Background & training
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California
Licensed in North Carolina
Level-3 Psychological Counselor qualification, China
More than six years of clinical experience
About
Hello, I’m Xiaohong, a bilingual licensed psychotherapist. I see clients by video in California, New York, and North Carolina, in English or Mandarin.
Having navigated life across cultures myself, I bring both clinical expertise and a heartfelt understanding of what it means to bridge different worlds, whether that means family expectations, identity, or your own growth. I’m committed to LGBTQ+ affirmative care.
Reaching out takes immense courage, especially if you’ve been carrying a heavy weight alone. You don’t have to carry it by yourself anymore.
How I work
I offer a warm, collaborative, non-judgmental space where every part of you is welcome. My approach is integrative, compassionate, and trauma-informed. I see therapy as a partnership: I act as a gentle, steady guide, and you remain the author of your story.
Humanistic therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), for deep emotional healing
Internal Family Systems (IFS), for inner parts work
Mindfulness
Together, we’ll honor the deep longings behind your emotions, tend to wounded or neglected parts of yourself with patience and care, clarify and protect your boundaries with gentleness and strength, and reconnect with the wisdom, resilience, and love within you.
What we can work on
Self-criticism, low self-esteem, and personal growth
Anxiety, depression, and stress
Trauma, including childhood experiences
Family of origin, shame, and feelings of helplessness
Social anxiety, intimate relationships, and boundaries
Culture shock, belonging, and bicultural identity
LGBTQ+ identity, and fear of rejection or isolation
Life transitions
