Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens, LPCC, LPC

Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens is a licensed counselor who helps people deal with stress, anxiety, family conflict, and related concerns. She brings two decades of experience to sessions and speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Her work is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and a practical focus on the next steps you can take.

She supports people facing trauma and abuse, parenting strains, mood challenges, anger, grief, relationship problems, and struggles with self-esteem. She also addresses issues that often sit behind those concerns, such as abandonment, codependency, and family of origin difficulties. Sessions aim to untangle daily pressures and build skills that fit into real life.

Her approach blends several well-known methods. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-centered techniques guide conversations so the person sets the pace and priorities. She may also use acceptance and commitment ideas and emotionally-focused work where they fit the situation.

She tailors each plan to the person’s goals, drawing on 20 years of clinical experience and licenses as an LPCC and LPC. People can expect straightforward dialogue about what matters most and steps to try between visits. The therapist will adapt tools and pacing to match each person’s needs.

Sessions and logistics vary by region and scheduling. If a reader wants to move forward, they should use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule a session.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that reflect personal values. It can help when stress or anxiety stop someone from living the life they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for mood, anxiety, and anger concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and which methods make the most sense. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm what is offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people access a therapist who speaks English, Mandarin, or Cantonese even if they live far from the therapist's region. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT tools for remote sessions so conversations stay practical and focused on daily changes.