Hee-Sang “Harrison” Lyu, MD

Dr. Lyu is a dedicated psychiatrist known for his compassionate approach and expertise. He creates a supportive environment where individuals can openly discuss their concerns and collaboratively establish treatment goals. Whether providing psychotherapy or psychopharmacological treatment, Dr. Lyu empowers his patients with knowledge and choices, ensuring they feel confident in their treatment journey.

With a passion for psychotherapy, Dr. Lyu has received training in a multitude of different therapies, including CBT, IPT, MBT, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, etc. However, his primary approach is experiential dynamic therapy, having completed IEDTA-certified core training in ISTDP. He integrates this approach with other therapeutic modalities, focusing on emotions and interpersonal dynamics to foster healing and growth.

Dr. Lyu is also an expert in diagnostic assessment and treatment of myriad of mental health conditions, and provides psychopharmacological treatment to those in need of it. He understands taking medications is a difficult choice sometimes for individuals. He will always explain thoroughly what to expect and look out for, in addition to offering multiple options to choose from, so that patients feel like they have a say in their treatment.

Dr. Lyu maintains his status as a volunteer assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, as well as board member of UCLA Psychiatric Clinical Faculty Association.