Yang Roby, MD, Ph.D Board-Certified Psychiatrist

“Dr. Roby is my 2nd psychiatrist. I’ve been with her since I fired my first one nearly 3 years ago. I much prefer Dr. Roby’s style. She is easy to talk to, asks good questions, and gets to the bottom of my needs so we can make a plan going forward. Creating my cocktail of meds took time in the beginning but Dr. Roby accepted all my feedback and changed meds when needed. Now I’m very stable and in “maintenance” mode under her care. Highly recommend for her carefulness and willingness to listen.”

“I been trying to get an appointment with Dr. Roby for months after being referred by my primary doctor due to insecurity and confidence issues that led to depression. During the long wait for my initial consultation, I did what any rational person would do and found another psychiatrist that could meet me sooner, just to keep my antidepressants going. Apparently, this was a cardinal sin. When my long-awaited appointment finally arrived, the consultation barely lasted ten minutes. The moment I mentioned I saw another psychiatrist, Dr. Roby demanded I make a life-altering decision on the spot: commit to her or move on. She compared it to shopping for shoes, as if picking a mental health provider is as trivial as choosing between sneakers and loafers. Spoiler: it’s not. For me, it felt like meeting a first date from a dating app and being told that I could not see other people except her and to propose on the spot. I left feeling more bewildered than helped. If you’re looking for a psychiatrist who treats your mental health like speed dating, Dr. Roby might be your match. Otherwise, prepare for a masterclass in awkward ultimatums and rushed judgments.”

“I have been seeing Dr. Roby for a little over two years and have had an overall great experience. She is honest, listens attentively, thoroughly discusses and informs on treatment options, and provides more than just surface-level care. She took into consideration all of the factors and circumstances that contributed to my own struggles to determine what medicative and holistic approaches could be taken as a treatment plan. Dr. Roby is also very knowledgeable about the relationship between culture and mental health, which is very well exemplified in her work. I have also had no issues with the Gladstone office - they are easy to contact and are usually easy to reschedule (in advance) with ease.”

“I worked Dr. Roby during COVID-19, while also caring for my newborn and managing work/school-related stress. Throughout our sessions, we explored many approaches to address my anxiety and ADHD. What I appreciate most about Dr. Roby is her holistic perspective on mental health. She emphasized the importance of finding inner peace, pointing out that medication should be viewed as a supportive tool rather than a complete solution. Dr. Roby encouraged me to confront and resolve underlying issues, which I found really valuable. It's refreshing to work with a psychiatrist who doesn't immediately push for medication but instead focuses on helping patients become happier, calmer, and more resilient individuals. Dr. Roby's approach has been instrumental in my journey towards better mental health and personal growth. I ended up taking nothing but way happier and stronger.”