Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens, LPCC, LPC
Experienced counselor for family and trauma
- Family and relationship focus
- Trauma and mood experience
- LPCC and LPC clinician
About Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens
Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens brings a warm, respectful approach to counseling, combining nearly two decades of professional experience with a steady commitment to sensitivity and compassion. She began working in the counseling field in 2002 and has been licensed in Oklahoma since 2005. Her credentials include LPCC and LPC, which indicate licensure as a professional counselor and clinical counselor respectively, reflecting formal training and clinical qualifications.
Ginkens has extensive experience supporting people facing family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, mood concerns, and anger management. She emphasizes treating each person with respect and sensitivity, creating a space where clients feel acknowledged and understood. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, offering support and empowerment as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
From initial conversations, Ginkens tailors treatment plans to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. She works with clients to identify practical strategies and emotional insights that help address immediate difficulties while building long-term resilience. Her focus is on helping clients make meaningful change through individualized care and ongoing partnership.
Ginkens has extensive experience supporting people facing family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, mood concerns, and anger management. She emphasizes treating each person with respect and sensitivity, creating a space where clients feel acknowledged and understood. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, offering support and empowerment as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
From initial conversations, Ginkens tailors treatment plans to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. She works with clients to identify practical strategies and emotional insights that help address immediate difficulties while building long-term resilience. Her focus is on helping clients make meaningful change through individualized care and ongoing partnership.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens have?
Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens has 20 years of experience.
Is Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPCC and LPC. License details are CA LPCC 15321 and OK LPC LPC03515.
In which languages does Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Where is Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens as my therapist?
You can work with Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens work with international clients?
Yes, Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens 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 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.
Therapeutic approaches offered for online care
Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps clients notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action; it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behavior through practical skills and experiments, which can aid mood disorders, anxiety, and problems with anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaboration, creating a supportive environment for exploring relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ginkens works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts strategies over time as needs evolve. Clients are invited to give feedback so treatment stays aligned with their priorities.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and to access licensed professionals from different locations. Ginkens integrates these modalities into her practice to support consistent, practical work toward clients' goals.
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