Sixuan Bao, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sixuan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars: Clients are very satisfied with Sixuan. View 4 reviews
Speaks English and Mandarin
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

I have tried many a therapist and Ms. bao is the only one I have resonated with long term. She is very empathetic, a great listener, and is very patient. She guides the conversations quite well and even takes notes and remembers all the characters from my stories (even the non major ones). Wonderful 10/10 would recommend

It took me a while to find a therapist I get along with. Sixuan’s professionalism, empathy, and complete lack of judgement have truly help guide me through growth as a human on a difficult journey in an incredible way in very little time. I would highly recommend her as a therapist. She is also extremely attentive, remembers details, takes notes, asks amazing questions that make me think, and is very responsive. Until having her as a therapist, I would cancel my therapy sessions if I ever felt too overwhelmed on the day. She is a person I can talk to even when there isn’t anyone else in the world I’d want to see.

More about Sixuan

9 years' experience
Female
LCSW

I am licensed in New York with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career coaching, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Career difficulties Coaching Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Body image Cancer Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

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

Licenses

Sixuan Bao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366085284.

LCSW · New York · 095567 · Expires May 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.: Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Sixuan Bao

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

4 reviews

Clients mention: Recommend Amazing Attentive Empathetic Encouraging Great Helping Incredible Listens Wonderful

I won the lottery with Sixuan! She is a skilled therapist who listens & prompts at just the right time, and challenges me in all the best ways. She is always on time, never cancels, and is engaged in our discussions. I have thoroughly enjoyed our sessions and am looking forward to many, many more!

Sixuan Bao is very patient and encouraging. I am able to be open and honest about how I feel about a variety things in my life and she is able to help point me in the right direction in helping me design a plan towards my goals. I like that the goals are realistic and achievable. I also like that she checks in to see how I’m doing with my goals during the week. It helps me stay on track because of the accountability.

How was your experience with Sixuan?

Frequently asked questions

Does Sixuan Bao offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sixuan Bao works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Sixuan Bao speak?

Sixuan Bao speaks English and Mandarin.

How many years of experience does Sixuan Bao have?

Sixuan Bao has 9 years of experience.

Where is Sixuan Bao licensed to practice?

Sixuan Bao is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Sixuan Bao accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sixuan Bao does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Sixuan Bao offer?

Sixuan Bao offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Sixuan Bao?

Sixuan Bao can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Sixuan Bao?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.