About us

Xou Yang

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 

My name looks scary, but it's pronounced 'Sue', like the Johnny Cash song.  I work with people with the following concerns: anxiety and stress management, trauma (religious/familial/PTSD), pornography addiction, relationship issues, and men's issues.  As a therapist, I want to assist you on achieving your goals and to help you live a happy life with the people you love; this can include healthier relationships with your spouse, other family members, or and increased self-respect and self-worth.

 

In my free time, in addition to spending time with my family, I enjoy doing activities such as playing boardgames with friends, cycling, playing disc golf, or exercising. On occasion I enjoy learning new things, such as playing musical instruments.

 

Therapy Services

In the complex landscape of mental health treatment, various therapeutic approaches provide vital tools for individuals seeking improvement and healing. Together, these approaches not only promote a deeper understanding of emotional and psychological challenges but also equip clients with practical skills to navigate life's complexities more effectively.

 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured and evidence-based approach that targets the interconnections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, empowering clients to challenge and modify negative thought patterns. 

 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), originally developed for individuals with borderline personality disorder, incorporates mindfulness strategies with cognitive techniques to enhance emotional regulation and improve interpersonal effectiveness.

 

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a unique modality specifically designed to address trauma and PTSD by processing distressing memories using bilateral stimulation, enabling clients to reframe their past experiences.

 

Mindfulness involves cultivating present-moment awareness and acceptance, helping individuals manage stress and emotional reactivity through techniques that foster a non-judgmental relationship with their thoughts and feelings.

 

 

 

Rates & Insurance

At Leaf Frond Counseling, we strive to provide affordable services for all of our clients.

We offer a rates at a sliding scale ranging from $80 - $120 per session.