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Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens

Practical, experienced counselor focused on family stress

LPCC, LPC California

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Family, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese

About Shing

Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens is a licensed counselor who helps people facing family conflict, trauma, parenting struggles, mood concerns, and anger. She speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese and works with clients across California and internationally.

Background and approach

With two decades in the field, she focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Alice approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

She listens first, then works with each person to build a plan that fits their life. Sessions aim to be direct and useful so clients leave with clearer next steps.

Her background includes long experience in community and clinical settings since the early 2000s. She holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and the LPC credential, Licensed Professional Counselor.

Those licenses reflect a sustained clinical career that began in 2002 and includes licensure in California and Oklahoma. Alice uses a mix of evidence-informed methods to address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, and problems like addiction and grief.

She adapts techniques to each person’s goals, whether that means working on communication, managing strong emotions, or coping with life changes. Her aim is to help people build skills that fit daily life.

People who choose Alice can expect straightforward conversation, goal-focused planning, and support as they try new ways of handling conflict and stress. She helps clients track progress and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and practical.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Gottman-informed work focuses on improving communication and reducing destructive patterns in relationships. It uses simple exercises to help people notice interaction habits and build positive exchanges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and support; the therapist offers empathy and acceptance so clients can explore feelings and make their own choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Over time they review what helps and adjust the plan so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work through exercises and see reactions in real time. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Messaging and live chat allow shorter, ongoing contact and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day. These options give flexibility so people can choose what works best for their schedule and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, then works with clients to set goals and teach skills they can use between sessions.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has worked in the professional counseling field since 2002 and brings about 20 years of experience supporting people with mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and regional licensure does she hold?
She holds LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) credentials and practices in California with earlier licensure in Oklahoma.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. She also accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed in

Oklahoma, California

Languages

English, Mandarin, Cantonese