Profile / United States
Sixuan Bao, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and relationship support
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- DBT skills
- English and Mandarin
About Sixuan
Sixuan Bao is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, career questions, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
She works in a straightforward way. Sessions focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding. She treats the client as the expert on their life and draws on their strengths when planning next steps.
Her approach blends practical, skills-based methods with talk therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to map how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are brought in when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. Client-Centered techniques keep the conversation focused on what matters most to the client.
Sixuan has worked across common concerns such as depression, bipolar mood challenges, grief, and addiction, and with issues like body image, intimacy-related concerns, abandonment, and communication problems. She also supports people coping with caregiving, aging and geriatric issues, and cancer-related stress.
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin. She practices in New York and uses a subscription-based session model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting.
How CBT and DBT work in remote sessions
Sixuan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and to practice alternative responses that reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions are practical and often include homework tasks to try new skills between meetings.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. DBT techniques focus on concrete tools for managing intense feelings and improving communication. Client-Centered Therapy shapes the way sessions are run, keeping the conversation focused on the client's goals and experience.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That choice is made together and can be adjusted as therapy continues.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example scheduling a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow someone to use audio-only time if video is not practical. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly find remote sessions convenient for keeping consistent progress.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career questions, self-esteem, and motivation among other concerns listed in her profile.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new responses that reduce distress and improve functioning.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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