Benjamin Xu
Benjamin Xu, M.A.
Psychology Trainee
Supervised by Katherine Eng, Ph.D., PSY 21108
Walnut Creek
Benjamin Xu provides psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments and psychotherapy for children and adolescents. Currently entering his third year of training, Benjamin is pursuing a Psy.D in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University, focusing on neuropsychological assessment and evidence-based treatment. Benjamin utilizes a strength-based, client-centered, integrative approach. Besides English, Benjamin speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, and Shanghainese (Wu).
Benjamin started his academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. He has worked as a clinician in various settings, including international mental health and public psychiatric hospitals in Shanghai, China, and at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland (SPARK Program), where he provided in-class intervention to clients ages 3-7 with neurodevelopmental disorders and/or trauma.
Benjamin is passionate about serving young children and adolescents from Asian American, Asian diaspora, and other underserved communities. He strives to create a supportive and culturally responsive therapeutic environment that honors each client’s unique background, needs, and strengths.