Dr. Yuelei Dong, MD,
About Dr. Yuelei Dong (She/Her)
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.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Intense mood changes
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Ability status
- Autism: generally independent
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Eating issues: binging
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Fertility
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- Chinese
- English
Education
- Tianjin Medical University School of Basic Medical Sciences
Get Directions
703-988-4278
757-301-8803
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Dr. Yuelei Dong
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Dr. Yuelei Dong. You can also call 703-988-4278 to have someone assist you.
Dr. Yuelei Dong generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 703-988-4278 to find out Dr. 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 Dr. Yuelei Dong:
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 703-988-4278 to see how we can help.
Yes, Dr. Yuelei Dong is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Dr. Yuelei Dong works at the following locations:
Yes, Dr. Yuelei Dong does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Dr. Yuelei Dong is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations:
- English
- Chinese