- 20 years experience
- Multilingual care
- Focus on codependency
About Shing
Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens is a licensed counselor who helps people facing family conflict, trauma, parenting stress, mood problems, and anger. She brings two decades of experience and a calm, respectful approach to conversations about hard things. Many people come to her when life feels overwhelming or relationships are strained, and she focuses on practical steps the person can try between sessions.
She works from a belief that taking the first step is the hardest part. In sessions she listens without judgment and tailors a plan to each person’s needs. That plan may include skills for managing strong emotions, rebuilding trust after hurts, or finding healthier ways to connect with others.
Her background spans clinical work since 2002, with licensure in Oklahoma (LPC) and California (LPCC). Over 20 years she has supported people coping with grief, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and major life changes. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, blended family stress, and codependency.
Shing Chin uses several practical therapy styles to match what an individual needs. She draws from acceptance-based strategies, cognitive methods to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and approaches that focus on emotion and attachment. She will work with clients to set goals and try techniques that fit day-to-day life.
Sessions can be conducted in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese. People who live outside the United States may also work with her. To begin, follow the site process to match with her and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and for people trying to make different choices in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and is often used for mood problems, anxiety, and coping skills training. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and attachment needs, helping people understand patterns in close relationships and work toward stronger emotional bonds.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and try methods that seem like the best fit. This is a collaborative effort where techniques can be adjusted if they do not feel helpful.
Because the exact session formats are not specified here, check the therapist's current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. For some people, video lets them use visual cues during emotion work, while audio-only calls can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises from ACT, CBT, and EFT to work in remote sessions and help people apply new skills between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma, California
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, depression, anxiety, and stress as well as relationship and intimacy concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is respectful and practical. She listens first, then tailors a plan that may include skills practice, emotion work, and behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked in the field since 2002 and brings 20 years of overall experience supporting people through trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Oklahoma and LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) in California and practices from California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people living outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a session?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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