Ariel Vitali, Psychiatrist
Ariel Vitali, MD, provides thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care to adolescents, adults, and seniors across the state of Maryland. Through medication management and personalized treatment planning, he helps individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis with both clinical expertise and a deep respect for each person’s lived experience.
Dr. Vitali creates a space where patients feel seen, heard, and supported in building lives anchored in stability, clarity, and growth. They have extensive experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, including those seeking gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations. Dr. Vitali is of Latin American descent and welcomes Spanish-speaking patients with open arms. Dr. Vitali brings an affirming, collaborative approach to care, integrating the latest research with cultural sensitivity and compassion. His work often centers on helping individuals who have not responded well to past treatments, providing new insights and strategies grounded in current psychiatric best practices.
Outside of clinical work, Dr. Vitali enjoys exploring new cultures through travel, immersing himself in the local science fiction scene, and participating in cosplay. They also enjoy attending live stage musicals, as well as Orioles home games, and tries to get in a few swimming workouts during the week. A tech enthusiast, he also enjoys building PCs and staying up to date with emerging technologies.
Dr. Vitali is a graduate of the University of California at Riverside and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He completed post-graduate medical training at the University of Connecticut and Texas Tech University and is board-certified in General Psychiatry, board-eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 15-74
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Self-esteem
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Ethnic identity
- Gender affirming evaluations
- Gender identity
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Social injustice
- Stress management
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Education
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University of California
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Dartmouth College
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Ariel Vitali. You can also call 443-838-2400 to have someone assist you.
Ariel Vitali generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 443-838-2400 to find out Ariel Vitali's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Ariel Vitali:
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 443-838-2400 to see how we can help.
Yes, Ariel Vitali is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Ariel Vitali works at:
Yes, Ariel Vitali does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Ariel Vitali is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Spanish