Psychiatrist in McLean, Virginia Yuelei Dong, Psychiatrist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Yuelei Dong, MD
Dr. Dong practices general adult psychiatry. She graduated from Tianjin Medical University, China and completed her psychiatric residency at University of Maryland and Sheppard Pratt Hospital. Dr. Dong served as a staff psychiatrist at Sheppard Pratt Hospital for two years. She specializes in depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, insomnia, trauma and relationship difficulties. Dr. Dong believes that medication management is most helpful when utilized in combination with psychotherapy. Her particular interests in psychotherapy techniques include CBT, brief psychodynamic therapy, psycho-educational and traditional support therapy. Dr. Dong has been practicing psychiatry since 2016. Her approach to care is patient-centered, highly value patient autonomy and shared decision making.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield-Medicare
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optima Health (Sentara)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Medical Procedure Evaluations
Education
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Tianjin Medical University School of Basic Medical Sciences
Professional | 2002
US
Languages
- English
- Chinese
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Yuelei Dong. You can also call 703-831-8300 to have someone assist you.
Yuelei Dong generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 703-831-8300 to find out Yuelei Dong'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 Yuelei Dong:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield-Medicare
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optima Health (Sentara)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 703-831-8300 to see how we can help.
Yes, Yuelei Dong is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Yuelei Dong works at the following locations:
Yes, Yuelei Dong does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Yuelei Dong is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations:
- English
- Chinese