Dr. Xu is double board certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. With a background as a research scientist at New York State Psychiatric Institute/ Columbia University Psychiatry Department, Dr. Xu brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Her specialties include Anxiety disorders, Mood disorders, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum disorders, and Trauma-related disorders.

As a board-certified psychiatrist, she is deeply committed to collaboratively addressing emotional distress and daily life challenges. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, focus difficulties, or a sense of disconnection, she is here to help. Her expertise spans all age groups, with a particular focus on college/graduate students, children and adolescents, and women’s mental health.

She has a therapeutic approach; expect a thoughtful, warm, and nonjudgmental environment. She adopts a holistic perspective, focusing on the entire person rather than just symptoms. Her methods include medication management, diverse therapy modalities, behavior modification, exercise, and mindfulness practices. Let’s work together to bring clarity, balance, and meaning back into your life.