Dr. 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 Pennsylvania
Talkiatry connects you with a psychiatrist licensed in Pennsylvania who sees you by video, so you can start from home instead of joining a waitlist for the nearest appointment. Many people have a first appointment in days, not months, with no commute.
How online psychiatry works in Pennsylvania
You start by answering a few questions online about your location, what you are dealing with, and your mental health history. From there, we match you with a psychiatrist licensed in Pennsylvania and you meet over secure video from home.
Your first appointment lasts 60 minutes, giving you time to talk through your symptoms, ask questions, and work with your psychiatrist on a plan. Follow-up visits are usually about 30 minutes to check how you are doing and adjust care as needed.?
Your psychiatrist is licensed in Pennsylvania, so you can be seen from anywhere in the state as long as you are in Pennsylvania during the visit. That is what makes online care possible without traveling to an office.
What a psychiatrist in Pennsylvania can help with
Psychiatrists are medical doctors. They can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe and manage medication, and build a treatment plan around your needs. Talkiatry psychiatrists work with people on a wide range of conditions, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- OCD
- PTSD
- Postpartum depression
- Insomnia
- Substance use disorder
Medication is one possible part of a plan, not the automatic result of a visit. Depending on what you need, therapy may also be part of your care, and Talkiatry therapists work alongside psychiatrists when it fits your goals.
Does insurance cover a psychiatrist in Pennsylvania?
Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, so many people in Pennsylvania can use their existing coverage for online psychiatry. We check your coverage during the free assessment, before you schedule, so you know where you stand up front.
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific plan. For a detailed estimate, it is best to confirm the details with your insurance company.
Getting mental health care in Pennsylvania
Access to psychiatric care in Pennsylvania is stretched thin. 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. Federal estimates suggest around 70 more practitioners would be needed to lift those shortage designations (according to KFF as of 12/31/25).
For you, that shortage often means long waits and few local options. Online psychiatry helps by connecting you with a licensed psychiatrist who serves patients across Pennsylvania, rather than limiting you to the providers in your immediate area.
Cities we serve in Pennsylvania
Wherever you are in the state, you can be matched with a psychiatrist licensed in Pennsylvania. We serve residents in cities across Pennsylvania, including:
Start with a free assessment
Take the free online assessment, get matched with a psychiatrist licensed in Pennsylvania, and schedule your first video visit. Take our free online assessment.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Talkiatry matches you with a psychiatrist licensed in Pennsylvania, and your appointments happen over secure video from home. You do not need to travel to an office to be seen.
Do I need to live in Pennsylvania to be seen?
Your psychiatrist must be licensed in the state where you are located during the visit. To see a Pennsylvania-licensed psychiatrist through Talkiatry, you need to be physically in Pennsylvania for your appointments.
Does insurance cover online psychiatry in Pennsylvania?
Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, so many patients use their existing coverage. We verify your coverage during the free assessment before you schedule, and your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan, so it is best to confirm the details with your insurer.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication online in Pennsylvania?
Yes, when it is clinically appropriate and legally permitted. Your psychiatrist evaluates your needs and decides whether medication fits your plan. A prescription is never guaranteed, and medication is only one possible part of care.
How soon can I be seen?
Many people have a first appointment within days rather than waiting months. Your exact timing depends on scheduling and provider availability, so we cannot promise a specific date, but online care usually means a much shorter wait than finding a local office.
