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Hope Qi

Hope Qi

BIPOC Identifying

LCSW

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy across multiple states. I am DBT-LBC certified and trained in exposure-based interventions, EMDR and SPACE with a strong focus on treating anxiety, OCD, emotion dysregulation, and trauma-related concerns. My clinical work integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy, behavioral principles, and family systems approaches, with an emphasis on practical skill-building and meaningful change. In addition to direct clinical work, I serve as a consultant and presenter with Behavioral Tech, supporting the dissemination and implementation of DBT in clinical settings. I am committed to helping individuals and families build lives that feel more effective, connected, and aligned with their values.

Therapy Philosophy

My therapy philosophy is grounded in the belief that meaningful change comes through both insight and action. I often return to the idea that “the best way out is always through”—that growth involves moving toward, rather than away from, what feels difficult. I also believe that knowing is not enough; we must apply, and that change does not happen through understanding alone but through consistent practice and real-world experience. In that same spirit, doing is most effective when it is intentional, values-driven, and supported by awareness. In therapy, I focus on helping clients translate insight into action, build practical skills, and develop the willingness to stay present with discomfort in the service of long-term change. The goal is not to eliminate struggle, but to move through it in a way that creates a more effective, meaningful, and connected life.

Special Training & Certifications

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Health anxiety Obsessive thoughts Compulsive behaviors (OCD) Depression Bipolar disorder Seasonal depression Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Sexual trauma Medical trauma Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Family conflict Parenting stress Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Relocation or adjustment difficulties Substance Use & Addictive Behaviors Behavioral addictions Emotional eating Binge eating Body image distress Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Anger management Impulsivity Self-harming behaviors Suicidal thoughts (non-emergency support) Difficulty regulating emotions Sleep disturbances Health-related stress ADHD Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Personal growth

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Exposure-Based Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy EMDR Mindfulness-Based Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Disability justice-informed Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Intersectional awareness Abolitionist mental health lens Decolonial / decolonizing approach Healing justice framework
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Acceptance and commitment Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Holistic / integrative healing Nature-connected / eco-therapy aligned Creative expression in therapy Movement or art-informed Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Grief as transformation Spiritual but not religious Connection between personal and systemic healing Soul-centered / transpersonal lens Embodied empowerment Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Ethical activism Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Restorative justice-informed Accessibility as ethical practice Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 10 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English, Mandarin
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: 18+,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Couples,Families,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    9174357935
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 Fairfax, Virginia
    14120A LEE HWY, #76, Centreville, VA 20122
    PO Box: 76
    United States