Psychiatric care in Mandarin Chinese
Dr. Yang provides visits directly in Mandarin Chinese as well as English, without requiring an interpreter. The San Jose–based practice serves patients located in California, including the Bay Area and communities throughout the state, through secure video visits.
Care is individualized and may include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy integrated into psychiatric care when appropriate.
What does "" mean—psychiatrist, psychologist, or therapist?
In everyday Chinese, / can broadly mean a mental-health professional. In the U.S., a psychiatrist ( / ) is a medical doctor who can diagnose psychiatric conditions and discuss medication when appropriate. Psychologists may provide psychological assessment and psychotherapy; therapists generally provide psychotherapy.
You do not need to decide about medication before reaching out. InnerGrove may be a good fit if you want physician-led psychiatric care that can include medication management and psychotherapy when appropriate. If regular structured psychotherapy is your main treatment goal, a separate therapist is usually a better fit.
Care that considers culture and identity
Dr. Yang was born and raised in Taiwan and understands that immigration, bicultural life, family expectations, identity, and belonging can affect how people describe distress and approach treatment.
Care remains individualized and does not assume that people from the same cultural background share the same experience. Questions about identity, relationships, and LGBTQ+ experience can be discussed respectfully when relevant to care.
Insurance and starting care
InnerGrove Psychiatry is in network with Cigna and Anthem Blue Cross and accepts specified Medicare arrangements. Review Cigna coverage details, Anthem Blue Cross coverage details, and Medicare coverage details before scheduling.
Appointment request in English or Chinese
The brief appointment request is available in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Choose the language you prefer.
- English appointment request (opens in a new tab)
- Traditional Chinese appointment request (opens in a new tab)
- Simplified Chinese appointment request (opens in a new tab)
Mandarin assistance is also available by phone at (415) 655-0952 or by email at [email protected].
Looking for care in Mandarin Chinese?
You may request an appointment in the language that feels most comfortable.
Request Appointment (opens in a new tab)