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.

What guides my care philosophy is a fundamental truth: quality psychiatric treatment goes beyond clinical skill alone; it requires real human connection, genuine respect, and dedication to seeing you as a complete individual. My time as an Army sergeant taught me that true leadership means fully showing up for those depending on you, and I carry that lesson into every relationship I build with patients.

I offer comprehensive, patient-focused psychiatric care, recognizing that your emotional health depends on much more than isolated symptoms alone. Your physical wellbeing, relationships, daily patterns, life situation, and personal goals all matter significantly. I take real time to grasp the complete picture of who you are, ensuring that every treatment choice truly reflects your specific reality.

My professional background covers inpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, hospital consultations, geriatric care, assisted living settings, and outpatient medication oversight. This range of experience allows me to connect with you exactly where you're at, with both assurance and empathy, whether your journey involves ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, sleep issues, or other complicated concerns.

Medication management, for me, centers on educating you and making decisions together. I explain your choices in language that's easy to understand, describe how each medication works, set realistic expectations for outcomes and timing, and discuss potential side effects with complete openness. You'll never feel any pressure, since your preferences, worries, and comfort always stay at the forefront of our decisions.

I remain available between our sessions and will coordinate with any other providers involved in your care whenever that teamwork improves your treatment quality. Taking this initial step demonstrates genuine courage on your part, and I'm fully dedicated to supporting you starting right now.

Your first appointment is designed to be comprehensive, welcoming, and rooted in teamwork. From the instant we connect, my aim is building an environment where you feel truly comfortable sharing what you have been going through. I recognize that discussing mental health requires bravery, and I carry into every exchange the same respect and commitment that guided me through years of Army service and into this career I value profoundly. We will open by exploring what prompted you to seek support—your present symptoms, when they surfaced, and how they are impacting your everyday life, connections, profession, and broader sense of wellness. Whether you are managing ADHD, depression, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, sleep difficulties, or additional concerns, I offer extensive experience across these conditions in every evaluation. I will inquire about your psychiatric background, covering prior diagnoses, earlier treatments, and medications you have used—what delivered results, what disappointed, and any adverse effects you encountered.

We will additionally examine your medical history, existing prescriptions, family mental health patterns, and lifestyle factors including rest, nutrition, physical activity, and stress. Every detail you provide assists me in developing a thorough, precise understanding of your needs so our plan genuinely represents who you are. If medication management becomes part of our approach, I will guide you through your choices in straightforward, approachable language—how they operate, practical timeframes for progress, possible side effects, and how we will monitor your response together. Your wishes and comfort consistently steer our decisions.

By the conclusion of our first visit, you will hold a tailored treatment plan, distinctly outlined next steps, and the confidence of having a dedicated ally standing resolutely beside you.