Therapist in Brookline, Massachusetts Shengmei Xu, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Shengmei Xu, LMHC
Specializes In:
Shengmei Xu helps adults of all ages in Massachusetts navigate life’s challenges through a compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic approach. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, substance use, or major life transitions, Shengmei provides a safe space to explore your experiences and build the skills necessary to move toward greater emotional balance and well-being. She offers individual therapy services through LifeStance Health to meet clients where they are—both emotionally and clinically. Shengmei is deeply passionate about helping individuals with dual diagnoses, particularly those managing both mental health conditions and substance use concerns. She brings an integrated perspective to recovery, using modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide clients toward sustainable healing. She is also skilled in supporting individuals facing PTSD/trauma, eating disorders, and sleep disorders, tailoring her approach to support the unique experiences of each person. She works with a broad range of adults, including those within the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders, and those with adoption or foster care experiences. Her holistic approach bridges mental health and physical well-being, particularly for those dealing with health psychology concerns or later life transitions. Outside the therapy room, Shengmei finds joy in swimming, rock climbing, and playing tennis—activities that keep her grounded and energized. She brings that same energy and balance into her work with clients across Massachusetts.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Alcohol use
- Drug/substance use
- Ability status
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Conditions caused by stress
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
Languages
- Chinese
- English
Education
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
FAQs
Please call us at 617-405-5735 to schedule an appointment with Shengmei Xu.
Shengmei Xu generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 617-405-5735 to find out Shengmei Xu's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Shengmei Xu:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 617-405-5735 to see how we can help.
Shengmei Xu is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Shengmei Xu works at:
Yes, Shengmei Xu does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Shengmei Xu is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Chinese