Adult Psychiatrist, Double-Board Certifications in General Psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Los Angeles

✅ Accepting New Patients

💼 2 Years Experience

⭐ Highly Recommended

🕰️ Excellent Wait Time

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Getting to know Yi Ling (Elaine) Li, M.D.

Dr. Yi Ling (Elaine) Li is a psychiatrist with double-board certifications in general psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry.

She received her medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed her consultation-liaison psychiatry fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

She is interested in advocacy, patient safety, medical education, and leadership.

She speaks multiple languages, including Cantonese.

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I am dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that supports the whole person. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered in their mental health journey.

My approach is comprehensive and thoughtful, integrating biological, psychological, and social perspectives to develop individualized treatment plans. I prioritize staying current with the latest advances in psychiatric research and treatment, ensuring that my patients benefit from evidence-based, up-to-date care.

I am deeply committed to cultural competence and humility, recognizing and honoring the diverse identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences of my patients. By fostering an inclusive environment and tailoring care to each individual’s values and needs, I aim to build lasting, meaningful therapeutic relationships.

Focus Areas

Chronic Illness Adjustment
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Self-Esteem Issues
Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Issues
Life Transitions
Childhood Trauma
Confidence Issues
Autism
Women's Issues (Perinatal/ Reproductive)

Panic Attacks
Mood Swings
Stress Management
PTSD
Bereavement/Grief

Clientele

Neurodivergent
Veterans
Adults

People with chronic illness
LGBTQ+

Young Adults
Immigrants/ Refugees

Treatment Approaches

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry: Provides psychiatric services to patients in other medical specialties.
Reproductive Psychiatry: addresses the mental health needs of individuals during times of hormonal change, focusing on conditions and symptoms influenced by the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum period, infertility, and menopause.

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages

English

Cantonese

Insurance Providers

UMR
PHCS MultiPlan
Medicare
Carelon Health
VHP

ComPsych
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna
Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield
Magellan Health
TriWest
MHN

5.0

Very efficient at notifying me of appointment times and updates

FAQs

1. What is your approach to working with patients?

I am a physician committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that recognizes the whole person—not just their symptoms. I take the time to listen, understand, and build trusting relationships with my patients, ensuring they feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their healthcare journey.

My approach is comprehensive and thoughtful, integrating evidence-based medicine with individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, values, and goals. I strive to provide thorough evaluations, clear communication, and continuity of care that promotes long-term health and well-being.

I am also dedicated to practicing with cultural competence, honoring the diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences of the patients I serve. By fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, I aim to reduce barriers to care and empower every individual to take an active role in their health.

2. What types of concerns do you specialize in treating?

Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, traumas, women's health.

3. What kinds of clients do you work with best?

Young professionals.

4. Do you have experience with trauma or PTSD?

Yes

5. What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Spending time with my puppy, hiking, traveling, trying different restaurants, visiting national parks, skincare and beauty, keeping up to date with pop culture.