Yangyang Xie

LMFT

California

Calm guidance toward change

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At a glance

Credentials

LMFT

License

LMFT, California / 126347

NPI

1326636366

Experience

6 years

Languages

English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Location

California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivation focused
   • Values centered
   • Practical skills

   About Yangyang

   Yangyang Xie is a licensed marriage and family therapist who centers Motivational Interviewing in her work. She emphasizes the client’s own goals and strengths. Sessions focus on practical next steps and small changes that build confidence over time.

   Yangyang has six years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, and depression. She also supports those recovering from trauma and abuse and people struggling with panic or mood-related concerns. She listens for what matters most and helps set achievable goals that fit daily life.

   Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and attachment-informed ideas. That means she helps clients notice thoughts and feelings, clarify values, and try out different actions. Conversations are grounded and straightforward, not full of jargon.

   Yangyang also addresses parenting strain, communication problems, divorce and separation, and issues like guilt, shame, and impulsivity. She works through practical steps such as improving everyday routines, practicing coping skills, and rebuilding self-trust. The aim is to make skills useful outside of the therapy hour.

   Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. She is licensed in California as an LMFT and accepts international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling follow the site’s Start Therapy process.

2. How Yangyang blends therapy approaches online

   Yangyang often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons for change and to set goals that feel doable. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and building motivation from the client’s own values.
   
   She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different behaviors that change mood and stress levels.
   
   Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different ideas, and adjust methods based on what fits best. Clients help guide the priorities and pace of work so therapy matches their needs and preferences.
   
   Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during brief breaks. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them participate more comfortably.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

   Additional focus areas

   Communication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   6+ years

   Listed in

   California

   Languages

   English, Mandarin, Cantonese

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does she help with?

   She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma and abuse, plus related concerns like panic, mood disorders, and social anxiety.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style uses Motivational Interviewing alongside ACT and CBT ideas to encourage small, practical steps toward change while honoring each person’s goals.

   How much experience does she have?

   Yangyang brings six years of professional experience working with clients on stress, parenting strain, communication problems, and emotional regulation.

   What are her credentials and where is she based?

   She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices from California.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

   Can international clients work with her?

   Yes, she accepts international clients according to the site process.

   How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

   How do I get started with therapy?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on 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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