OCD Psychiatrists in Pennsylvania

My clinical philosophy centers on an empathetic, nonjudgmental, holistic approach. I collaborate closely with patients to develop a personalized treatment plan that integrates psychiatric medication management with supportive psychotherapy as well as elements of CBT. I have experience treating a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. My initial evaluation includes taking a comprehensive history and getting to know patients as individuals.

I am an adult psychiatrist originally from Northeast Ohio. I earned my undergraduate degree at Marquette University and completed my medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. I completed my residency in psychiatry at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, where I served as chief resident my final year.

My specialty is medication management; however, I believe that a therapeutic relationship is crucial to treatment. I value the privilege of getting to know each patient personally to develop a patient-centered plan of care. I also believe in a holistic approach toward helping patients achieve a healthy and fulfilling quality of life.

I have been board certified in psychiatry since 1991 and have 30 years of experience treating a diverse population of cultures, LGBTQ issues, and different age groups from young adults to seniors. After attending Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore for my bachelor's degree, I received my medical degree from The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey at Rutgers Medical School. I went on to complete a general medical internship at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia and then my psychiatric residency at the University of Pennsylvania.

I have treated patients with a broad spectrum of diagnoses including major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic and anxiety, and addiction. Although the majority of my work has been in outpatient care, I have also worked in emergency settings, inpatient units, and as a consultation-liaison to medical units. I have also enjoyed the honor of working with US military veterans.

Typical follow-up appointments are 30 minutes in length to check on medication effects and for supportive therapy. If I believe that you may benefit from more in-depth therapy, I may recommend adding a therapist to your treatment team.

I am an empathetic and open-minded clinician, striving to meet my clients where they are, build trust, and maintain a safe, non-judgmental environment. I am experienced and passionate about working with teens and adults with various forms of trauma. Additionally, I utilize SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) for families impacted by anxiety and OCD to help them understand the impact these experiences have on their lives, ultimately finding the resolutions and outcomes they hope for. While EMDR therapy is my primary treatment approach for individuals, or SPACE for families, I also utilize ACT, Parts Work, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and others.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of New York. I attended SUNY Buffalo where I obtained a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Education with a Certificate of Advanced Study in School Counseling and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Mental Health Counseling. I started my career as a School Counselor before transitioning full-time to Mental Health Counselor.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who emphasizes a collaborative approach and strong therapeutic alliance in the treatment of psychiatric conditions. Though my practice focuses on medication management, I advocate for a holistic approach to treatment. I may incorporate elements of various psychotherapies, including supportive, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and insight-oriented therapy. At times, I may believe that additional therapy is needed for the best outcome and recommend that you bring a dedicated therapist into your care team.

I completed my undergraduate studies at Tulane University. I received my medical degree from Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine, then completed my residency training in general psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. I have experience working with patients of widely varying backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses, and I work primarily with adult patients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.

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.

I uniquely combine my education, training, and practical experiences into specialized treatment plans. I typically offer this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. Occasionally, I may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome. I specialize in the evaluation and management of major psychiatric disorders, including depression and anxiety.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who completed my psychiatry residency training program at Nassau University Medical Center in Long Island, NY.

A story I came across years back still inspires me each day. A man was taking a morning walk at the beach. He saw that along with the morning tide came hundreds of starfish. When the tide receded, the starfish were left behind and would die in the morning sun. While the tide was fresh and the starfish were alive, the man took a few steps, picked one up, and threw it into the water, and continued throwing starfish back into the ocean. Behind him was a stranger who couldn't understand what this man was doing. He caught up with him and asked, "What are you doing? There are hundreds of starfish. How many can you help? What difference does it make?" The man did not reply; rather, he took two more steps, picked up another one, threw it into the water, and said, "It makes a difference to this one." With this story as my motivation and ultimate objective, it has always been my goal, with each patient, to provide superior services.

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.

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.

I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment characterized by warmth, empathy, and nonjudgmental support. My approach involves collaborating with patients to develop individualized treatment plans that consider cultural, biological, psychological, and social factors. With a primary focus on medication management, I also have a keen interest in psychotherapy, and I often integrate supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy during 30-minute follow-up visits to optimize wellness and recovery. I bring experience in caring for individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, adeptly addressing a wide spectrum of conditions. My expertise extends to treating depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, ADHD, OCD, insomnia, and psychotic disorders; I also have experience treating individuals with medical comorbidities.

I am a board-eligible adult Psychiatrist and staff Psychiatrist at Talkiatry. I completed my medical degree at the University of Benghazi, Faculty of Medicine, and finished my General Psychiatry Residency training at Tower Health/Drexel-Phoenixville Hospital. Throughout my career, I have actively contributed to various leadership roles and committees, demonstrating my commitment to advancing medical education and promoting diversity in the field. During my training, I shared my knowledge through educational presentations and lectures, fostering the growth of fellow trainees and medical students.

My practice is focused on the functionality of a person in their life, including relationships, career, physical wellness, and living a robust life. My interests include providing care for various behavioral health concerns, including Adjustment disorder, Mood disorders (including Treatment resistant depression), Anxiety disorders, PTSD, Neurodegenerative illnesses, Somatic disorders, Gender Dysphoria, and LGBTQIA2S+ community inclusive care. I provide primarily medication management but also include Supportive therapy, Action Oriented therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational interviewing when appropriate. My style is very approachable, inclusive, and always grounded in humanistic values.

I am an American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certified psychiatrist. I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology and arts from the University of Albany, then graduated from St. Matthews University's School of Medicine in the Grand Cayman Islands. After completing my residency at the LSUHSC-Ochsner program in 2016, I worked at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans for 7 years. My roles there included working with patients in the field of Consultation Liaison psychiatry, serving as medical director of the behavioral medical unit (IOP), and leading the transcranial magnetic stimulation clinic.

I have been very involved in academics and won the Faculty Member of the Year, Adult Psychiatry Program, LSU-Ochsner 2021, the Teaching Excellence Award in Psychiatry, University of Queensland 2019, and the Roger Hatchette Award of Excellence in Emergency Psychiatry 2016. In 2023, I served in my community at Crescent Care FQHC clinic.

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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.

At the heart of my clinical approach is a strong emphasis on establishing trust and building a therapeutic relationship. I provide psychoeducation to help patients make informed decisions regarding their care, and I work collaboratively with patients to develop individualized treatment plans to help them achieve their goals. I am experienced in treating various psychiatric illnesses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD. My practice focuses on medication management, which I typically offer in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. Occasionally, I may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome.

I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who completed my undergraduate training at The University of Scranton, followed by medical school at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. I completed my psychiatry residency at Nassau University Medical Center, where I served as the Administrative Chief Resident in my final year. I have been in practice for 4 years and have provided patients with compassionate psychiatric care. Throughout my career, I have worked in community mental health settings, serving a wide variety of patient populations.

Talkiatry takes medication management seriously. All state-controlled substance databases are reviewed and taken into consideration during your initial evaluation.

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.

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.

As an experienced bilingual counselor, I utilize an eclectic approach in my practice, taking into consideration the stage and uniqueness of each client's psychological, emotional, and social needs. Some of my approaches in therapy are the person-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic approach, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approach. I integrate Sensory Motor techniques as well as Mindfulness and Grounding techniques. I also apply a Strength-Based Modality and Trauma-informed Focus, and I implement Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) interventions.

I am an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in the state of Pennsylvania. I received my Master's (M.A.) in Mental Health Counseling from Kutztown University in 2016. I am also a Clinical Psychologist in my home country of Ecuador. I have provided mental and behavioral services to children and their families as a therapeutic staff support and mobile therapist, providing in-home services and services in the community. I have worked in Community Mental Health and Private Practice, where I have gained experience treating various mental health diagnoses that include PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Grief, Adjustment Disorders, etc.

I provide compassionate psychiatric care through a combination of pharmacotherapy and supportive therapy. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ and Spanish-speaking communities. My treatment philosophy is holistic, viewing patients as whole individuals and addressing their specific needs at different stages of life. I also emphasize the importance of exercise, relationships, and overall well-being in my approach to mental health care.

I am a board-eligible adult psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree from Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School and completed my psychiatric residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Throughout my training, I gained experience in a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient and inpatient care, as well as psychiatric emergency services.

During the first visit, patients can expect a comprehensive and patient-centered evaluation. I take the time to understand each patient's symptoms, background, and personal goals. I collaborate with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that may include medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle modifications to support their overall well-being.