Dongfanghong Xiao
Pennsylvania LPC for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
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About
Dongfanghong Xiao, LPC, works with people in Pennsylvania who are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and transitions in life. With five years of clinical experience, she focuses on patterns that leave individuals feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or repeatedly entangled in the same relationship and emotional dynamics. Her scope includes attention to self esteem, coping with life changes, and concerns about purpose and identity.
Her clinical orientation is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, drawing on evidence-based approaches such as DBT, person-centered methods, and feminist therapy. In session she emphasizes helping people strengthen emotion regulation, clarify boundaries, and build a clearer sense of direction and self-worth. She frames therapy as a thoughtful space for reflection and skill development.
Xiao also has experience supporting international and bicultural clients through cultural adjustment, family expectations, and feelings of disconnection or loneliness. She recognizes that starting therapy can feel uncertain and stresses that clients do not need to have everything figured out before beginning work together.
Her clinical orientation is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, drawing on evidence-based approaches such as DBT, person-centered methods, and feminist therapy. In session she emphasizes helping people strengthen emotion regulation, clarify boundaries, and build a clearer sense of direction and self-worth. She frames therapy as a thoughtful space for reflection and skill development.
Xiao also has experience supporting international and bicultural clients through cultural adjustment, family expectations, and feelings of disconnection or loneliness. She recognizes that starting therapy can feel uncertain and stresses that clients do not need to have everything figured out before beginning work together.
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Mandarin
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Attachment issues, Communication problems, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: PA LPC PC018232
- NPI Number: 1790645836
- License: LPC (Pennsylvania)
Remote care using DBT, person-centered, and feminist approaches
Dongfanghong Xiao offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to stay connected. These formats are used to maintain continuity of care, review skills, process relationship patterns, and check in between meetings when helpful.
DBT is used to teach concrete skills such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. In online work these skill-building elements can be practiced and reviewed together, with emphasis on managing intense emotions and reducing repeated patterns that contribute to anxiety and relationship strain.
Person-centered and feminist approaches shape a collaborative style that centers the client voice and examines social and cultural context. A trauma-informed, culturally responsive lens guides attention to past stressors and cultural adjustment. This combination can suit people seeking assistance with stress, mood concerns, relationship issues, self-esteem, identity, and life transitions.
What is Dongfanghong Xiao's clinical experience?
She has five years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, life transitions, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and license details?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with license number PA LPC PC018232.
Which languages does she speak?
She works in English and Mandarin.
Where is she based?
She practices in Pennsylvania.
How can clients engage in therapy with her?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.