PTSD Psychiatrists in Pennsylvania

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 believe in tailoring treatment to each person's needs, and in seeing beyond the diagnosis and focusing on the individual first and foremost. I primarily treat mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and insomnia. I provide a combination of medication management and supportive psychotherapy. Occasionally, I may work with you on finding additional support as well, including bringing on a dedicated therapist as part of your treatment team.

I am a board-eligible adult psychiatrist with Talkiatry. I received my medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, then moved to Washington, D.C. to complete my residency training at Saint Elizabeths Hospital, where I served as Chief Resident during my final year. I am a member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and have presented at the APA Annual Meeting on the topic of virtual fatigue. I have had extensive experience working with a wide array of patients, including college/graduate students, geriatric patients, military veterans, and LGBTQ+ populations.

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 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 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 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.

My practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with supportive therapy and psychoeducation in 20-30 minute follow-up visits. At times, I may recommend additional therapy and ask that you bring another therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome. I bring over twenty years of experience in general adult psychiatry treating a wide variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, and geriatric issues. My treatment philosophy stresses the importance of being responsive, compassionate, and kind. I see my work as the enhancement of hope.

I am board certified in adult psychiatry. I graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. degree in psychology, received my medical degree from the University of South Florida, and completed my residency at New York University and its affiliated hospitals, including Tisch and Lenox Hill, where I served as chief resident. I have worked for over twenty years in private practice and at a large community hospital in Pennsylvania. My extensive hospital experience kept me sharply focused on the connection between medical issues and mental health presentations.

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 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.

My practice focuses on medication management. Typically, I offer this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy during 30-minute follow-up visits. Occasionally, I may believe that additional therapy is warranted and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team in order to provide the best possible outcome.

I am a double boarded psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry. I completed my undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University, followed by my medical degree at SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. I completed my Psychiatry Residency at Stony Brook University Hospital, followed by my fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at Yale New Haven Hospital. I have held academic appointment at Stony Brook University Hospital, practicing as a consultant psychiatrist as well as Associate Program Director of the Psychiatry Residency Program. I have been actively involved in teaching and was awarded "Teacher of the Year" in 2018 by the psychiatry residents.

My practice primarily focuses on medication management, though I use a holistic approach in developing individualized treatment plans. I typically incorporate elements of various psychotherapy modalities, including supportive, cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), and insight-oriented therapy, in 30- or 45-minute follow-up visits. Occasionally, I may believe that more intensive therapy is needed and recommend that you bring a dedicated therapist into your care team for an optimal outcome. I aim to provide mental health care that helps patients live more fulfilling lives.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I received my medical doctorate degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed my residency training in general psychiatry at the University of Michigan. During my training, I gained extensive experience treating psychiatric disorders in diverse populations, including college students, LGBTQ+ individuals, perinatal women, veterans, and those with socioeconomic disadvantages. I have worked with experts on cases of treatment-resistant depression and provided consultations for patients considering procedural interventions, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and ketamine infusion therapy.

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 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.

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 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.