Xou Yang, LMHC, LCMHC
Utah · 8 years in practice
Xou Yang is a licensed mental health counselor based in Utah.
License and registration
- LCMHC, Utah
- 10830933-6004 · expires September 2026
- LMHC, Massachusetts
- LMHC10004948 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1316591654 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Xou
Xou Yang is a licensed mental health counselor based in Utah. He helps people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or facing trauma and abuse. He also supports those dealing with addiction, relationship trouble, anger, parenting strain, and life changes.
He aims to make sessions simple and direct. Conversations focus on what matters now and on small, workable steps. He creates a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be named and understood.
Background and approach
Over eight years of clinical work inform his practical style. He uses tools from Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people shift patterns that cause distress. He also draws on EMDR and mindfulness practices when trauma or intense memories are present.
Sessions often begin by clarifying immediate goals and spotting the patterns that keep problems going. From there he helps people try new ways of relating, thinking, and coping. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to build momentum and keep progress manageable.
He speaks English and practices in Utah as MA LMHC and UT LCMHC. People seeking help typically find him straightforward, calm, and focused on concrete change. If someone wants guidance through a hard season, he works to make the path clearer and more doable.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Xou lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Xou names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How emotion work and practical methods fit online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name core feelings and the patterns that follow. It is useful when strong emotions are driving relationship or personal distress and when a clearer emotional picture can guide change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new coping habits for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma-focused approach that works with distressing memories to reduce their emotional impact. When memories or past events keep causing intense reactions, it can be part of a stepwise plan to process those memories.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video helps keep visual connection for emotion-focused work, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day, and chat or messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing tracking between appointments. These options make scheduling easier and fit therapy into real-life routines.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship concerns, parenting stress, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, communication problems, infidelity, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with an emotion-focused lens. He uses clear steps, exercises, and conversations to help people change unhelpful patterns.
What is his clinical background?
He has eight years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with individuals facing trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges.
Which credentials and location apply?
He holds MA LMHC and Utah LCMHC credentials and practices in Utah.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.
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