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Xou Yang

Xou Yang

LMHC, LCMHC

Utah

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC, LCMHC
License
LCMHC, Utah / 10830933-6004; LMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC10004948
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Utah

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical coping skills
    • Goal oriented

    About Xou

    Xou Yang is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. He provides a calm space for people to talk through hard moments and take steps toward change. Xou aims to empower clients to find practical ways to feel better and cope with life’s pressures.

    He uses approaches such as Motivational Interviewing to build motivation for change and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also incorporates Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas and mindfulness practices when they fit a person's situation. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is listed among his approaches and may be part of work on trauma when appropriate.

    His style is straightforward and supportive. Sessions emphasize clear goals and collaborative problem solving. Xou focuses on helping people develop tools they can use between sessions to manage stress and rebuild daily routines.

    With eight years of clinical experience and credentials as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah, he draws on varied methods to suit each person’s needs. He encourages honest conversation about what’s working and what isn’t, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

    People often start by naming one small, manageable concern. From there Xou helps clarify priorities, set achievable steps, and track changes over time. The work is paced to match the person’s readiness and goals.

  2. How online sessions use motivating conversation and practical skills

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and gentle guidance to strengthen motivation and commitment. This can be useful for addiction, behavior change, or when someone feels stuck.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Work typically includes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name strong emotions so they can respond differently in close relationships.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

    If you are considering online work, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy routine, limit travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach coping skills, practice new ways of responding, and track progress between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    Utah, Massachusetts

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Xou help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, communication problems, and social anxiety.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    His approach is collaborative and straightforward, using goal-focused conversations and practical tools. He emphasizes motivation and skills people can apply between sessions.

    What is his clinical background?

    He has eight years of professional experience working with people on stress, addiction, relationships, and trauma. His background centers on helping clients build coping strategies and make sustainable changes.

    What credentials and region does he practice in?

    He holds MA LMHC and practices as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Utah under the designation LCMHC.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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