Dr. Huanzhen Xu, “Dr. Psyche", obtained the highest academic degree in psychology - a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She graduated from Bowling Green State University and completed her psychology residency at the Counseling and Testing Center at the University of Akron. She has extensive experience conducting evidenced-based treatment, psychological assessment, and academic research across community, medical, and university settings.
Dr. Psyche was fortunate to gain broad exposure to various therapeutic orientations, and as a result, her style in the therapy room is eclectic and flexible. This means that she will implement distinct ingredients from various evidence-based treatments and deliver them in an integrative fashion based on client fit. As a woman of color herself, Dr. Psyche understands the importance of being culturally humble and curious. Regardless of her clients’ identities, Dr. Psyche considers a strong working alliance the foundation of transformative therapeutic work and strives to be her clients’ supportive ally.
In addition to providing psychological treatment, Dr. Psyche specializes in psychological evaluation. She has sufficient experience in delivering and interpreting psychological testing measures across various settings. Dr. Psyche is a licensed psychologist in Ohio.
Moreover, Dr. Psyche is a published academic researcher whose research interests are centered around identifying, developing, and disseminating effective psychological treatments for populations whose mental health has been overlooked. She is also a published author in areas of acculturation, stress management, assessment development, and psychological impacts of COVID-19, etc. Her work with underserved populations has won her awards and recognition.
Furthermore, Dr. Psyche also enjoys teaching. She currently holds a clinical faculty position at the Northeast Ohio Medical University and teaches future physicians clinical interviewing skills.
Psychology License Information
- License State: Ohio
- License No.: P.08448
Education
Degree |
Major |
School |
Year |
PhD |
Clinical Psychology |
Bowling Green State University |
2022 |
Professional Affiliations