Emily Yee, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
“The best part of my job is meeting new families and coming alongside them to navigate through difficult times. As a self-professed nerd, I also love the educational component of my job. When I do an initial appointment with a patient, I always reserve the last third of our time for going through educational information about the science and biology behind mental health disorders. This helps explain why medications may be indicated in certain scenarios and the way they work in the body. I also review the behavioral intervention components as well, and I really emphasize that medications alone are not the entirety of treatment. I especially love the appointments when I'm able to graduate patients. Even though it is bittersweet, because it often means they don't need to see me anymore, I am thrilled to have been able to be a part of their journey to recovery.”
Emily Yee, MD
Patient Ages: 4 – 17
Laguna Hills
Dr. Emily Yee is a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Irvine before going onto a Medical Degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She completed her education with a Psychiatry residency at UCI, where she served as Chief Resident, followed by the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship. Dr. Yee believes in a holistic approach to treatment. Medications, when necessary, are only one part of the larger treatment plan, which includes therapy and healthy lifestyle behaviors. She is an advocate of the team approach to wellness, partnering with her patient’s pediatricians, therapists, and other patient providers to ensure a comprehensive and beneficial experience. Dr. Yee is a wife and mother, and in her free time, she enjoys musical theater, building LEGO with the kids, and all things Disney.