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Dr. Yishan Xu (CA/NY/VA License, Sexologist/Sleep Expert)

$300 / Session

Accept Lyra Health, Kaiser Insurance

650-434-2563 Ext 501

yishan@mindbodygarden.com

885 N. San Antonio Rd.,

Suite O

Los Altos, 94022

AASECT Board-Certified Sex Therapist

Dr. Xu is currently fully booked. Please email admin@mindbodygarden.com for appointments.

Dr. yishan xu, PhD, DBSM, CST

Hello, I am Dr. Yishan Xu, a licensed clinical psychologist, Board-Certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist (DBSM) and AASECT Board-Certified Sex Therapist (CST). Currently, I serve as the chair of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM) OPEC committee, a committee member of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), and the adjunct clinical faculty at the School of Medicine of Stanford University.

I combine evidence-based intervention methods with a holistic lifestyle medicine approach, and provide 3 clinical specialties: 1) treatment for sleep disorders such as insomnia/circadian rhythm disorders, 2) treatment for sexual dysfunction, promoting sexual well-being, IVF-related psychotherapy & assessment; and 3) treatment for children/teen mental health.

I am the founder and director of our clinic: Mind & Body Garden Psychology. We are one of California's largest multilingual mental health clinics, with 20+ psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists, etc., and other satellite offices in New York Manhattan. We provide a variety of services:

I always see the role of a psychologist as a gardener. When people come to us seeking support, they may have too many branches of mental blocks and bushes of stress in their lives. What we can do is to help people be more aware of the branches and bushes that impact their quality of life, and then assist them to trim these parts, cope with stress, and live healthier and happier lives.

I grew up in China and speak both Mandarin and English. I strongly advocate evidence-based treatment to develop a more positive attitude, and to build a life that is happier, more balanced, and more meaningful. Many of my clients have a hard time dealing with stress or transitions in life. Others may use some help with improving communication and relationship. They all have a common desire to take active steps to make meaningful and lasting changes.

 

MY APPROACHES TO THERAPY & Testing

I have been trained in various evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family System (IFS), Mindfulness Compassionate Approaches, etc.  I believe that therapy requires teamwork and I love to work with my clients collaboratively and tailor treatment to meet their needs. I always try my best to provide a warm and safe environment for my clients so they have a private space to share their thoughts and feelings freely. I often invite my clients to explore their own strengths with me together and practice effective coping skills. The most important aspect of my approach is: It works! I think that is the beauty of applying evidence-based therapy into practice.

I believe that everyone is unique, and we all have our own potential and needs. I want to use my knowledge and skills to help my clients understand themselves further, explore their potential, build their coping skill toolboxes, and manage their lives better.

 

MY QUALIFICATIONS AS A PSYCHOLOGIST

The children’s sleep guidance book Dr. Yishan Xu translated, published in 2022.

Throughout my 10+ years of training to become a clinical psychologist, I have been focused on learning and mastering evidence-based approaches to therapy, especially CBT for insomnia (CBT-I), CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based treatment, etc.

  • Licensed Psychologist in California, PSY29376

  • Board-Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine Psychologist (Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, D-BSM), one of the first Chinese-English bilingual sleep specialists among 400 board-certified sleep experts across America.

  • AASECT Board-Certified Sex Therapist, one of the very few Chinese-English bilingual sexologists in America.

  • Committee chair of the American Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine.

  • Adjunct clinical faculty at Stanford School of Medicine

  • Translator of the children's sleep book “The Rested Child“ by Dr. Chris Winter.

  • Featured in multiple media including sleep.com, review.usatoday.com, happiesthealth.com,


services I provide (Globally)

Psychotherapy

  • Sleep Treatment (Insomnia, Circadian Rhythm Disorders, etc.)

  • Sex Therapy (Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Desire issues, IVF-related, etc.)

  • Career Challenges & Interpersonal Skills at Workplace

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Children and Teen Mental Health

Life Coach Services I provide

Psychological Evaluation / Testing

My Podcasts & YouTube

  • English podcast about sleep and health: Deep into Sleep Podcast. I interview sleep doctors, sleep specialists, nutritionists, psychologists, researchers, from all over the world, to share their knowledge of sleep and health.

  • Chinese Podcast and YouTube channel about sex health: 一三蜜桃说 Dr. Yishan. I want to help Asians all over the world to reduce sex-related stigma and improve sex quality of life.

  • Chinese national yellow page of Chinese mental health providers, helping Chinese-speaking clients find Chinese/Mandarin-speaking psychological resources across America.

  • Chinese podcast and YouTube about mental health: 一三说（Ask Dr. Yishan）. I interview others from different backgrounds to share their knowledge and wisdom about life, psychology, mental health, health, and more.

  • Chinese podcast about sleep health: 深读睡眠, co-hosted by Dr. Yishan and Jing, discuss sleep knowledge, stories, and optimization tips.

  • Follow us on social media platforms:

    • TikTok/IG/FB/Redbook/Twitter @ dr.ysihan


Press

MY OWN WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Outside of work, I prioritize life-work balance and self-care. I actively engage in social activities and sports activities, such as dancing, beach volleyball, pickaball, golf, BBQ, etc. Knowing how to relax and recharge, we will have more energy to handle challenges in life and work. This is also something I want to encourage my family, my friends, and my clients to do.

 

Look forward to hearing from you!

Yishan Xu, Ph.D.

CA: PSY 29376

NY: PSY 026891

VA: PSY 0810008609

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Dr. Xu is fully booked right now. Please email us at yishan@mindbodygarden.com, and we will put you on the waiting list.

Q & A

Do you accept insurance?

Yes!

Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program

Please reach out directly to the HR/Benefits department at your sponsoring company to confirm your eligibility for Lyra benefits for psychotherapy and/or psychiatry medication management services and the number of sessions covered. After your session, we will bill Lyra Health directly. You may have a copay or cost share through your health plan and if you are curious about your expected cost or if your sessions will be fully covered, please reach out to Lyra team directly. Note that we have a 48-hour cancellation policy if you need to cancel or reschedule. You will be charged the full session fee for no-shows or late cancellations to the credit card on file, unless your company benefit covers that for you.

Lyra Health Extended Care Coverage

Some employers contracted with Lyra have extended the Lyra benefit to allow clients to access care through Lyra using a qualifying health plan in addition to the free EAP sessions that the employers may provide. Setting up your Health Plan: Login to your Lyra Profile. Click on the menu bar located in the top right-hand corner, click on "Profile" and scroll down to "Health Plan". Add/Update your health plan information: (Please ensure that your member ID matches that of your health plan ID exactly as it is case sensitive). If you are 18 and over, please add your own name and date of birth. Add/Update your credit card information. Review and ensure that there is information showing for both the "Your Plan" and "Cost-sharing" sections. Once it is set up, we continue to bill Lyra Health directly.

Kaiser Permanente

Before scheduling psychotherapy or assessment/evaluation services with us, all clients need a verified external referral from Kaiser after their screening. Please contact your Kaiser clinic for processing. If you do not have the referral, Kaiser will not reimburse your fees. If you have an older referral, we advise you to call the clinic to confirm it is still valid.

Other Insurance/Self Pay

Dr. Xu is an out-of-network provider for all other insurance companies. If you use our services, you will be expected to pay the full fee yourself. We offer you Superbill receipts for the service you receive from us, and you can submit them to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Most insurance companies may cover part of the fee (50-80% typically) for out-of-network providers like us. We encourage you to contact your insurance company ahead of time to find out the reimbursement rate, which may help you make your decision for treatment.

For assessments/neuropsychological evaluations, please contact your insurance company for pre-approval for this service.

Insurance is NOT accepted for global life coaching services provided by Dr. Xu, self-pay only.

Dr. Xu’s YouTube and Podcasts

Services Our Clinic Provides

Psychotherapy (Individual/Couple/Family/Group Psychotherapy)

Medication Management

Psychological Assessment

  • Webpage Click Here: IQ test for gifted program application; ADHD / ASD Assessment; Learning Disability Assessment; Clinical Diagnostic Clarification; Assessment for Fertility / IVF; Educational Assessment/Evaluation; etc.

Online Courses

Office:

885 N San Antonio Rd.,

Suite O.

Los Altos, CA, 94022

 

If you have any further questions, please feel free to message us!