ADHD Psychiatrists in Pennsylvania

My practice focuses on medication management. I work to foster a safe and collaborative space in which patients can address psychiatric illness and other barriers holding them back from the lives they want to lead. Typically, I offer appointments for medication management coupled with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute sessions. When I feel that additional therapy is needed, I will suggest inviting a therapist to join the team for additional support and guidance. I welcome collaborations with other clinicians, be they therapists or other physicians caring for my patients. I strive to build strong therapeutic relationships that help patients grow and meet their goals, whatever their situation, challenge, or life stage. I welcome patients from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds and am LGBTQ+ friendly.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist. Before joining Talkiatry, I practiced consult-liaison psychiatry, seeing medically ill patients with psychiatric problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where I also treated veterans in nursing homes. I graduated from New York University with a B.A. in philosophy and photography and worked in nonprofit marketing in New York before deciding to pursue a life in medicine. Following a post-baccalaureate, pre-medical program at Columbia University, I completed medical school at The University of Maryland, followed by a psychiatry residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. While at Johns Hopkins, I mastered clinical assessment and treatment of general psychiatric problems. I also received specialized training in eating disorders, addiction, reproductive psychiatry, chronic pain, and geriatric psychiatry, an interest I pursued further with a fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In fellowship and in my subsequent experience at the VA, I developed expertise in caring for the difficulties that can accompany aging, including depression, anxiety, and memory loss, as well as the stress of medical illness. In addition to my background in geriatrics, I have experience working with peripartum women and enjoy working with patients navigating major life changes.

I am keen on involving and guiding my patients in their treatment; I believe that patients benefit from taking an active role in their care. I specialize in psychopharmacology, tailoring medication to your needs and preferences. My practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive therapy. I have experience treating patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist. I graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed a subspecialty in Forensic Psychiatry at the University of Tulane. My years of experience include working as an inpatient psychiatrist, in an intensive outpatient program, and in consultation and liaison. I have also helped train physician assistants at Valparaiso University, helping expand the knowledge of future providers.

I am an experienced, open-minded psychiatrist who prioritizes empathy and understanding in my work. I recognize that each individual's path to wellness is unique and strive to meet patients where they are in this process. I believe that while some individuals may benefit from treatment with medication management alone, psychotherapy is often important for treatment success. I encourage patients to participate in psychotherapy and believe a therapist can be a crucial part of the treatment team. I use a collaborative, patient-centered treatment approach with the goal of reducing mental pain and improving wellness so that patients are better able to pursue their unique personal and professional goals. I utilize psychopharmacology, psychoeducation, and supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy skills when working with patients. I have experience treating adults with a variety of mental health problems including anxiety, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, and psychotic disorders.

I am board-certified in general adult psychiatry and have more than twenty years of experience working with adults in a variety of mental health care settings including academia, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, university medical centers, VA medical centers, and community mental health settings. I received my medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed my psychiatric residency at the University of California, Los Angeles Neuropsychiatric Institute.

I try to take a person-centered approach to psychiatry. I spend time getting to know each person and take a collaborative approach to medication management while providing supportive therapy. I believe that the relationship is one of the most important aspects of treatment. I am open to working with most diagnoses including Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, ADHD, Personality Disorders, and others, and I will work with each person to develop a treatment plan that works for them.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who has practiced in a wide range of settings, including both outpatient and inpatient, during the past 10 years. I studied medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed my psychiatry residency training at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. I went on to complete a Community Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania and have continued to serve the greater Philadelphia area.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized mental health care. I particularly enjoy helping individuals dealing with insomnia, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, and medical trauma. As a Perinatal Mental Health-certified expert, I advocate for women's mental health needs and support individuals navigating mental health concerns during pregnancy and beyond.

My treatment approach is rooted in shared decision-making, prioritizing patient goals and preferences to create customized care plans, which typically include psychotherapy in combination with medication. I often integrate evidence-based lifestyle modifications and natural treatments to optimize personal well-being. By taking a holistic view of my patients' challenges, I empower them to lead their most fulfilling lives.

A graduate of the University of South Florida's College of Medicine and former Chief Resident at St. Luke's in Pennsylvania, I bring extensive training and experience in outpatient psychiatry.

I value compassion and collaboration in the treatment relationship. I help patients navigate depression, anxiety, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress, while also supporting those facing major life transitions. My approach combines evidence-based medication management, supportive therapy, and psychoeducation, and I tailor each treatment plan to the individual while offering encouragement and structure. I bring a systems-based, culturally informed perspective to my work, with specialized interest and expertise in cultural psychiatry.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds and identities. I earned my undergraduate degree from Brown University and my medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine, and I completed psychiatry residency and research fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Organizations including the American Psychiatric Association, National Institute of Mental Health, and Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health have recognized my research examining cultural influences on mental health beliefs and service utilization.

My leadership of multidisciplinary teams has included serving as associate medical director of a women's trauma program and founding an integrated care program for underserved communities. I have directed academic training programs, presented at national conferences, and led numerous community-based events focused on mental health awareness and stigma reduction.

I am board certified in Adult Psychiatry. I primarily focus on medication management but integrate therapeutic support into my sessions. For more in-depth therapy needs, I encourage patients to have their own individual therapist. I particularly enjoy working with young adults and in areas related to women's health, such as perinatal mental health. I welcome people from all cultures and am LGBTQ+ friendly.

I received my undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC, and then moved to Morgantown, West Virginia to complete my psychiatry residency. I have experience working with patients from different backgrounds in inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings.

I am a general adult psychiatrist specializing in medication management. I value building strong connections with patients from all walks of life and tailoring treatments to their unique needs. My working style is characterized by attentive listening, detailed follow-up questions, and straightforward communication, fostering a collaborative and empathetic environment.

I obtained my medical doctorate degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and my PhD from New York University, where I also completed my psychiatry residency. I provide medication management for a variety of psychiatric conditions and am licensed to practice in California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. I am fluent in English and Mandarin.

I practice medication management in a supportive collaborative environment. Treatment recommendations may include psychotherapy with another professional in addition to medication management.

I am boarded in adult psychiatry and have over 30 years of experience. I have worked with individuals having the spectrum of psychiatric disorders but am particularly interested in working with those with mood and anxiety disorders.

I focus on compassionate, evidence-based care that integrates psychotherapy and psychotropic medications to promote recovery and growth. My collaborative and respectful style ensures patients feel heard while working toward meaningful goals. I emphasize setting clear expectations from the start to foster confidence and engagement. With my background in consultation-liaison psychiatry, I bring expertise in caring for individuals managing psychiatric conditions alongside significant medical illness.

The first appointment is a comprehensive evaluation, during which I carefully explore a patient's history, conditions, and symptoms. Based on this, I develop a personalized treatment plan and review it collaboratively, so expectations are clear. Future visits focus on monitoring progress, adjusting the plan as needed, and integrating both psychotherapy and medication management to best support the patient's needs and long-term growth.

I earned my medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University, where I also served as Chief Resident in Psychiatry. I completed residency training at Ponce Health Sciences University and the U.S. Veterans Health Administration, Caribbean Healthcare System, followed by a Fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. I am board-certified in both Psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. I have served as Director of Psychiatry at the Roberto Clemente Center and Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. I am bilingual in Spanish and bicultural, with published research in cultural psychiatry and stress biology, and have been recognized for teaching and leadership.

I wholeheartedly believe that treating patients holistically is of high importance, with a focus on their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. I have expertise in treating patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and PTSD, and I incorporate psychopharmacology when needed, as well as psychodynamic and supportive psychotherapy.

I completed my psychiatry residency training at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. I have enjoyed treating patients for over 25 years in a variety of settings such as inpatient, outpatient mental health clinics, emergency room, and multidisciplinary clinics.

I value patient education and shared decision-making. I foster a nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and supported, working collaboratively to develop a treatment plan that fits their goals and needs. I begin with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and partner with each patient to create an individualized treatment plan that aligns with their values and evidence-based care. My approach often combines medication management with psychotherapeutic modalities.

I have experience practicing in both outpatient and inpatient psychiatric settings. I earned my medical degree from the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and completed my psychiatry residency at Zucker SOM at Mather Hospital.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in adult psychiatry. My practice focuses primarily on medication management but often incorporates aspects of supportive, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies into my 30-minute follow-up visits. I also strongly believe in working in conjunction with therapists to achieve the best possible outcomes for my patients. I feel it is important to create strong therapeutic relationships with my patients in order to help them achieve their treatment goals.

I received my undergraduate degrees in Human Biology and Spanish from Michigan State University. I then completed my medical education and a master's degree in medical humanities and bioethics at Northwestern University, and completed my adult psychiatry residency at the University of Washington. I have authored papers in medical education and LGBTQ advocacy.

I now live in Pennsylvania with my husband, Kevin, and three dogs: Taquito, Fergie, and Mimi. While I treat adults of all backgrounds, I have a particular interest in working with young adults, students, and LGBTQ individuals.

I believe in a collaborative and compassionate approach to mental health care. I work with patients across their lifespans, integrating psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, and I integrate cultural sensitivity with evidence-based practices to provide individualized, holistic care. My interests include neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, ADHD), mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and comorbid medical conditions.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with experience caring for diverse patient populations presenting with an array of diagnoses. I have completed internships in pediatric neuropsychology and worked as a behavior therapist, delivering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, which has enriched my understanding of development and neurocognitive functioning. Additionally, I actively participate in research and am engaged in educational initiatives for other healthcare providers.

My empathetic approach and clinical knowledge enable me to foster meaningful connections with my patients and facilitate positive treatment outcomes.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to the bio-psycho-sociocultural model. This has been reflected in my pursuit of treating patients suffering from diverse medical and psychiatric conditions, respective psychological mindedness, and varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. I am fascinated by the human mind, its mechanisms to pursue goals, and the cyclical patterns seen in maladaptation and suffering. I believe in understanding patients' experiences and developing comprehensive treatment plans towards reconciliation. I honor active listening, analytic understanding, supportive psychotherapy techniques, and evidence-based and methodological treatment for patient care and actualization. My goal is to assist patients in navigating short- and long-term goals as well as improved quality of life. I focus on medication management, offered in conjunction with supportive therapy, in 1-hour initial and 30-minute follow-up visits. I believe that appropriate patients can benefit from additional exploratory and self-actualizing therapy from other valued and specialized therapists to support targeted goals, and I will not hesitate to recommend and promote consultations with therapists for such patients who are ready to pursue. Ultimately, I seek to understand, validate, and treat patients in a collaborative therapeutic alliance.

I completed my medical education at the East Carolina Brody School of Medicine as a Brody Scholar, and subsequently completed psychiatry residency at Jackson Health System/University of Miami. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse array of patients including high-functioning patients, veterans, trafficking victims, the severely mentally ill of low socio-economic status, and cancer patients across three distinct hospital systems via telemedicine and face-to-face interactions. My experience includes working with patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, mood disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and more.

I begin each encounter with gentle curiosity, inviting patients to share their stories without fear of judgment. Together, I craft an individualized treatment plan with the patient that may include medication, psychotherapy, and/or referrals to subspecialty care, always in close collaboration with other members on the treatment team. My therapeutic orientation is informed by psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavior modalities. I have expertise in the treatment of a diverse range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. I use a developmentally informed and LGBTQ-affirmative approach in my practice, with the aim of enriching meaning and alleviating suffering in the domains of work, play, and love.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist. I earned my undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland, where I also obtained my medical degree. I completed my psychiatry residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, received additional training in child and adolescent psychiatry at Columbia and Cornell, and finished a psychoanalytic fellowship at the New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute. Prior to joining Talkiatry, I was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, where I provided clinical care and teaching along the undergraduate-graduate medical education continuum.