PTSD Psychiatrists in Pennsylvania

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 provide care to both adolescents and adults using an eclectic approach based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care approaches to assist with challenging negative thoughts and beliefs that interfere with experiencing joy in daily life. This allows me to create a safe and comforting environment to serve diverse populations, including individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community. I continue to have a passion for working with those navigating struggles with substance use and recovery efforts through the use of person-centered and strengths-based modalities, as well as incorporating 12-step programming. I am also well versed in assisting individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, grief and loss, eating disorders, chronic mental and/or physical health issues, and unexpected life changes.

Through treatment, I work alongside the individual to explore personal thoughts, beliefs, and values that influence one's reactions to their lived experiences. My approach allows for the exploration and building of healthy coping skills, positive thought replacements, and processing of past and current life events that lead to struggles with daily distress. Through my warmth, compassion, and strong sense of empathy, I strive to provide my clients with an open, positive, and affirming therapeutic relationship.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 15 years of experience as a therapist. I graduated from Arcadia University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and received a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Psychology from La Salle University in 2010. Following the completion of my education, I spent a decade providing direct patient care and clinical leadership in an inpatient co-occurring disorders treatment facility.

I believe in an all-inclusive approach that utilizes mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, behavioral activation techniques, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I allow my clients to direct the type of treatment they need, since every human is an expert of their own experience. The style of treatment I use is tailored to meet the needs of each individual client with compassion and respect, and I value the entire person. I utilize unconditional positive regard with each individual I work with. I specialize in working with minorities and the LGBTQAI+ community, and I have considerable experience serving individuals who face chronic pain and disabling health conditions. I also practice a harm reduction approach and engage in a respectful position towards people using substances including alcohol, and I can assist with strategies for reduction including abstinence-based recovery.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working as an experienced psychotherapist for over the last twelve years, in settings such as health care settings, community mental health, and mobile therapy. I attended undergraduate school in Springfield, MO and obtained my graduate degree, a Master's of Science in Counseling Psychology, from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. Over the last six years, I have worked predominately with adults with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) in a health care setting with patients who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS as well as other varieties of chronic conditions. I have experience working with individuals who have disorders like depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, bipolar, trauma, chronic medical issues, grief, and substance abuse disorders.

I am committed to providing you with a space to grow, learn self-acceptance, and focus on your commitment to yourself.

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.

I am a licensed professional counselor certified by the NBCC, with additional certifications in Telehealth EMDR and as a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider. At Talkiatry, I work as a psychotherapist alongside a licensed psychiatrist in the states of Pennsylvania and New York. My areas of focus span child, adolescent, and adult populations, and I offer modalities including CBT, DBT, Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Problem Solving Therapy, Psychoanalytical Therapies, and Adult ADHD. I am also trained in modalities for specialty groups such as LGBTQ+, Family/Couples Therapy, and Personality Disorders, and I have experience with DID and Depersonalization.

I received my undergraduate and Master's degrees from Gannon University in Erie, PA. My undergraduate majors are Political Science and Psychology, and my Master's is in Community Counseling. I began my career as a therapist at Sarah Reed Children's Center, where I provided individual therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, and assessments. From there, I moved to Alabama to do administrative work and private practice, and I am now back in Pennsylvania. My work in Pennsylvania and New York focuses on Outpatient Therapy as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My most recent certifications are within the work with Telemedicine for mental health conditions.

I have always believed that medication must be used in conjunction with psychodynamic therapy, and medical and social supports to most appropriately treat a patient. I offer 30-minute sessions consisting of medication management and brief therapeutic support. I specialize in treating victims of trauma and medical comorbidity.

I am board certified in adult psychiatry and completed fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (Psychosomatic Medicine). I have been practicing psychiatry since 2006. I completed my medical degree at Drexel University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, my psychiatric residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, and my consultation/liaison psychiatric fellowship at Long Island Jewish Hospital in Queens, NY. I continued to work in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at North Shore Hospital in NY, before working for nine years at Philadelphia Veterans Administration Hospital as a staff psychiatrist and associate at the University of Pennsylvania University Hospital. During this time, I worked closely with patients struggling with Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety, and I served as an attending psychiatrist in training medical students, psychiatric residents, and fellows. Following a move to New Zealand, I worked as lead psychiatrist for Te Puna Waiora, Maori Mental Health team (Indigenous Person mental health clinic) at Counties Manakau District Health Board. I worked with multiple patients facing cultural challenges, as well as psychosocial stressors including poverty, family fragmentation, and poor education. During this time, I worked within the indigenous system of mental health, which treats not just emotional or physical issues for a person, but spiritual and familial as well. I have incorporated this into my treatment approach for all patients.

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 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 am board-certified in adult psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and focus my practice on medication management. I also engage in supportive therapy in a comprehensive way, focusing on the patient as a whole and not just the symptoms. I have a broad understanding of vitamin support as an adjunctive treatment to traditional medication, and I have broadened my understanding of second-line treatment, having been certified in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), conducting clinics in Clozapine and Long-Acting Antipsychotics (LOA), and conducting assessments for patients interested in weight loss surgery. My approach to treatment is comprehensive, and I may consider the addition of therapy, either by referral or by collaborating with an existing therapist, for a more rounded approach and improved outcome. My current areas of focus are adults with Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Co-Occurring Substance disorders, as well as patients with varied concomitant medical problems.

I received my medical degree from the Universidad Central del Caribe, located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Upon graduation, I relocated to Philadelphia, where I completed my residency program at Einstein Medical Center. After completing my training, I worked for 8 years in a community mental health clinic, treating an underserved population in all modalities of psychiatric care. Over my 12-year career, I have treated both adult males and females, including seniors, which has led to varied and wide-ranging diagnoses. After leaving the community clinic setting, I began working for an outpatient clinic in a suburb of Philadelphia.

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 dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where clients feel heard and empowered. My treatment style is integrative and person-centered, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, supportive therapy, goal-oriented therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions. I help clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns while developing practical tools for coping, healing, and growth. I believe in tailoring each treatment plan to the unique goals, strengths, and values of the individual, and take pride in walking alongside my clients through life's challenges with compassion and respect.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and hold a Master's degree in Social Work. I have extensive experience across outpatient, telehealth, and managed care settings.

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 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 view each patient and their caregiver's circumstance as unique. I take a holistic and collaborative approach to help patients understand their options. While the focus may be on psychoeducation and medication management with supportive and psychodynamic therapeutic interventions, there may be a need for additional therapy, and I may ask that a therapist be added to the treatment team. I work towards establishing a meaningful, trusting relationship.

I am double board certified in General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I have worked in various settings with culturally diverse populations, with a primary focus on caring for children in outpatient programs. I have spent over ten years as an administrative leader, having chaired and co-chaired committees overseeing the practice of fellow psychiatrists and served as Discipline Chief. I have also been teaching and supervising Nurse Practitioner students and Physician Assistant students. I am experienced with a wide variety of psychiatric diagnoses and therapeutic modalities.

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 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.