Where Sixuan stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 095567
- NPI
- 1366085284
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Location
- New York
About
- Client-centered
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Sixuan
Sixuan Bao is a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, career questions, and concerns about self-esteem and motivation. Sixuan speaks English and Mandarin and practices in New York.
Her approach centers on the person rather than labels. She treats people as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. In sessions she draws from client-centered work to keep the focus on a person's goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify and shift thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning.
She also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help with emotion regulation and coping skills when feelings feel intense. Existential and Jungian ideas can appear in conversations about meaning, life direction, and recurring patterns in relationships. These methods are practical and conversational rather than abstract.
In therapy sessions she listens, asks clarifying questions, and offers specific skills and exercises to practice between meetings. People who struggle with people-pleasing, setting boundaries, or living around someone's substance use or moods will find work that focuses on concrete steps and moment-to-moment strategies. The clinician supports clients as they test new behaviors and reflect on what works.
To begin a working relationship clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sixuan uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the person. It helps people clarify goals and make decisions that fit their values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that contribute to relationship stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for times when feelings feel overwhelming. It offers concrete techniques for managing intense reactions and communicating more clearly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or offering audio-only meetings when video is not suitable. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, skill practices, and homework to work well in remote sessions.
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Mandarin
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What areas does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career concerns, self-esteem and motivation among other topics listed in her profile.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is person-focused, using client-centered listening along with tools from CBT and DBT to teach skills and plan next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in New York state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are cost and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.