About Me
As a psychologist at NYU Langone Psychiatry Associates, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized care to my patients. My approach is deeply influenced by the belief that the symptom is a silenced truth that needs to be heard, a concept proposed by psychoanalyst Agnes Aflalo. I strive to create a warm and safe environment where patients feel comfortable exploring their inner truths and experiences.
I specialize in treating patients with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and adjustment disorders. Additionally, I lead a weekly therapy group focused on helping individuals navigate their cultural and racial identities.
My practice is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, and I integrate techniques from emotion-focused therapy (EFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to facilitate self-understanding and co-create lasting changes.
With extensive experience in psychotherapy, I emphasize a collaborative and culturally sensitive approach to care. My research on narrative and emotion processes in psychotherapy informs my practice, allowing me to pay close attention to how patients tell their stories. I support patients in making meaning of those stories and building pathways towards change.
Credentials
Positions
- Clinical Instructor,
Education and Training
- Fellowship, NYU Langone Health, Psychiatry, 2024
- PhD from State University of New York at Albany, 2023
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Insurance Plans Accepted
This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees)
- AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
- Aetna EPO (AMEX employees)
- Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)
- BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)
- BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)
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United Healthcare
- United Healthcare (NY University Care Plan)
- United Healthcare Choice (AMEX employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Blackrock employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (CBS employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Simon and Schuster)
- United Healthcare EPO (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Indemnity (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare NYU Care (NYULH Employees)
- United Healthcare NYU Care (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Nexus (Amex Employees)
- United Healthcare Plus (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Plus (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Student Resources (NYU)
- United Healthcare Value, Advantage and HDHP (New York University employees)
Mengfei Xu, PhD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
NYU Langone Psychiatry Associates
1 Park Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Publications
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The Weaving of Therapist Responses With Client Storytelling to Promote Narrative and Emotional Integration of Complex Trauma
Xu, Mengfei; Friedlander, Myrna L.; Angus, Lynne; Paivio, Sandra C.; Carpenter, NaomiJournal of psychotherapy integration. 2024;
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Friedlander, Myrna L; Heatherington, Laurie; Hill, Clara E; Knox, Sarah; Eubanks, Catherine F; Angus, Lynne; Xu, Mengfei
Becoming better psychotherapists: Advancing training and supervision. p.239-265. (5750772)
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Examining Behavioral Manifestations of Split Alliances in Four Couple Therapy Sessions
Friedlander, Myrna L.; Hynes, Kevin; Anderson, Shayne; Tambling, Rachel; Megale, Allison; Xu, Mengfei; Peterson, Emily K.JOURNAL OF COUPLE & RELATIONSHIP THERAPY-INNOVATIONS IN CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS. 2022; 21(2):81-104