Claire Xu, LCSW specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and employs a tailored, metacognitive approach to help clients transform maladaptive patterns into adaptive, sustainable behaviors. Her work emphasizes identifying the functional and non-functional components of a behavior, fostering insight, and supporting intentional change.

Areas of Clinical Focus

Through the intersection of her professional and lived experiences, Claire has developed a particular interest in working with individuals navigating high-pressure environments, executive functioning difficulties, and patterns of obsessive or compulsive thinking.

Her clinical work frequently involves supporting healthcare professionals and students, particularly those navigating the unique demands of medical training and practice. She also works extensively with individuals experiencing perfectionism, self-criticism, difficulties with attention and executive functioning, and anxiety-driven patterns of rumination, reassurance-seeking, and compulsive behaviors.

Claire approaches these concerns through a collaborative, evidence-informed lens, helping clients better understand their patterns of thinking and behavior while developing practical strategies that support greater flexibility, self-trust, and overall well-being.