Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, California,
Caroline Yang, MD
Provider Type: Psychiatrist
Manages Medications: Yes
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 0-17
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Caroline Yang, MD
Dr. Yang has been providing care for patients since 2014. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a dual-major in Biology & Psychology, University of Washington School of Medicine and Harbor UCLA Medical Center’s Fellowship Program. She is board-certified in both General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. She participated in UCLA’s Parent Training Program and is certified in UCLA PEERS (Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills).
She dedicates her time to seeing only youth and empathizing with patients & their families. She believes in listening to & advocating for her patients’ needs and empowering families to take on a collaborative approach to wellness. She values holistic well-being by taking cultural, social & spiritual factors into account as well as complementary & alternative options. Her treatment approach is to comprehensively evaluate patients to ensure accurate diagnoses, develop a supportive patient-doctor relationship, use evidence-based therapy, and prescribe medication (only if indicated) at the lowest dose & for the shortest duration needed.
As a child of immigrant parents, she has special interests in inter-generational issues, along with self-esteem and emotional sensitivity & dysregulation. She is also interested in social justice, education & environmental sustainability. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, wildlife & any opportunities for creativity.
*At this time, Dr. Yang only has morning availability
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross of CA
- Blue Shield of CA
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Magellan
- MHN
- Optum
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Women
Languages
- English
- Korean
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Caroline Yang. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Caroline Yang generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Caroline Yang's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Caroline Yang:
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross of CA
- Blue Shield of CA
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Magellan
- MHN
- Optum
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Caroline Yang is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Caroline Yang works at:
Yes, Caroline Yang does offer Telehealth visits but is not currently offering In-office visits.
No, Caroline Yang is currently offering Telehealth only visits.
- English
- Korean