Who We Treat

Children & Adolescents

Erie Psychiatry provides specialized, empathetic care for children and adolescents, starting from age 4 through adulthood. We understand the unique challenges faced by young individuals, from behavioral issues to learning disorders and social anxiety. Our approach is deeply collaborative, involving families in creating supportive treatment plans. Trust us to offer the attentive, comprehensive care your child needs for their mental health and wellbeing.

Adults (Ages 18-65):

At Erie Psychiatry, we offer specialized care for adults aged 18 to 65 facing mental health challenges. Understanding that each individual's experience is unique, we delve into the root causes of a wide range of issues, from insomnia and depression to the complexities of personal relationships. Our commitment is to work closely with you, crafting a treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and fosters lasting mental wellness.

What We Help With

Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Social Anxiety

Separation Anxiety

Phobias and Fears

Trauma and Stress

Panic Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)

Inattentiveness

Poor Focus & Difficulty Concentrating Symptoms

Hyperactivity & Impulsivity Behaviors

Learning Disorders

First Diagnosed Females

Depression & Mood Disorders

Major Depressive Disorder

Postpartum Depression

Bipolar Disorder

Emotional Dysregulation

Grief and loss

Self Harm Behaviors & Suicidal Thoughts

Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Binge Eating Disorder

Disordered Eating Patterns

Body Dysmorphia

Special Populations

Autism Spectrum Disorder &
Neurotypical/Neurodiverse

Complex Medical Comorbidities w/ Psychiatric Concerns

Sleep Disorders (Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy & Hypersomnia)

Chronic Pain

Substance Abuse Treatment & MAT Services

Perinatal Populations (prenatal, pregnant and postpartum)

Behavioral Issues

Parent-Child Conflicts

Behavioral Issues in Academic Setting or at Home

Oppositional & Defiant Behaviors

School Refusal

ADHD Testing

We offer detailed ADHD testing and evaluations to make sure you or your child gets an accurate assessment. Our testing process helps us determine if ADHD criteria are met and understand the severity of symptoms. This allows us to see if medication management may help. By looking at individual symptoms, we can create a personalized treatment plan that works for you in different settings like home, school, or work. Once diagnosed, our caring team will work with you to develop a plan that meets your needs and supports your path to improved mental health.

Services We Offer

  • Personalized Medication Management

    Navigating the world of psychiatric medications can be complex and overwhelming. At Erie Psychiatry, we are committed to making this process as clear and beneficial as possible. Our medication management approach is deeply personalized, ensuring that any medication prescribed aligns with your unique health needs, lifestyle, and treatment goals. We provide expert guidance and ongoing support, adjusting treatment as necessary to optimize your mental health and wellbeing. Trust us to be your partner in managing your mental health with the utmost care and professionalism.

  • Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessments

    At Erie Psychiatry, we understand the importance of accurate and thorough diagnostic assessments in shaping effective treatment plans. Our comprehensive diagnostic process is designed to understand your unique experiences and challenges in-depth. We combine clinical expertise with a compassionate approach, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for you to share your story. This detailed understanding allows us to create a personalized treatment plan that truly addresses your individual needs and sets the foundation for your journey towards mental wellness.

  • Prioritizing Personalized Treatment

    If you're feeling dissatisfied with your current medication plan, Erie Psychiatry is here to help. We believe in a collaborative approach to customize your medication regimen, focusing on your unique needs and concerns. Our goal is to find a balance that maximizes therapeutic benefits while minimizing side effects, always with an eye towards reducing long-term dependency. Let's work together to refine your treatment, ensuring it aligns perfectly with your path to better mental health.

  • Flexible Scheduling

    We understand the importance of convenient mental health care. Our flexible scheduling options are designed to minimize wait times and offer longer appointments, accommodating your unique needs. We're committed to not just immediate relief but also setting you up for long-term wellness. Contact us to learn how we can tailor our schedule to fit yours, supporting your mental health journey.

  • Genetic Testing

    At Erie Psychiatry, we now offer genetic testing to guide your medication treatment. This process, involving a simple cheek swab, unlocks insights into how your unique genetic makeup may interact with various psychiatric medications. Quick and convenient, the test results are analyzed swiftly, often within a couple of days. These insights help us tailor your medication regimen more effectively, aiming to reduce trial and error and side effect risks. This innovative approach is part of our commitment to providing you with the most personalized and effective mental health care.

  • Modern Access to Care

    In today's fast-paced world, flexibility in accessing mental health care is crucial. At Erie Psychiatry, we embrace this need by providing a variety of appointment formats including phone, video, and in-person options. Our goal is to ensure that high-quality psychiatric care is always within your reach, fitting seamlessly into your life. Choose the mode of communication that works best for you and experience uninterrupted, personalized care, whenever and wherever you need it.

Balance means something different to everyone.

Our goal is to help you find you again and allowing you to focus on what matters most in your life.

Looking for balance?

ADHD- It’s Different in Females

female ADHD

Understanding ADHD in Females: Bridging the Diagnostic Gap

Historically, ADHD in females has been under-diagnosed, often overlooked during childhood and adolescence. This gap stems from earlier perceptions of ADHD as a disorder primarily affecting males, with females exhibiting symptoms in less recognized ways. However, advancements in diagnostic approaches are changing this narrative. We at Erie Psychiatry are at the forefront of these changes, ensuring females with ADHD receive the attention and care they deserve. Our enhanced focus on accurate diagnostics means we can now support those who may have been missed or misunderstood in the past, opening doors to effective treatment and understanding.

ADHD Evaluation Process: Comprehensive and Personalized

For those exploring an ADHD diagnosis, we at Erie Psychiatry offer a thorough evaluation process. This begins once you've established care with us, starting with an initial psychiatric evaluation. We do not provide standalone ADHD diagnostic evaluations, as understanding ADHD's impact requires a deep dive into your experiences across various aspects of life, including home, work, school, and social interactions. We encourage you to discuss your concerns and the evaluation process during your first appointment. Our team is dedicated to explaining what to expect and ensuring you receive the comprehensive care and understanding you need on your mental health journey.

Your Visits: What To Expect

  • Your first appointment will include a comprehensive review of your mental, physical, social and biological health history, all of which help build a narrative and map out an effective treatment plan. During this visit, we’ll spend time learning about you, hearing your story, and asking you a few questions. We’ll learn about the important people in your life, your habits and routines, and what you’d like help with. Along with this, we’ll have an initial discussion of your goals which will help tailor recommendations made specifically for you.

    *Please note medications are not prescribed in the initial evaluation, but are discussed in detail during the Treatment Planning visit

    Duration: 50 minutes

  • Developing an effective treatment plan provides us a “blueprint” of how to best approach your individual concerns. During this appointment we’ll talk about if you’ve tried medication, what your experience was like as well as what worked and what didn’t work.

    We’ll talk about the different treatment options that are available, including any recommended psychiatric medication, nutritional supplements and other modalities. Mental health treatment is a process, rather than a destination. Treatment includes an ongoing conversation and in-depth exploration of your symptoms and how it relates to diagnostics. This allows us to design a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs.

    At Erie Psychiatry, we aim to develop a treatment plan that addresses not only how we can help manage the symptoms, but to find the root of their cause, so that eventually, you may not need medication or may need less of it in the future.

    Duration: 25 minutes

  • 25-minute visits:

    Created to allow us time to discuss how your treatment is going, response to treatment, including medication and supplements, review medical changes/updates, discuss recent emotional changes and any concerns from the parent/guardian. Appointments will be scheduled based on the clinical necessity and be discussed with you after each appointment we have together.

    Fee: $180

    50-minute visits:

    These appointments are designed for patients who would like to bring a family member, partner, or alternative support who would like to learn more about their treatment plan, or have questions about specific medications or diagnoses. 50-minutes allows time for us to fully discuss everyone’s concerns, review complex cases that may require more time and to discuss changing the course of your treatment.

    Fee: $300

  • Erie Psychiatry is dedicated to providing comprehensive and empathetic care for individuals grappling with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and mental health conditions. Our goal is to offer a supportive environment that empowers patients to navigate their recovery journey successfully. With a strong focus on individualized care, we utilize a range of evidence-based treatments, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), to address the unique needs of each patient. This approach ensures effective management of SUDs, contributing to improved patient outcomes and overall well-being. 

Looking for Something Specific?

If you’d like to learn more about a diagnosis or your diagnosis is not listed above, please let us know!

A lot of our work with our patients is centered around finding the right diagnosis, finding what treatment works for you as an individual, and how to reduce your symptoms to a more manageable level. Many of our patients have never been diagnosed before meeting with us.

We also enjoy working with those who have psychiatric symptoms or responses to treatment outside of the typical “normal” presentation.

Diagnostics and specialty evaluations is our bread and butter, and we’d be happy to help with your individual symptoms and concerns.