Sixuan Bao, LCSW
LCSW supporting growth in stress and relationships
- CBT and DBT informed
- Speaks English and Mandarin
- New York based LCSW
About Sixuan Bao
Sixuan Bao is a New York–licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience offering therapy for a wide range of concerns. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, career transitions and coaching, motivation and self-esteem, and confidence-building. Her practice also addresses issues such as addiction, grief, parenting, eating and sleeping difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns, alongside mood conditions like depression and bipolar disorder.
Sixuan approaches care from a strengths-based perspective, holding that each person is the expert of their own story and brings resources that can support recovery and growth. She emphasizes collaborative work, helping clients identify goals and develop practical strategies that fit their lives. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life can feel courageous, and she aims to provide steady support through that process. Sixuan’s training as an LCSW signals advanced preparation in assessment and psychotherapy, enabling her to combine evidence-based techniques with a client-centered stance to meet individual needs.
Sixuan approaches care from a strengths-based perspective, holding that each person is the expert of their own story and brings resources that can support recovery and growth. She emphasizes collaborative work, helping clients identify goals and develop practical strategies that fit their lives. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life can feel courageous, and she aims to provide steady support through that process. Sixuan’s training as an LCSW signals advanced preparation in assessment and psychotherapy, enabling her to combine evidence-based techniques with a client-centered stance to meet individual needs.
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?
Sixuan Bao has nine years of professional experience providing therapeutic services.
Is Sixuan Bao a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is NY LCSW 095567.
In which languages does Sixuan Bao provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Mandarin.
Where is Sixuan Bao located?
She 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?
She 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 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 that guide online therapy with Sixuan Bao
Sixuan draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship that helps clients explore their values and goals while building on existing strengths - it is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches strategies to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills; it is useful when intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or self-destructive behaviors interfere with daily life.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sixuan works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can integrate elements from different models so that the plan aligns with each person’s circumstances and priorities.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy schedules or when in-person visits are not possible. These options let clients maintain continuity of care, access help from their own environment, and choose the format that feels most manageable for them.