Yangyang Xie, LMFT
Compassionate narrative-informed therapy
Details
| Name | Yangyang Xie |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Mandarin, Cantonese |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Yangyang
Yangyang Xie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She draws on Narrative approaches to help people reframe their stories. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting concerns in clear, straightforward sessions.
Yangyang believes people are the experts of their own lives. She helps clients notice strengths and small changes that make a difference. Sessions focus on practical steps and moments of insight rather than jargon or long lectures.
Background and approach
Her approach blends Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered techniques. That mix helps people identify unhelpful patterns, accept difficult feelings, and choose actions that match their values. Conversations are aimed at everyday problems like panic attacks, social anxiety, or low self-esteem.
Yangyang has six years of professional experience working with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and problems such as isolation, guilt, and shame. She also supports people facing divorce and separation, communication problems, and struggles with forgiveness and impulsivity. Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
She connects with international clients and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Yangyang encourages people to take a small step and start with a short intake to see if the fit feels right.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues among the things Yangyang works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Yangyang among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Yangyang among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Yangyang among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Yangyang among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Yangyang among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Yangyang among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Yangyang among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Yangyang among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Yangyang among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Yangyang among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Yangyang among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Yangyang directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Yangyang directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and action-based therapy work online
Many of Yangyang’s methods translate well to online work. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problems by looking at the stories they tell about their lives. This makes it easier to spot patterns and try new ways of acting when facing stress, anxiety, or relationship strain.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then choosing small actions that match personal values. That approach is helpful for mood disorders, panic, and living with ongoing stress. Attachment-Based ideas are used to explore how early relationships shape current reactions and communication, which can help with trust, parenting concerns, and feeling less isolated.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick strategies that fit their goals and daily life. That means trying different tools in session and adjusting based on what feels most useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for busy schedules. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suit short check-ins or paced reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, or caregiving routines.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Yangyang works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. She also addresses related issues like panic attacks, social anxiety, guilt, shame, and loneliness.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her style is narrative-informed and client-centered, focusing on people’s stories and strengths. Sessions aim to be practical, with tools from ACT and CBT when useful.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with six years of professional experience. Her work has included mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and parenting-related struggles.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds a California LMFT license and practices from California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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