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.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed in
Oklahoma, California
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese