Xiaoyang LIU

Message to Patients：

The truth of the mind is safety and freedom. The purpose of psychotherapy is to remove the blocks to truth

Areas of Specialty  ：

◆Anxiety Disorders: Persistent tension, fear, or excessive worry about the future

◆Depressive Disorders: Prolonged low mood, lack of motivation, or loss of interest

◆Sleep Disorders: Insomnia, frequent awakenings, or poor sleep quality

◆Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders: Psychological trauma and prolonged stress reactions following major life events

◆Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Difficulty concentrating, hyperactivity, or impulsive behavior

◆Somatic Symptom Disorders: Physical discomfort without a clear medical explanation

◆Bipolar Disorder: Repeated mood swings between extreme highs and lows, impacting daily life and social functioning

◆Personal Growth Issues: Exploring self-worth, improving emotional regulation skills, and enhancing self-confidence

◆Intimate Relationships and Family Conflicts: Addressing marital conflicts and parent-child communication challenges

◆Test Anxiety and Workplace Stress: Managing emotional tension before exams or coping with the psychological burden of high-pressure work environments

Education Background:

◆Dr. Liu graduated in 2011 from the 7-year Clinical Medicine program at Zhejiang University School of Medicine, earning a master’s degree in psychiatry.

◆Between 2010 and 2014, she completed her psychiatric residency training at the Department of Psychiatry of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University and the Zhejiang Mental Health Center.

◆Since 2024, she has been undergoing training in traditional Chinese medicine at Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has received training in multiple therapeutic techniques (Psychodynamics, CBT, family therapy, play therapy). Currently, the psychotherapeutic methods she frequently uses include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brain Spotting (BSP), and Somatic Experiencing (SE)

Working Experience：

◆Dr. Liu has over ten years of training in psychiatry and psychotherapy. She specializes in integrating psychological and medical perspectives to provide diagnosis, assessment, pharmacological treatment, and psychotherapy for various mental health conditions

◆Dr. Liu joined United Family Healthcare in 2019. Prior to that, she worked as a psychiatrist at the Zhejiang Mental Health Center and Kangning Group

 Professional Memberships：

◆She is the co-founder of psyByond, a professional psychotherapist community and platform for advancing the “New Wave in Mental Health.”