Meet Dr. Tyler Wright

Dr. Tyler Wright

Dr. Tyler Wright is a board-certified psychiatrist providing outpatient psychiatric care to adults in New York through secure telehealth

He earned his Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees from Tulane University and completed his psychiatry residency at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest public academic health systems. During residency, he received multiple honors for clinical excellence, professionalism, and academic achievement.

Dr. Wright subsequently completed a Clinical Fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, where he trained across diverse clinical settings including hospital-based services, community clinics, and correctional health.

Training & Clinical Experience

Dr. Wright brings broad experience across outpatient, inpatient, forensic, and crisis psychiatry.

He has served in academic and leadership roles at institutions including:

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

  • Tufts Medical Center

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

  • St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester

His clinical background includes serving as:

  • Clinical Director of an Intensive Crisis Residence

  • Director of a SPRAVATO (esketamine) clinic

  • Deputy Director of Inpatient Psychiatry

  • Attending Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor

  • Chief Resident of Outpatient Psychiatry

Academic & Scholarly Work

Dr. Wright has contributed to peer-reviewed research and medical literature, including publications in JAMA Psychiatry, Psycho-Oncology, and Current Psychiatry. His scholarly work has focused on serious mental illness, consultation-liaison psychiatry, cancer-related psychiatric care, and health equity.

​​​​​​​He has presented nationally on topics including telepsychiatry, vaccination access for patients with severe mental illness, and psychiatric care in underserved populations.

Treatment Philosophy

Dr. Wright’s approach to psychiatric care is grounded in scientific evidence, clinical experience, and respect for patient autonomy.

He emphasizes:

  • Comprehensive, thoughtful evaluation

  • Shared decision-making

  • Transparent discussion of treatment options

  • Conservative, responsible use of medication

  • Preference for the lowest effective dose when medication is indicated

  • Integration of behavioral, lifestyle, and psychological strategies

  • Focus on long-term wellness rather than short-term symptom suppression
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Treatment plans are developed collaboratively, allowing patients to remain informed, engaged, and empowered in their care.

Patient-Centered Care

Dr. Wright believes that effective psychiatric treatment is built on trust, continuity, and open communication.

Patients are encouraged to ask questions, express concerns, and actively participate in treatment planning. Care is delivered in a respectful, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment.

His goal is to provide clear, practical, and sustainable treatment that supports emotional resilience, personal growth, and improved quality of life.

Professional Commitment

Dr. Wright maintains active licensure in New York and California and is committed to ongoing professional development and ethical practice.

He brings to private practice the same standards of rigor, accountability, and compassion that have guided his work in academic medical centers and public health systems.

Insurance & Accessibility

We accept select major insurance plans and also offer self-pay psychiatry services in New York.

Telehealth psychiatry appointments allow patients to receive high-quality care from home with minimal disruption.

Insurance eligibility and appointment requests can be completed through our secure online patient portal.

Who I Work With

Coastal Mental Health provides psychiatric care for adults throughout New York. While all adults are welcome, the practice has particular experience working with individuals navigating the following challenges:

Men Experiencing Depression or Anxiety

Many men experience persistent stress, low mood, irritability, sleep disruption, or loss of motivation but delay seeking care. Treatment focuses on practical strategies, evidence-based medication management when appropriate, and restoring stability and confidence.

Professionals Facing Burnout and Career Stress

High-functioning individuals often struggle silently with pressure, exhaustion, performance anxiety, or loss of direction. Psychiatric care can help clarify contributing factors and create a structured plan for recovery and resilience.

Individuals Navigating Divorce or Major Relationship Changes

Separation, divorce, and relationship transitions can significantly affect mood, identity, and daily functioning. Treatment provides a confidential space to process these changes and rebuild emotional stability.

Patients Coping with Serious Medical Illness or Cancer

A medical diagnosis can impact mood, sleep, concentration, and overall well-being. The practice incorporates psycho-oncology–informed principles when supporting individuals dealing with cancer, survivorship, or other serious medical conditions.

Adults Experiencing Life Transitions

Major life changes such as divorce, career transitions, parenthood, health challenges, or relocation can trigger anxiety, depression, and uncertainty. Care focuses on helping individuals regain clarity, emotional stability, and confidence during periods of transition and growth.

Individuals Seeking Thoughtful Medication Management

Patients seeking a careful, collaborative approach to psychiatric medication — including second opinions — may benefit from a comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment planning.
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If you are unsure whether your concerns fall into one of these categories, a psychiatric evaluation can help clarify symptoms and determine the most appropriate next steps.