Peaceful Mind Psychiatry
Private practice psychiatry in Gainesville, Florida.
Current patients
For patients with an existing appointment.
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Areas of clinical focus
- Depression and bipolar disorder
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults
- Obsessive-compulsive and related issues
- Trauma and stress related issues
- Hallucinations, paranoia, or other psychosis
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Insurance accepted
- Self-pay
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Oscar
- Original Medicare
- Plans managed by Optum
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
Plans and benefits vary. Please confirm your specific coverage with the office before your first appointment.
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Medication management and ongoing care
Your first appointment
Your first appointment is a 60-minute psychiatric evaluation with Dr. Liu. She reviews your history, current symptoms, previous treatments and medications, and your goals for care. She then discusses her assessment and the treatment options that may be appropriate.
Ongoing care
Dr. Liu provides medication management and psychotherapy. She reviews medications with each patient and adjusts treatment when needed. Patients participate in decisions about their care.
Healthy living and mindfulness are considered alongside medication in supporting long-term stability. When appropriate, Dr. Liu may simplify or reduce medication.
Ready to begin?
The practice is currently accepting new patients. Review how to begin, or call the office with questions.
Jing Liu, M.D., Ph.D.
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Biography
Jing Liu, M.D., Ph.D., is a board certified psychiatrist treating adults at Peaceful Mind Psychiatry, the Gainesville, Florida practice she founded in 2014. She sees patients in person at the office on NW 53rd Avenue and by secure video.
Before training in psychiatry, Dr. Liu spent ten years in neuroscience research. After obtaining her medical degrees at Tianjin Medical University, Peking Union Medical College, and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, she spent three years as a postdoctoral research fellow at Stanford University, in the Departments of Neurology & Neurological Sciences and of Neurosurgery.
She completed her residency in Psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine, where she twice received the Richard Christensen, M.D. Community Service Award. She previously held hospital appointments at North Florida Regional Hospital and Meridian Behavioral Healthcare; neither is a current affiliation.
Training
- University of Florida College of MedicineResidency in psychiatry2008–2012
- Stanford UniversityPostdoctoral research fellow, Neurology and Neurosurgery2002–2005
Prior appointments
- North Florida Regional HospitalPsychiatrist · Gainesville2014–2016
- Meridian Behavioral HealthcarePsychiatrist · Gainesville2012–2014
- Hexi Hospital, TianjinPhysician, Department of Neurology1993–1996
Education
- Peking Union Medical College and the Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesPh.D., Anatomy, Histology and Embryology2002
- Tongji Medical UniversityM.S., Neurobiology1999
- Tianjin Medical UniversityM.D., Clinical Medicine1993
Selected publications
- Liu J, Liu MC, Wang KKW. Calpain in the CNS: from synaptic function to neurotoxicity. Science Signaling. 2008;1(14):re1. https://doi.org/10.1126/stke.114re1
- Liu J, Narasimhan P, Lee YS, Song YS, Endo H, Yu F, Chan PH. Mild hypoxia promotes survival and proliferation of SOD2-deficient astrocytes via c-Myc activation. The Journal of Neuroscience. 2006;26(16):4329–4337. https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0382-06.2006
- Liu J, Narasimhan P, Song YS, Nishi T, Yu F, Lee YS, Chan PH. Epo protects SOD2-deficient mouse astrocytes from damage by oxidative stress. Glia. 2006;53(4):360–365. https://doi.org/10.1002/glia.20289
- Liu J, Narasimhan P, Yu F, Chan PH. Neuroprotection by hypoxic preconditioning involves oxidative stress-mediated expression of hypoxia-inducible factor and erythropoietin. Stroke. 2005;36(6):1264–1269. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.STR.0000166180.91042.02
Gainesville office
Approach to care
How Dr. Liu practices
She believes that people with mental illnesses deserve compassionate care with carefully tailored medication targeting each unique individual. They have a right to participate in their own care.
She also believes in the power of healthy living and mindfulness practice.
Patient perspectives
From patients and families
“I am so thankful for Dr. Liu! Her treatment approach fits my needs as a patient perfectly. She is extremely compassionate, understanding, and knowledgeable. She gives off a very calming energy while she completely focuses her attention on her patients. She has given me several highly effective lifestyle suggestions to help with my treatment. Dr. Liu is the first doctor in over 3 years to find the right medication and dose to get my illness under control.”
“Dr. Liu has been an answer to our prayers. She is an excellent doctor for our daughter, who has autism and an anxiety disorder. She loves to go to her appointments and feels secure visiting her. Dr. Liu is soft-spoken and transmits serenity, which is perfect for my daughter. The medication she takes is well monitored and that makes her feel calm and happy. I would recommend Dr. Liu to anybody who needs her expertise.”
Next step
Beginning care
The practice is currently accepting new patients. Call or email the office for intake forms, or download them from this website and return the completed forms by email.
After reviewing your paperwork and verifying your insurance benefits, if applicable, the office will call you to discuss appointment availability and the new patient deposit.