Yangyang Xie, LMFT

Therapist in California

Practical, strength-focused therapy for mood and anxiety

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LMFT in California
Speaks Mandarin and Cantonese
Focus on depression and anxiety

About Yangyang

Yangyang Xie is an LMFT practicing in California who focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Sessions aim to build skills people can use between meetings and to strengthen what already works in their life.

She frames therapy around the client’s own story. Yangyang treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. She talks through goals with clients and uses clear strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Her background includes six years of clinical experience working with mood and anxiety concerns. That experience informs how she blends ideas from several therapeutic approaches to fit individual needs. Sessions often include practical exercises, skill coaching, and reflection on relationship patterns that affect mood and behavior.

Yangyang works with issues that come up around parenting, communication problems, divorce and separation, and shame or guilt. She also supports people facing isolation, panic attacks, impulsivity, and social anxiety. The emphasis is on steady progress and on tools people can apply right away.

She offers services in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and accepts international clients. If someone wants to begin, Yangyang asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that fits their needs.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Side note

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Mood 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

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Licenses listed

LMFT, California: 126347
NPI: 1326636366

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

How Yangyang’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for people who struggle with intense emotions and impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Yangyang collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than prescribing one fixed treatment. This helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to maintain steady progress. It can reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed, or longer weekly sessions when there is more to address. Because the exact session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking so you know what will work with your schedule. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining momentum between appointments and practicing new skills in everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Yangyang commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and self-esteem problems, plus related issues such as panic, isolation, and social anxiety.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, helping people set clear goals and learn skills they can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Yangyang has six years of professional experience working with mood and anxiety concerns and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

Can international clients work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm any regional or licensing details that may apply before booking.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use 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.

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