Sixuan Bao, LCSW
Partner-focused therapist building everyday skills
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At a glance
- Listed location
- New York
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English, Mandarin
- License (New York)
- LCSW · No. 095567
- NPI
- 1366085284
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- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT tools
- Speaks English Mandarin
About Sixuan
Sixuan Bao is an LCSW based in New York who centers therapy on the person in front of her. She emphasizes the client as the expert in their own story and works to build on strengths people already have. Sixuan frames therapy as a collaborative effort aimed at clearer goals and better daily functioning.
She brings nine years of professional experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and career concerns. Sessions also address self-esteem, motivation, confidence, grief, addiction, and compassion fatigue. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among her additional focus areas and she will discuss how those concerns fit into a care plan.
Sixuan draws from client-centered principles to create a respectful, listening stance. She also uses cognitive behavioral methods to help people change patterns of thinking and behavior. Elements of dialectical behavior therapy can be used when emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills are helpful.
Her approach is practical and grounded. She helps people set small, achievable steps and practices that translate to everyday life. People who come for help with career direction, relationship questions, or coping after trauma will work on concrete tools as well as broader meaning in their lives.
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin. Readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking a first meeting.
She brings nine years of professional experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and career concerns. Sessions also address self-esteem, motivation, confidence, grief, addiction, and compassion fatigue. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among her additional focus areas and she will discuss how those concerns fit into a care plan.
Sixuan draws from client-centered principles to create a respectful, listening stance. She also uses cognitive behavioral methods to help people change patterns of thinking and behavior. Elements of dialectical behavior therapy can be used when emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills are helpful.
Her approach is practical and grounded. She helps people set small, achievable steps and practices that translate to everyday life. People who come for help with career direction, relationship questions, or coping after trauma will work on concrete tools as well as broader meaning in their lives.
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin. Readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking a first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Mandarin
How different approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and helping people name their own goals. The therapist follows the person’s lead, offers reflection, and helps turn strengths into steps that change daily life.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical tools to shift them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress because it highlights doable exercises and homework between sessions.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions and tolerating distress. It can be useful when someone needs concrete strategies for emotion regulation and improved interpersonal boundaries.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This happens over the first few sessions and can change as goals evolve.
For practical matters, confirm current session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit weekly work into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins, avoid travel time, or allow for quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, skill practice, and homework to an online setting so therapy feels useful in everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sixuan help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, career questions, grief, addictions, and related concerns including self-esteem and motivation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-focused, using listening and practical skills-building. She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and dialectical techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Sixuan has nine years of professional work experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices out of that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.