Jiaying (Jasmine) Xu, using she/her pronouns, is a clinical psychology doctoral student at the Wright Institute with a strong commitment to supporting children, parents, and families. Over the past several years, she has worked primarily in community settings, where she has seen firsthand the resilience families show in the face of challenges. Jasmine believes that therapy is a collaborative process — one where the therapist and family bring their own strengths and expertise to work toward shared goals. She understands that many difficulties families experience are deeply connected to real-life stressors and basic needs, and she is passionate about meeting families where they are.

With warmth, respect, and cultural sensitivity, Jasmine focuses on creating a supportive environment where parents feel heard and children feel safe to grow. She values tailoring her approach to each family’s unique circumstances, offering both emotional support and practical resources to help them thrive.

Education

• MSEd, Counseling and Mental Health Services, University of Pennsylvania
• MPhilEd, Professional Counseling, University of Pennsylvania
• BA, Psychology, University of Texas at Austin

Experience 

• Has a strong interest in supporting immigrant families, drawing from her own experience as the first in her family to live in the United States
• Prior experience in a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), working with children ages 3–5 who experienced severe trauma
• Prior experience in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), supporting children and families facing a wide range of challenges
• Received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, and trauma-focused approaches

Professional Affiliations

• American Psychological Association
• Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Awards

• The Wright Institute Scholarship 2024
• University of Pennsylvania Scholarship 2023
• 2021 Cum Laude on the Dean’s Honor List
• 2020 Cum Laude on the Dean’s Honor List

Languages

• Mandarin

Areas of Specialty

• Trauma, Anxiety
• Low Self-esteem
• Communication
• Social Skills Building

Modalities Practiced 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Client Focus

• Children
• Youth
• Families