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Kay Xiong

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Kay

My sessions are a blend of a warm, gentle, and compassionate personality mixed with a "let's call it what it is" twist in sessions has helped me to work effectively with a wide range of adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, life transition, to relationship and communication problems. My role as a therapist is that of a listener, a collaborative problem solver, and a teacher/coach to help you better understand yourself and learn skills to regulate your emotions and behaviors. I gravitate towards a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused, and eye-movement de-sensitization reprocessing (EMDR) in my practice because each client is unique in their walk of life and there is no one-size-fits-all therapy.

The role I play as a therapist is that of a listener, a collaborative problem solver, and a teacher/coach to help you better understand yourself and learn skills to regulate your emotions and behaviors.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Challenging
  • Instructive
  • Mindful
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Non-monogamous relationships

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Kay Xiong, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #92780 (exp June 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Kay Xiong accepts Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, and Health Net. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Kay Xiong is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Kay is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Kay’s California license number is 92780, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Kay Xiong has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Kay’s education and training include BA - Psychology, California State University Fresno; MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University, Fresno. Over that time, Kay has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Non-monogamous relationships. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Kay is part of that group.

Kay Xiong works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Non-monogamous relationships and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, and Stress. These are the areas where Kay spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kay is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kay Xiong draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In sessions, Kay’s style is action-oriented, challenging, instructive, mindful, and open-minded. In Kay’s words: “The role I play as a therapist is that of a listener, a collaborative problem solver, and a teacher/coach to help you better understand yourself and learn skills to regulate your emotions and behaviors.”

Kay Xiong (she/her) offers therapy in English. Kay identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander.

Kay Xiong offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Kay is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Kay Xiong is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kay will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Kay’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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