Remède Therapy emphasizes 3Cs, “Comprehensive, Compassionate, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist,” with expertise in medication management.
Yupei Pearl Hu, MD, MPH
Dr. Yupei Pearl Hu is a Duke-trained, dual board-certified psychiatrist specializing in anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related conditions, providing a sophisticated blend of psychotherapy and medication management.
Dr. Hu’s dedication to OCD treatment began in 2010 while she was earning her MPH at the Harvard School of Public Health, followed by clinical work at the renowned OCD Institute at McLean Hospital. She received her medical degree from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and completed her general psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Duke University Medical Center.
A specialist in evidence-based care, Dr. Hu integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her approach is further enriched by mindfulness-based skills (MBSR), allowing her to offer thoughtful, streamlined, and highly individualized psychiatric care.
Throughout her career, Dr. Hu has held leadership and clinical roles at premier institutions, including Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders and Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services.
From Tears to Pearls
Remède’s mission is captured in a simple but profound goal: to transform tears into pearls. Just as a pearl is formed through time and pressure within the depths of the sea, the challenges we face today can become the substance of our future resilience and wisdom. We are committed to going above and beyond to ensure the best possible outcomes, walking alongside as we navigate the vastness of the personal experience to find the strength and beauty within.
ADVANCED TRAINING
REMÈDE DIFFERENCES
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT @ Duke)
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC | 2014–2016
Dr. Hu completed a rigorous, two-year structured ACT training practicum. During this time, she mastered the foundations of Relational Frame Theory (RFT) and the clinical application of the six core ACT processes, integrating these psychological flexibility skills into her psychiatric practice.
ACT in Practice
Winston-Salem, NC | 2016
Dr. Hu participated in an intensive, hands-on psychotherapy workshop to deepen her experiential understanding of ACT and its real-world application for complex clinical cases.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC | 2014
Dr. Hu completed this evidence-based, eight-week intensive program, further expanding her mindfulness expertise.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC | 2013
Collaborating with world-renowned experts, Dr. Hu contributed to specialized OCD research projects and received advanced training in the delivery and education of TMS within the field of psychiatry.
REMÈDE’S RESPONSE TO CRISIS
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Physician Support Line
United States | 2020
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Hu answered the call to support frontline physicians navigating unprecedented professional and personal strain. Volunteering as a peer supporter during a period of profound uncertainty, she provided a vital lifeline for medical colleagues in distress. Furthermore, she collaborated with her peers at the Boston University Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders to develop and launch a dedicated support line for Massachusetts nurses.
Harvard Counseling & Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA | 2021–2023
Foreseeing the long-term psychological impact of the pandemic on adolescents and young adults, Dr. Hu dedicated her expertise to supporting Harvard students in mental health crisis. At Harvard University Health Services, she provided high-acuity care and stabilization, helping students navigate the unique academic and emotional challenges of the post-pandemic era.
REMÈDE PHILOSOPHY
3Cs
The 3 Cs of Remède
At the core of Remède are the 3 Cs—a framework that ensures everyone is seen, understood, and effectively treated.
- Comprehensive Care: Remède believe that mental wellbeing cannot be treated in a vacuum. Our approach is interdisciplinary, looking at the biological, psychological, and social factors of life. By integrating expert medication management with specialized psychotherapy and mindfulness, we provide a “whole-person” treatment plan that is unique for everyone.
- Compassionate Connection: While clinical expertise is essential, the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of change. Remède strive to create a space of radically non-judgmental space where everyone feels safe to explore the most difficult challenges. We meet the pain with a presence that is both grounded and deeply empathetic.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapies: Remède is committed to what works. By utilizing gold-standard treatments—including ERP, ACT, and DBT—we move beyond just “talking” about problems and start building the skills necessary to change your relationship with them.
The landscape of human suffering is universal and vast, yet the journey toward healing is deeply personal. I have devoted my life’s work to listening to the heart of that pain and providing a steady, evidence-based path forward.