Licensed clinical social worker recordHawaii
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Hawaii
- LCSW, licence LCSW-5366
- NPI
- 1306701727
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Location
- Hawaii
These details come from information Chian supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Chian
Chian Hsu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii with five years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and relationship concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin and she accepts international clients.
Hsu draws on practical strategies from cognitive behavioral methods to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to clarify values and take action, plus DBT skills for managing intense emotions. Hypnotherapy and client-centered work are available as part of her approach when those methods fit a client's needs.
She frames therapy around everyday pressures such as work and caregiving. Her MSW and MBA background inform how she addresses career stress alongside emotional issues. Conversations tend to focus on concrete steps - coping skills, problem solving, and planning - rather than abstract theory.
With clients facing medical or aging-related concerns she attends to practical and emotional effects. That includes caregiving stress, chronic illness or cancer-related distress, hospice and end-of-life topics, and issues that come with aging. Immigration-related stress and isolation are also areas she addresses.
Hsu aims to match therapeutic tools to each person's situation. Initial meetings clarify goals, current challenges, and what methods might help. She asks about language preference and cultural background to shape sessions that reflect each person's life and values.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small, workable steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for stress, life transitions, and when someone feels stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought patterns that increase distress and practicing different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It often involves homework and clear, practical exercises.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships are a source of stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit conversations into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They also allow sessions to reflect work, caregiving, or health demands by making appointments more flexible.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English, Mandarin
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and relationship issues, plus related areas like caregiving stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, client-centered work, and hypnotherapy where appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers