Yui Kitayama, APRN, GA | Get Virtual Care

About Yui Kitayama

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

Motivational Interviewing

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Yui Kitayama

Whether you're living with depression, anxiety, or mood swings that haven't fully lifted, you deserve psychiatric care that takes the time to understand you. I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than 13 years of experience, including eight years of inpatient psychiatry and psychiatric triage at McLean Hospital, followed by work in community mental health across outpatient, crisis, and multidisciplinary settings. I treat depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, and psychotic disorders including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. My approach is collaborative and person-centered: together we'll understand what's driving your symptoms, clarify your goals, and build a treatment plan that fits your life and values. Visits are more than a prescription check. I bring in psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and practical behavioral strategies, because medication tends to work best alongside real therapeutic support. I also have a special interest in reproductive and perinatal mental health. I'm certified through Postpartum Support International (PMH-C), with advanced training in perinatal psychopharmacology. I'm committed to serving people who have historically faced barriers to mental health care, and I see adults across Georgia by secure telehealth.

What should a new client know about working with you?

You don't need to have the right words before your first visit. I'll ask about what you're experiencing, your history, and what you hope will change, and you're part of every decision about your care. I'll explain your options clearly, including the benefits and trade-offs of any medication, so you leave feeling heard and with a plan you understand.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Our first visit is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. We'll talk through your current symptoms, history, and goals, and together decide on a treatment plan. That plan may include medication, psychotherapy-informed support, psychoeducation, and practical behavioral strategies. Follow-up visits check in on how you're feeling, review what's working, and adjust the plan as needed.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Schizophrenia

Other popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychiatry Consultation

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

New Patient Visit

Office location

Yui Kitayama, APRN also offers online video visits for patients

Mindwaves Mental Health

1123 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

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Education and background

Practice names

Mindwaves Mental Health

Education and training

Boston College, Master's in Nursing
Postpartum Support International Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)

Awards and publications

Principal Investigator, MassHealth DSRIP Community Behavioral Health grant (2020-2022)
Peer-reviewed publication, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 2011
Teaching Assistant and guest lecturer, Boston College Connell School of Nursing, 2019

NPI number

1639633530

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Can I make an appointment with Yui Kitayama online?

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What practice does Yui Kitayama work with?

Yui Kitayama works with Mindwaves Mental Health.

Where is Yui Kitayama's office located?

Yui Kitayama has 2 office locations, including in Edgehill and Decatur, view full addresses on Yui Kitayama's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Yui Kitayama?

Yui Kitayama frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Yui Kitayama on their profile.

What languages does Yui Kitayama speak?

Yui Kitayama speaks English.

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