About Dr. Vu

Dr. Thuhuong Vu is a compassionate and dedicated psychiatrist who provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. Board-certified in both Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr. Vu is uniquely qualified as both a former pharmacist and a psychiatrist, giving her a deep understanding of medication management and mental health care throughout the lifespan. This dual expertise allows her to be a true expert in the psychiatric field, blending a strong foundation in pharmacology with advanced psychiatric and psychotherapeutic training to provide well-rounded, personalized care. Her areas of interest include mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and trauma.

Her journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Cincinnati. She practiced as a retail and nursing-home pharmacist before pursuing medical school. After earning her medical degree and completing her residency at the University of Cincinnati, she went on to complete a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Dr. Vu’s approach to psychiatry is relational and straightforward, with a laid-back and casual sense of humor that helps put patients at ease. At the onset of treatment, she believes in close medication follow-ups, allowing her to work closely with her patients to achieve faster progress and meaningful results. Her goal is to ensure that every patient feels understood and supported throughout their treatment journey and she is committed to providing culturally sensitive care to her diverse patient population.

Having called Cincinnati home since 1995, she is an avid UC Bearcat fan! She lives with her husband, three children, and extended family and is fluent in Vietnamese!