rhythm will best match everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sixuan help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, grief, career questions, addiction concerns, and coping with life changes including disaster-related impacts.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She takes a client-centered approach and listens first, then uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as needed.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and uses a mix of approaches including existential and Jungian ideas alongside CBT and DBT skills.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.