- CBT for thoughts and actions
- DBT skills for emotions
- Client-centered care
About Sixuan
Sixuan Bao is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience. She works with adults on common struggles like stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also supports people facing career questions, motivation issues, self-esteem challenges, and grief.
She starts from a person-centered view that you know your story best. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer choices rather than jargon. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different responses to those patterns.
Sixuan draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in day-to-day life. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance during heated moments. Client-centered work guides the pace and what matters most to each person.
When trauma or abuse is part of the picture, she pays attention to how safety and trust affect decision-making. Existential and Jungian ideas are available when people want to look at meaning, values, or recurring life themes. Those approaches are offered in straightforward, conversational ways.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while remaining respectful of the client’s pace. Sixuan offers therapy in English and Mandarin and practices in New York. She helps people who want clearer choices about how they respond to anger, stress, and relationship strain.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client's own goals and values. Online sessions use that same stance, letting the person set priorities and pacing while the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT involves identifying thought patterns, testing small behavioral changes, and reviewing what worked between sessions to reduce anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. In virtual sessions those skills can be practiced aloud and adapted for real-life moments where anger spikes.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to pick techniques that match goals, daily routines, and what feels useful in session. Clients can expect to try options and adjust as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online meetings make it easier to fit sessions into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and technology preferences during the initial match to make sessions fit everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, career concerns, self-esteem, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT and uses existential or Jungian ideas when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.