Sixuan Bao, LCSW
New York LCSW supporting stress and growth
- Stress and anxiety
- Career and motivation
- Relationship support
About Sixuan Bao
Sixuan Bao is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with nine years of professional experience. She works with people coping with stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and those seeking career coaching, motivation, improved self-esteem, and greater confidence.
She believes that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address life’s challenges. Sixuan recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she offers steady support for clients navigating that process.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each client’s goals and pace. Sixuan aims to help individuals identify practical ways forward while honoring the resilience they already bring to therapy.
She believes that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address life’s challenges. Sixuan recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she offers steady support for clients navigating that process.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each client’s goals and pace. Sixuan aims to help individuals identify practical ways forward while honoring the resilience they already bring to therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sixuan Bao have?
She has 9 years of professional experience.
Is Sixuan Bao a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details - NY LCSW 095567.
In which languages does Sixuan Bao provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Mandarin.
Where is Sixuan Bao located?
Sixuan Bao is located in New York.
How can I work with Sixuan Bao as my therapist?
You can work with Sixuan Bao through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sixuan Bao work with international clients?
Sixuan Bao does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sixuan Bao cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches Sixuan Uses and How Online Therapy Helps
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the client guides the pace and priorities of work. It is useful for self-exploration, building confidence, and navigating relationship or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - skills often helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Sixuan collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging brings flexibility and accessibility to the work of therapy. These options can fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce the need to travel, and help maintain continuity when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to deliver the approaches described above in ways that fit each client’s life.