Xavier Diao, MD
I begin each encounter with gentle curiosity, inviting patients to share their stories without fear of judgment. Together, I craft an individualized treatment plan with the patient that may include medication, psychotherapy, and/or referrals to subspecialty care, always in close collaboration with other members on the treatment team. My therapeutic orientation is informed by psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavior modalities. I have expertise in the treatment of a diverse range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. I use a developmentally informed and LGBTQ-affirmative approach in my practice, with the aim of enriching meaning and alleviating suffering in the domains of work, play, and love.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist. I earned my undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland, where I also obtained my medical degree. I completed my psychiatry residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, received additional training in child and adolescent psychiatry at Columbia and Cornell, and finished a psychoanalytic fellowship at the New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute. Prior to joining Talkiatry, I was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, where I provided clinical care and teaching along the undergraduate-graduate medical education continuum.
Find a psychiatrist in Philadelphia, PA
Talkiatry matches you with a psychiatrist licensed in Pennsylvania who can see Philadelphia residents by video, from anywhere in the city. There is no waiting room and no commute; you meet from home on your own schedule. Because care is online, you are not limited to the psychiatrists who happen to have an office near you.
Online psychiatry for Philadelphia residents
Here is how it works if you live in Philadelphia. You answer a few questions about your location, what you are experiencing, and your mental health history. Talkiatry matches you with a psychiatrist licensed in Pennsylvania, and you meet by video from home. Your first visit is 60 minutes, so there is time to talk through what is going on. Follow-up visits are usually about 30 minutes.
Your psychiatrist must be licensed in the state where you are located during the visit. That is why these pages are organized by state and city. There is no Philadelphia office to travel to, so "near me" really means "from anywhere in Pennsylvania."
What a psychiatrist can help with
Psychiatrists are medical doctors. They can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and manage it over time. Talkiatry psychiatrists work with adults and young people on a range of conditions, including:
Talkiatry also has therapists who work alongside psychiatrists, so you can add talk therapy if that fits your treatment plan. Your psychiatrist can help you decide what kind of care makes sense for you.
Does insurance cover a psychiatrist in Philadelphia?
Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers. Coverage is checked during the free assessment, so you do not have to look up your plan details first. Costs vary by plan, so contact your insurer for an estimate of your out-of-pocket costs, whether that is a copay or a higher amount if you have not met your deductible.
Mental health care in Philadelphia
Access to psychiatric care is limited across Pennsylvania. The state has 128 designated mental health professional shortage areas covering about 1.02 million people, and only about 32.1% of the need for psychiatric care is currently met (according to KFF as of 12/31/25). Online care helps close that gap, because you can match with a Pennsylvania-licensed psychiatrist without waiting for a local opening.
Psychiatry across Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is one of the Pennsylvania cities Talkiatry serves. For the full list of psychiatrists licensed statewide, see our Pennsylvania psychiatry page. If you are closer to the western part of the state, you can also see psychiatrists for Pittsburgh.
Start with a free assessment
Take the free online assessment, get matched with a psychiatrist licensed in Pennsylvania, and schedule a video visit, often within days. Take our free online assessment.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. This page is for general information and is not a substitute for medical advice.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Philadelphia?
Yes. Talkiatry matches Philadelphia residents with a psychiatrist licensed in Pennsylvania, and you meet by video from home. There is no office to visit.
Is Talkiatry available in Philadelphia?
Yes, virtually. Talkiatry serves anyone located in Philadelphia and the rest of Pennsylvania through video visits, as long as you are in the state during your appointment.
Does insurance cover online psychiatry in Philadelphia?
Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, and your coverage is checked during the free assessment. Costs vary by plan, so contact your insurer for an out-of-pocket estimate.
Can I get a prescription from an online psychiatrist in Philadelphia?
A psychiatrist can prescribe and manage medication when it is clinically appropriate and legally permissible. Some medications, including controlled substances, may be prescribed where appropriate, but a prescription is never guaranteed.
Can a psychiatrist in Philadelphia help with anxiety or ADHD?
Yes. Talkiatry psychiatrists work with patients on anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other conditions, and can adjust your treatment over time.
How quickly can I see a psychiatrist in Philadelphia?
Many patients are seen within days rather than months. The exact timing depends on scheduling, so there is no guaranteed timeframe.