At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Hawaii / LCSW-5366
- NPI
- 1306701727
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Location
- Hawaii
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational support
- Evidence based tools
- English and Mandarin
About Chian
Chian Hsu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hawaii who uses Motivational Interviewing alongside evidence-based therapies to help people move forward. She brings five years of clinical experience and a practical focus on easing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Her style is collaborative and straightforward, aimed at helping clients find clearer direction and greater calm in daily life.
Chian combines a Master of Social Work and an MBA to address both emotional wellness and work-related stress. She often helps people dealing with life transitions, caregiving burdens, chronic illness, and questions about life purpose. Sessions emphasize strengths, small steps, and real-world strategies that fit each person’s routine.
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered techniques. She uses mindfulness and practical coping skills to reduce distress and improve emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she supports change by helping clients clarify values and motivation.
Chian also works with concerns tied to aging, cancer and hospice care, family problems, immigration-related issues, and long-term health conditions. She speaks English and Mandarin, and she aims to adapt her methods to different cultural backgrounds. The focus is on helping each person define meaningful goals and take manageable steps toward them.
Chian frames therapy as a partnership. She pays attention to what matters most to the client and adjusts tools and pace to match their needs. If you want someone who listens, organizes practical steps, and tracks progress, she may be a good fit.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find and strengthen their own reasons to change. It often fits people who feel stuck or unsure about next steps and want to build internal motivation.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them while identifying values to guide action. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where finding purpose matters.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and working at the client’s pace. This approach supports people who need a steady, empathetic space to sort through feelings and make decisions.
Finding the best approach is part of therapy. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try strategies and adjust based on what feels most helpful and sustainable.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people continue care across locations. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered work to remote sessions, focusing on small practical steps and clear goals. -
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Relationship issuesAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic TherapyExperience
5+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English, Mandarin
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Chian focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and relationship concerns, plus related issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses Motivational Interviewing with other approaches to help people set goals and take manageable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a licensed social worker working with a range of emotional and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, noted as HI LCSW, and her practice is based in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted; check any local regulations that may apply to receiving services in your country.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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