Xiangya Gao

My name is Xiangya Gao, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas, who earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. With 10 years of experience working in the mental health field, I acquired extensive knowledge of counseling treatments, assessment strategies, and crisis intervention skills.  I have worked with multifaceted patient populations from serious mentally ill, developmental delays, and personality disorders, to anxiety, depression, PTSD, as well as situational distress and adjustment issues. I utilize an eclectic treatment style including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. My flexibility allows me to provide treatment interventions based on each client’s unique concerns and needs. I believe each individual has the strength and potential to empower themselves to combat their issues and to live a life they find to be fulfilling. By …creating a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment, my clients and I, together, can work to challenge irrational thinking, adjust unhealthy patterns, develop self-awareness, explore coping strategies, and combat emotional distress. I am also passionate about educating and developing new-generation therapists. Serving as a member of the Student Advisory Council for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Clinical Mental Health department, I share my insight and ambition to help ensure high-quality education for future mental health professionals. If you are interested in working with me and exploring your mental health journeys, please don't hesitate to reach out.