Bipolar Disorder Psychiatrists in Pennsylvania

I use a compassionate and thoughtful approach in order to form a collaborative partnership with my patients. I believe in treating the person as a whole and tailoring treatments to each individual's specific needs. I hold a special interest in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and OCD. I work with patients in 30-minute follow-up sessions, where in addition to medication management I provide supportive and at times psychodynamic therapeutic techniques.

I am double board certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I graduated from Tufts University before completing medical school at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. I then completed residency at Maimonides Medical Center, where I was a Chief Resident, and subsequently pursued an addiction psychiatry fellowship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. I was also trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy by the Psychoanalytic Association of NY. Following my training, I returned to Maimonides Medical Center, where I worked as an attending in the adult outpatient clinic, treating patients from many different backgrounds with a wide array of diagnoses.

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.

Dr. Kira Posterarois double board-certified in General and Addiction Psychiatry and has over 10 years of clinical practice experience. She completed residency training at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, followed by a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY. Her career has included serving as Director of Psychiatric Services at an addiction treatment center in Pittsburgh, PA, as well as Section Chief Psychiatrist for Addiction Services and then Chief of Psychiatry at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, where she had the honor of caring for our nation’s Veterans for nearly 9 years.  

Dr. Posteraro approaches care collaboratively and holistically, combining motivational interviewing, supportive therapeutic techniques, and evidence-based medication management. She meets patients where they are, working together to create personalized treatment plans that support recovery and overall well-being. While she specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders,

Dr. Posteraro has broad experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related conditions across diverse patient populations.

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 a Board Certified Psychiatrist and have specialized in Addiction Psychiatry. I have a special interest in treating individuals having a substance use history and struggling to quit, and have expertise in treating patients with a dual diagnosis of substance use with other psychiatric conditions. I also have an interest in treating patients with mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.

I completed my residency at the WVU campus of Charleston, WV, and completed the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at UPMC/Western Psychiatry Institute in Pittsburgh, PA. I previously worked as an Assistant Professor at WVU of Charleston, where I was involved in working with residents in inpatient and outpatient settings, provided psychiatric consult services to hospitalized patients, and was part of the Outpatient Comprehensive Opioid Treatment Program where I provided Medication Assisted Treatment for patients with substance use disorders.

I primarily do medication management, in addition to providing some supportive therapy and motivational interviewing in my 30-minute follow-up appointments. I may also suggest bringing in a therapist to add to your care if clinically necessary.

My practice focuses on medication management. My goals include helping people feel comfortable seeking treatment as well as promoting an understanding of the purpose and reasoning behind the use of various medications to treat psychiatric disorders. Typically, I offer this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. When I believe that additional therapy is also needed, I will ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome. I appreciate and value working with therapists within the Talkiatry practice and in the community in a collaborative effort to promote wellness. I strive to build strong therapeutic relationships with the people I see in my practice. I have interests in pharmacogenomics as well as treatment resistant approaches to depression.

I am a board certified general psychiatrist. Before joining Talkiatry, I practiced extensively in community mental health with adults of all ages in both outpatient and inpatient settings and as the medical director of several intensive outpatient and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) based programs. I also have experience in private practice and in the dual diagnoses of mental health and substance abuse disorders. I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology and then completed medical school at West Virginia University School of Medicine. I trained during my residency at WVU, where I served as a chief resident and received the Brandon K. Fuller Award for Physician Empathy in 2017. I appear in several professional publications.

My passions include working in the community at large to encourage a better understanding of mental health disorders and to promote suicide awareness and prevention.

I provide compassionate, evidence-based, individualized, holistic care for patients suffering from a variety of mental health diagnoses and concerns. My specialty interests include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and holistic wellness. I incorporate supportive therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and solutions-focused therapy into my sessions. I am also a certified Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) provider for PTSD.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree with Magna Cum Laude distinction from Carleton College, where I majored in biology. I completed my Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Toledo and my psychiatry residency at the University of Cincinnati, where I served as the outpatient chief resident physician.

I am a board certified adult psychiatrist. I offer guidance with navigating difficult and painful emotions that may result from stressful life situations, such as the loss of or separation from a loved one, work related stressors, burn out, adult and childhood trauma, OCD and mood disorders including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and various anxiety disorders. Within a safe and supportive working relationship, I will strive to reach an understanding of your unique situation, identify the issues that are interfering with progress, and develop a plan to better identify and achieve your goals.

Previous to joining Talkiatry, I served as a clinical psychiatrist for the VA Healthcare System, providing care for veterans with a predominant focus on treatment of post traumatic stress disorder. I have also worked collaboratively as an integrated psychiatrist for a primary care FQHC, treating primarily trauma and stressor related disorders within a primary care setting. I completed my Psychiatry Residency from Mount Sinai-Beth Israel in New York City and obtained my medical degree from Temple Medical School in Philadelphia. I offer 60-minute initial appointments and 30-minute follow-up appointments, and I won't hesitate to collaborate with other mental health experts as necessary to better support your needs.

I employ a collaborative, patient-centered approach, tailoring treatment plans to meet each individual's specific needs. My practice integrates pharmacotherapy with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and supportive therapy as needed. I specialize in treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, neuropsychiatric disorders, developmental disorders, and personality disorders. My philosophy is to provide personalized care that makes a meaningful impact at different stages of a patient's life.

I am board-certified in Psychiatry and completed my psychiatry residency training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. With over 14 years of experience, I have worked in a variety of settings, including five years in inpatient psychiatry in Vermont, where I served as Medical Director for a state hospital psychiatric unit and taught medical students. I then spent five years working in an outpatient community mental health center in Pennsylvania before transitioning to telepsychiatry, providing care to individuals in Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York.

During the first visit, patients can expect a comprehensive evaluation focused on understanding their mental health concerns, history, and treatment goals. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach, working closely with patients to create individualized treatment plans, ensuring that each patient receives a balanced and effective combination of medication management and therapeutic interventions suited to their unique needs.

At the heart of my clinical approach is a strong emphasis on establishing trust, rapport, and therapeutic alliance to help persons to feel and live well and to progress toward their goals, both in treatment and in life. I begin with consultation, a compassionate, collaborative process of discovery that culminates in a working diagnostic impression and, in turn, treatment recommendations. For those with whom I engage in a treatment relationship, I provide psychoeducation, medication management, and individual psychotherapy, this last modality predominantly drawing from both psychodynamic and behavioral psychological models to tailor treatment to each patient. On some occasions, I may believe that additional therapy is needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who has been in practice for over ten years. I received my medical degree from Stanford University and went on to complete my residency in psychiatry at Harvard University. After completing training, I cultivated a private practice of psychiatry in San Francisco, California, treating persons with a variety of psychiatric illnesses, while also providing consultation and clinical supervision to psychotherapists in day-treatment and office-based practices. I then served as a psychiatry professor at the Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine in Florida, where, as Associate Director of the Psychiatry Residency Training Program, I provided psychiatric inpatient treatment while bringing leadership, scholarship, teaching, supervision, and mentoring to psychiatry residents and medical students. Most recently, I worked as a senior medical officer/consultant psychiatrist in New Zealand's public health system, serving local communities with expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions. I also continued to supervise U.S.-based psychiatrists, along with New Zealand psychotherapists, in advanced and complex clinical psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.

My approach is rooted in a collaborative treatment model. I work closely with patients, exploring past and current stressors and any relevant medical conditions to develop a comprehensive understanding of their individual needs. Recognizing the importance of cultural competency, I incorporate patients' unique backgrounds, beliefs, and core values into their care plans. In my practice, I employ supportive psychotherapy and mindfulness along with evidence-based medication management, utilizing the most current clinical guidelines and treatment modalities.

I am an adult psychiatrist at Talkiatry. I treat all adults, and my passion lies in providing accessible care for women facing challenges throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and in reproductive psychiatry. My academic background is rooted in science, with an undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of California, Merced. I then pursued my medical doctorate at the Medical University of the Americas. Following medical school, I completed my psychiatry residency training. The first two years were spent at East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine, with a culmination of my last two years of residency at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to further specialize in women's mental health, which solidified my expertise in this vital area.

At Allegheny Health Network's Women's Behavioral Health clinic, I honed my skills in treating a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and related issues, and served as a medical provider for their intensive perinatal/postpartum outpatient clinic. I also developed a deep understanding of perinatal mental health, supporting patients coping with perinatal loss and traumatic birthing experiences.

My practice includes management of psychiatric disorders in adults, including Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and others. I am also interested in treating issues related to women's health. I have an empathetic and culturally sensitive approach that is patient-centered and focused on building a strong therapeutic alliance. I believe in collaborating with other providers involved in the patient's care. My approach involves medication management in tandem with therapy techniques like CBT, Supportive therapy, IPT, and motivation therapy.

I am a Board-Certified General Psychiatrist. I was born and raised in Hyderabad, India, and underwent my medical training at Mamata Medical College, India, before completing residency at Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. I have gained extensive training in psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings and have worked with diverse populations. I have practiced Telepsychiatry since my graduation, including working at community mental health centers serving the serious mentally ill in underserved areas.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of adults, adolescents, and children. I approach patients as whole human beings with the goal of providing a safe therapeutic space that will help patients understand and address their suffering as well as fostering healthy emotional expression and self-awareness. I am collaborative with treatment needs, which may include medication and/or supportive or insight-oriented psychotherapy in 30 or 45 minute follow-up visits. I work with people dealing with trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, relationship conflicts, life transitions, and existential concerns.

I received a Master's in Global Health Systems and Development at Tulane University and then received my medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine. Afterwards, I completed my adult psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship training at Western Psychiatric Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During my training, I treated patients of all ages and diverse backgrounds with particular interest in immigrants and refugees. I have also received additional training in psychodynamic psychotherapy.

I favor a holistic and integrative approach to psychiatry, combining medication management with supportive therapy and elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, while remaining open to other treatment modalities depending on the needs of my patients. When more focused therapy is indicated, I may recommend that my patient work with a provider specializing in a particular modality of therapy as part of their treatment. I treat adult patients with mood disorders including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, anxiety spectrum disorders, OCD, PTSD, and specific phobias.

I began my practice at Talkiatry after completing my psychiatry residency at the Eastern Long Island branch of Stony Brook University, where I treated a diverse patient population. I received my undergraduate degree from St. John's University in Queens, where I studied Philosophy. Initially interested in a career in law, I decided to change gears and pursue a career in medicine after watching a relative struggle with her diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus. I then completed medical school at Tel Aviv University in Israel, where I fell in love with psychiatry during my clerkship at Ichilov Medical Center. During that rotation, I came to appreciate how each patient has his or her own unique story, regardless of their diagnosis.

In my spare time, I enjoy a variety of hobbies, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, running, baseball, and exploring new eateries and shops.

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.

I use evidence-based treatments and supportive psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy to help my patients. I encourage open communication and active participation, as I believe they are key to successful treatment. I have experience treating various psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other related disorders.

I am a board-eligible psychiatrist who received my medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed training in the psychiatric residency program at Millcreek Community Hospital.