Young Tae Lee

I am Young Lee, a Korean-speaking PMHNP-BC driven by a deep commitment to compassionate, whole-person care. My path to mental health was shaped by meaningful life experiences—serving as an Army sergeant taught me discipline, resilience, and the importance of showing up for others, while competing as a varsity soccer player instilled teamwork and perseverance that I carry into every patient relationship.

My passion for mental health care ignited while working with the homeless population in Durham, North Carolina. That experience revealed how profoundly mental wellness influences every dimension of a person's life and solidified my calling. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University, where I was honored with the Helen Fuld Scholarship and served as a representative at the Graduate and Professional Student Council. I later completed my graduate training as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Charles R. Drew University, deepening my dedication to holistic, patient-centered care.

My clinical background spans inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, hospital consultation, and outpatient medication management. I have provided care across adult and geriatric populations in settings ranging from intensive care and emergency departments to assisted living communities and telehealth platforms. This breadth of experience equips me to address a wide spectrum of conditions, including ADHD, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorders, sleep disorders, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, substance use disorders, and eating disorders.

I treat individuals from diverse backgrounds and believe that creating a supportive, collaborative environment is essential to meaningful progress. My goal is helping you gain insight, build practical skills, and move toward a healthier, more balanced life. I am here to walk that path alongside you.

A central conviction shapes my practice: exceptional psychiatric care takes more than clinical knowledge. It also requires genuine connection, mutual respect, and a wholehearted dedication to understanding each person completely. Serving as a sergeant in the Army showed me that real leadership means being fully present for the people who rely on you, and that lesson guides every relationship I form with my patients.

I provide comprehensive, person-centered psychiatric care, recognizing that emotional well-being is shaped by much more than symptoms. Your physical health, relationships, daily routines, life circumstances, and personal aspirations all have a meaningful impact on how you feel. I take the time to understand all of who you are, so each treatment decision fits your specific situation and needs. You can open up at your own pace, and any starting point is the right one.

My clinical background includes inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, hospital consultation, geriatric care, assisted living settings, and outpatient medication management. This breadth of experience allows me to meet you exactly where you are with both assurance and compassion, whether you are facing ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, sleep difficulties, or other complex conditions.

When it comes to medication, I emphasize education and shared decision-making. I explain your options in plain language, describe how each medication works, set realistic expectations for outcomes and timelines, and speak candidly about possible side effects. You will never feel pressured into a choice, because your preferences, concerns, and comfort steer every decision we make. Your questions are always encouraged.

I am available between visits when questions arise, and I coordinate with your other health care providers whenever it would strengthen your care. Every step forward, however small, is worth celebrating.

Our first visit is designed to be thorough, caring, and built on collaboration. From our very first conversation, I work to create a space where you feel at ease talking openly about everything you have been experiencing. Addressing your mental health takes real courage, and I bring the same respect and determination that guided me through years of Army service into this work I value so deeply. You can share at your own pace, and there is no wrong place to begin.

We will begin by discussing what led you to make contact, the symptoms you are experiencing now, when they started, and how they are affecting your daily routine, relationships, work, and overall well-being. Whether you are facing ADHD, depression, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, sleep difficulties, or other concerns, I bring deep experience with these conditions to every evaluation. I will ask about your psychiatric history, including earlier diagnoses, past treatment, and medications you have taken, noting what helped, what did not, and any side effects you experienced.

We will also review your medical history, the prescriptions you take now, mental health patterns in your family, and daily habits such as sleep, diet, exercise, and stress. Each detail you share helps me build a complete and accurate understanding of your needs, so the plan we create truly fits who you are.

If medication becomes part of your plan, I will walk you through your options in clear, simple terms, explaining how each one works, realistic timelines for improvement, possible side effects, and how we will monitor your response together. Your preferences, goals, and comfort will always guide our decisions, and nothing moves forward without your agreement.

Before we finish, you will have an individualized plan, clear next steps, and the assurance that you have a dedicated, steadfast partner right beside you.