Yaejin Park, MD
I strive to provide compassionate and holistic care with the integration of supportive psychotherapy and medication management. My professional interests include treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and eating disorders.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Talkiatry. I received my medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine and completed my psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai Morningside West.
Looking for a psychiatrist in Washington, DC? Talkiatry matches you with a psychiatrist licensed in Washington, D.C. who sees residents by video, from anywhere in the district. Care happens from home, on your schedule, with no commute and no local waitlist.
How online psychiatry works for Washington, DC residents
You start with a free online assessment about your location, symptoms, and history. We match you with a psychiatrist licensed in Washington, D.C., and you meet by video from home. First visits are 60 minutes; follow-ups are usually about 30 minutes.
Because care is virtual, there is no Washington, D.C. office to visit. Your psychiatrist must be licensed where you are during the visit, which is why these pages are organized by location.
What a psychiatrist in Washington, DC can help with
Psychiatrists are medical doctors, so they can prescribe and manage medication, and therapy is available too. Talkiatry psychiatrists work with a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD, along with bipolar disorder, OCD, and PTSD.
Some medications are controlled substances, and controlled substances are prescribed when clinically appropriate and legally permissible; a prescription is never guaranteed, and some medications may not be available for online prescribing — your psychiatrist will discuss options.
Does insurance cover a psychiatrist in Washington, DC?
Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, and your coverage is checked during the free assessment. Costs vary by plan, so contact your insurance company for a detailed estimate of what you would pay.
Mental health care in Washington, DC
Access to psychiatric care is limited in the district. Washington, D.C. has 10 federally designated mental health professional shortage areas, and none of the district's need for mental health practitioners is currently met.
An estimated 8 more psychiatrists would be needed to remove those shortage designations, according to KFF. Virtual care helps close that gap by connecting you with a psychiatrist licensed in Washington, D.C. without a local wait.
Psychiatry across Washington, DC
For the full list of psychiatrists licensed in the district, visit our Washington, D.C. psychiatry page. You get matched with a psychiatrist licensed where you are, then meet by video from home.
Start with a free assessment
Take the free online assessment, get matched with a psychiatrist licensed in Washington, D.C., and schedule a video visit, often within days. Take our free online assessment.
Can I just go straight to a psychiatrist?
In most cases, yes. You usually do not need a referral to start with a psychiatrist. With Talkiatry, you begin with a free online assessment, then get matched with a psychiatrist licensed in Washington, D.C.
What is the 3 month rule in mental health?
There is no single official "3-month rule" in mental health. People sometimes use the phrase to describe how long it can take to notice steady progress or adjust to a new medication. Your psychiatrist sets a follow-up schedule based on your symptoms and treatment plan, not a fixed rule.
Why is it so difficult to see a psychiatrist?
Demand for care outpaces the number of psychiatrists in many areas. In Washington, D.C., none of the need for mental health practitioners is currently met, according to KFF. Virtual care shortens the wait by matching you with a psychiatrist licensed where you are, often within days.
Does a psychiatrist treat insomnia?
Yes. Psychiatrists treat sleep problems like insomnia, often when they occur alongside anxiety, depression, or another condition. Your psychiatrist looks at what is affecting your sleep and builds a plan that may include therapy, medication, or changes to your routine.