Chian Hsu, LCSW
Hawaii · 5 years in practice
Chian Hsu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Hawaii
- LCSW-5366 · expires June 2028
- NPI
- 1306701727 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English, Mandarin
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 Chian
Chian Hsu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She combines practical tools and steady support to help people find greater balance and confidence. She brings five years of clinical experience and a background that includes a Master of Social Work and a Master of Business Administration.
That mix helps when emotional concerns are tied to work, career changes, or role strain.
Background and approach
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin to serve a range of cultural backgrounds. Chian uses a blend of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation.
She also uses client-centered principles to keep the work grounded in the person’s own priorities. Her practice addresses common concerns such as depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and coping with serious illness or caregiving stress. She also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, immigration-related stress, chronic pain or disability, and end-of-life concerns.
In sessions, Chian focuses on real, doable strategies - skill-building, mindful awareness, and steps that fit daily life. The tone is collaborative and practical, with attention to cultural context and each person’s strengths. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Chian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Chian names
- Systemic Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- 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 therapy approaches translate to online care
Systemic Therapy looks at patterns and relationships that affect a person’s life and helps identify practical changes that improve day-to-day functioning. It can be useful when stress, family roles, or life transitions create ongoing tension.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life, even when difficult feelings are present. It helps with anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are, which supports self-exploration and confidence building.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That choice may shift as therapy progresses and needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make access easier. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone calls work well when a quick check-in or lower bandwidth is preferred, and messaging gives ongoing support between sessions. These options allow scheduling around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping therapy consistent and flexible.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, immigration-related concerns, and end-of-life matters.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical, combining acceptance-based and cognitive strategies with client-centered listening. Sessions focus on skills, values clarification, and steps that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as an LCSW. Her background includes training in social work and additional study in business, which informs support for work-related stress and life transitions.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She holds a Hawaii Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as HI LCSW, and practices from Hawaii. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are available in English and Mandarin to accommodate different language needs.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that best fits their schedule and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s region and chosen plan.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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