Autism Psychiatrists in Ardmore, PA
I specialize in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Autism in children and adults.
I believe in the importance of trust in a therapeutic relationship. My goal is to ensure that people feel heard and understood, whether discussing routine treatments, medication side effects, or more sensitive topics. I am very collaborative in my work and will gladly speak to other providers.
I specialize in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Autism in children and adults.
I believe in the importance of trust in a therapeutic relationship. My goal is to ensure that people feel heard and understood, whether discussing routine treatments, medication side effects, or more sensitive topics. I am very collaborative in my work and will gladly speak to other providers.
Hi, I am Pooja Shah, a board-certified child psychiatrist and adult psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, Genetic and Neurodevelopmental disorders Intellectual Disability, Bipolar Disorder and OCD.
I offer individualized evidence based treatments for a range of mental health conditions in adults and children. I specialize in child and adolescent psychiatry and treat patients with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Bipolar disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, complex medication management. I use talk therapy and judicious use of medications.
Hi, I am Pooja Shah, a board-certified child psychiatrist and adult psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, Genetic and Neurodevelopmental disorders Intellectual Disability, Bipolar Disorder and OCD.
I offer individualized evidence based treatments for a range of mental health conditions in adults and children. I specialize in child and adolescent psychiatry and treat patients with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Bipolar disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, complex medication management. I use talk therapy and judicious use of medications.
I also help individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and autism.
I am a triple board certified, Yale-trained psychiatrist, with 15 years clinical experience in multiple fields, including addiction.
As a former C-suite physician executive, I help high-performing individuals, professionals and executives navigate high-stakes career transitions and optimize performance. I address barriers like unhealthy coping, impostor syndrome and burnout.
I also treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, Long COVID and PMDD.
This integrative approach enables you perform at your best, find meaning in your work, and live a quality life at all stages.
I also help individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and autism.
I am a triple board certified, Yale-trained psychiatrist, with 15 years clinical experience in multiple fields, including addiction.
As a former C-suite physician executive, I help high-performing individuals, professionals and executives navigate high-stakes career transitions and optimize performance. I address barriers like unhealthy coping, impostor syndrome and burnout.
I also treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, Long COVID and PMDD.
This integrative approach enables you perform at your best, find meaning in your work, and live a quality life at all stages.
I am a double ABPN board certified psychiatrist in private practice specializing in both Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. I offer individualized, compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric treatment using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. I treat patients across the life span, from early elementary school age to older adults. In addition to providing ongoing care for patients and their families, I am also available for consultation and second opinion evaluations. Telehealth appointments are available.
I am a double ABPN board certified psychiatrist in private practice specializing in both Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. I offer individualized, compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric treatment using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. I treat patients across the life span, from early elementary school age to older adults. In addition to providing ongoing care for patients and their families, I am also available for consultation and second opinion evaluations. Telehealth appointments are available.
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This includes ADHD, Autism/ ASD, depression, anxiety, bipolar spectrum, Schizophrenia, and intergenerational trauma.
Are you longing for peace in your home? Is your family struggling daily with unsolved problems? Are you or your child impacted by ADHD? Has your child’s behavior impacted your relationship?
This includes ADHD, Autism/ ASD, depression, anxiety, bipolar spectrum, Schizophrenia, and intergenerational trauma.
Are you longing for peace in your home? Is your family struggling daily with unsolved problems? Are you or your child impacted by ADHD? Has your child’s behavior impacted your relationship?
I lead Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry, a concierge mental health practice based in Devon, Pennsylvania, where we offer a wide range of services, including medication management, therapy, ketamine for depression, ketamine-assisted therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), neurofeedback, biofeedback, wrap-around services, executive function services, and autism testing.
With over 15 years of experience, I have had the privilege of treating patients across all age groups and backgrounds, addressing a variety of psychiatric conditions, including mood, anxiety, neurodevelopment, executive function, and psychotic disorders. I specialize in treatment resistant depression, offering ketamine and TMS as well.
I lead Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry, a concierge mental health practice based in Devon, Pennsylvania, where we offer a wide range of services, including medication management, therapy, ketamine for depression, ketamine-assisted therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), neurofeedback, biofeedback, wrap-around services, executive function services, and autism testing.
With over 15 years of experience, I have had the privilege of treating patients across all age groups and backgrounds, addressing a variety of psychiatric conditions, including mood, anxiety, neurodevelopment, executive function, and psychotic disorders. I specialize in treatment resistant depression, offering ketamine and TMS as well.
We address behavioral challenges in children including children diagnosed with autism.
Are daily challenges affecting either you or your child's mental & physical health? Are you stressed, anxious, sad, tired, irritable, struggling to focus, experiencing difficulty falling or staying asleep, or not getting restful sleep? Our Integrative approach views the person as a whole to offer a variety of treatment options to meet your needs.
We address behavioral challenges in children including children diagnosed with autism.
Are daily challenges affecting either you or your child's mental & physical health? Are you stressed, anxious, sad, tired, irritable, struggling to focus, experiencing difficulty falling or staying asleep, or not getting restful sleep? Our Integrative approach views the person as a whole to offer a variety of treatment options to meet your needs.
Joseph Gagnon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP, MSN, BS, RN-BC
1 Endorsed
Chesterbrook, PA 19087
Waitlist for new clients
Joe Gagnon, owner of Psychiatric Edge, brings nearly 15 years of psychiatric experience treating children, adolescents, and adults, with expertise in ADHD, ASD, Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic and Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and PANS/PANDAS.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner treating clients of all ages, I specialize in thorough, individualized care. I uncover what others might miss through genetic testing, blood work, and alternative treatments to enhance medications. I’m highly responsive between sessions and pride myself on finding effective paths to healing for every client I treat.
Joe Gagnon, owner of Psychiatric Edge, brings nearly 15 years of psychiatric experience treating children, adolescents, and adults, with expertise in ADHD, ASD, Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic and Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and PANS/PANDAS.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner treating clients of all ages, I specialize in thorough, individualized care. I uncover what others might miss through genetic testing, blood work, and alternative treatments to enhance medications. I’m highly responsive between sessions and pride myself on finding effective paths to healing for every client I treat.
You're juggling a lot. Maybe anxiety keeps you up at night, depression makes the days feel heavy, or ADHD makes it hard to keep up. You might be a teen still figuring things out, or an adult who's tried to push through alone for too long. You want more than just managing symptoms. You want to actually feel like yourself again. You're ready to take that first step, and I'm here for all of it.
You're juggling a lot. Maybe anxiety keeps you up at night, depression makes the days feel heavy, or ADHD makes it hard to keep up. You might be a teen still figuring things out, or an adult who's tried to push through alone for too long. You want more than just managing symptoms. You want to actually feel like yourself again. You're ready to take that first step, and I'm here for all of it.
Comprehensive Autism Testing $1499.
Concierge psychiatry. Payment required in advance to secure appointment time. Accepting new patients. Message through Psychology Today. Serving AZ, CO, DE, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, MN, PA, VA, WV.
Comprehensive Autism Testing $1499.
Concierge psychiatry. Payment required in advance to secure appointment time. Accepting new patients. Message through Psychology Today. Serving AZ, CO, DE, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, MN, PA, VA, WV.
I provide a complete range of psychiatric services including comprehensive evaluation, medication management, individual therapy and family therapy for children of all ages through adults. I understand how the complex dynamics of family affect the individual and how having a challenging child with emotional and behavioral problems affect the family system as well. I focus on the strengths of each child, individual and family, and utilize them in therapy to empower the child and their families to help them accept and overcome their issues.
I provide a complete range of psychiatric services including comprehensive evaluation, medication management, individual therapy and family therapy for children of all ages through adults. I understand how the complex dynamics of family affect the individual and how having a challenging child with emotional and behavioral problems affect the family system as well. I focus on the strengths of each child, individual and family, and utilize them in therapy to empower the child and their families to help them accept and overcome their issues.
I work with children, teenagers, and their families on concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, autism spectrum conditions, OCD, trauma, and behavioral difficulties that have not responded to other interventions.
Medication is one tool, not the default first step. Before any prescribing decision, I consider behavioral approaches, school accommodations, and whether therapy would help. When medication is appropriate, I explain my reasoning clearly to parents and, in age-appropriate ways, to the young person themselves. My goal is for families to leave with clear plans.
I work with children, teenagers, and their families on concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, autism spectrum conditions, OCD, trauma, and behavioral difficulties that have not responded to other interventions.
Medication is one tool, not the default first step. Before any prescribing decision, I consider behavioral approaches, school accommodations, and whether therapy would help. When medication is appropriate, I explain my reasoning clearly to parents and, in age-appropriate ways, to the young person themselves. My goal is for families to leave with clear plans.
Treating a broad spectrum of mental health diagnoses, specializing in ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Ann has a graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. She is board certified and licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is nationally certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She is a certified autism specialist through the NAS of the UK and IBCCES in U.S.
Treating a broad spectrum of mental health diagnoses, specializing in ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Ann has a graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. She is board certified and licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is nationally certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She is a certified autism specialist through the NAS of the UK and IBCCES in U.S.
Currently accepting new patients in PA, NJ, FL, & MI- Telehealth Only. Please send us an email! I am a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through AANP, and I graduated from Frontier Nursing University with my MSN & Drexel University for my BSN. I provide mental health care & wellness to clients. I have practiced in various mental health areas with 10+ years of experience providing care to children through geriatrics. I’ve always had a passion for the mental health specialty in caring for clients and providing positive client outcomes for themselves as well as their families. I make a great effort to provide safe client care.
Currently accepting new patients in PA, NJ, FL, & MI- Telehealth Only. Please send us an email! I am a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through AANP, and I graduated from Frontier Nursing University with my MSN & Drexel University for my BSN. I provide mental health care & wellness to clients. I have practiced in various mental health areas with 10+ years of experience providing care to children through geriatrics. I’ve always had a passion for the mental health specialty in caring for clients and providing positive client outcomes for themselves as well as their families. I make a great effort to provide safe client care.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Ages 14-60 / Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder. New patient appointments within 1-2 weeks.
Anxiety, mood changes, or trouble focusing can feel overwhelming—you don’t have to face it alone.
I’m a dual board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner providing personalized, compassionate care for individuals ages 14–60. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and related concerns, with a focus on helping you feel more balanced, confident, and in control of your life.
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to you.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Ages 14-60 / Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder. New patient appointments within 1-2 weeks.
Anxiety, mood changes, or trouble focusing can feel overwhelming—you don’t have to face it alone.
I’m a dual board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner providing personalized, compassionate care for individuals ages 14–60. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and related concerns, with a focus on helping you feel more balanced, confident, and in control of your life.
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to you.
Welcome to Healthstead Psychiatry LLC, where we redefine mental health care as a holistic journey toward healing and empowerment. As a beacon of compassion and expertise, our clinic is poised to meet the diverse mental health needs of individuals navigating every stage of life. Our clinic is dedicated to addressing a spectrum of mental health issues with a particular focus on adolescents, teens, and patients from diverse age groups, including children (<13), teenagers (13-17), young adults (18-24), adults (25-64), and seniors (65 and older).
Welcome to Healthstead Psychiatry LLC, where we redefine mental health care as a holistic journey toward healing and empowerment. As a beacon of compassion and expertise, our clinic is poised to meet the diverse mental health needs of individuals navigating every stage of life. Our clinic is dedicated to addressing a spectrum of mental health issues with a particular focus on adolescents, teens, and patients from diverse age groups, including children (<13), teenagers (13-17), young adults (18-24), adults (25-64), and seniors (65 and older).
Hello, I am Christopher Clark from Integrative Psychiatry of America, and I am happy to introduce a different type of Psychiatry. Are you tired of someone just prescribing you medications? We offer a holistic approach to psychiatric care. We specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. We lead with empathy, and we listen. Integrative Psychiatry involves laboratory analysis, genetic screening, diet, education, planning, and exercise management. We lead with compassionate care and utilize supplementation to assist with pharmacotherapy.
Hello, I am Christopher Clark from Integrative Psychiatry of America, and I am happy to introduce a different type of Psychiatry. Are you tired of someone just prescribing you medications? We offer a holistic approach to psychiatric care. We specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. We lead with empathy, and we listen. Integrative Psychiatry involves laboratory analysis, genetic screening, diet, education, planning, and exercise management. We lead with compassionate care and utilize supplementation to assist with pharmacotherapy.
Katelin Crane
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-B
14 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I also offer focused diagnostic evaluations for ADHD and Autism.
Hey there! I'm Katie, and I am dedicated to being the supportive relationship that you need to gain mastery of your mental health as you navigate life’s ups and downs. No matter what you are facing, whether it be depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, mood swings, sleep troubles, substance use, or something else, I am here to help! Deciding to get help can be intimidating, but I am committed to helping you feel safe to share your thoughts and feelings, building confidence within vulnerability, and I will be there every step of the way!
I also offer focused diagnostic evaluations for ADHD and Autism.
Hey there! I'm Katie, and I am dedicated to being the supportive relationship that you need to gain mastery of your mental health as you navigate life’s ups and downs. No matter what you are facing, whether it be depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, mood swings, sleep troubles, substance use, or something else, I am here to help! Deciding to get help can be intimidating, but I am committed to helping you feel safe to share your thoughts and feelings, building confidence within vulnerability, and I will be there every step of the way!
Our commitment is to offer you a full service of personalized psychiatric assessment and treatment.
Our commitment is to offer you a full service of personalized psychiatric assessment and treatment.
With over 25 years of combined experience in behavioral health and psychiatric nursing, I've dedicated my career to helping adults and adolescents find relief, stability, and a clearer path forward. My practice centers on the evaluation and medication management of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, psychosis, and more. But beyond diagnoses and treatment plans, what drives me is the relationship I build with each patient. I believe the provider–patient connection is foundational to real, lasting progress — and I take the time to understand your full story before we ever talk about next steps.
With over 25 years of combined experience in behavioral health and psychiatric nursing, I've dedicated my career to helping adults and adolescents find relief, stability, and a clearer path forward. My practice centers on the evaluation and medication management of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, psychosis, and more. But beyond diagnoses and treatment plans, what drives me is the relationship I build with each patient. I believe the provider–patient connection is foundational to real, lasting progress — and I take the time to understand your full story before we ever talk about next steps.
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FAQ - Autism Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder, often referred to simply as autism, is a developmental condition defined by social, communication, and behavioral differences. These challenges can make it difficult for individuals with autism to form and maintain relationships, adapt to changing environments, or thrive in traditional school settings. Symptoms of autism typically emerge in early childhood and are often first noticed by caregivers who observe difficulties in social interactions, the presence of repetitive behaviors, or unusually intense interests in specific topics. Children with autism may also show heightened sensitivity to certain sensory experiences, such as loud noises, bright lights, or specific textures in food or clothing.
How do psychiatrists diagnose and support children with autism?
Psychiatrists, often working in partnership with a pediatrician or developmental specialist, can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment planning for children with autism. Diagnosis usually begins with an evaluation to assess the child's development, behavior, and overall functioning. Psychiatrists with expertise in autism are skilled at distinguishing the condition from other developmental or behavioral conditions that may share overlapping features, such as learning disorders. After diagnosis, psychiatrists may recommend a variety of supports, including behavioral interventions like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, and/or family counseling. While there is no medication specific to autism, psychiatrists may prescribe medication to help manage co-occurring conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in autism?
Because autism presents differently in each individual and is typically identified in childhood, it is especially important to find a psychiatrist with experience working with young children and families. The Psychology Today online directory can help identify providers who specialize in autism and allows for filters based on treatment approaches, age group, and other preferences. When selecting a provider, it is helpful to ask about their specific experience with autism, their philosophy on therapy and medication use, and how they coordinate care with therapists, educators, and other members of a child's care team. Practical factors—such as appointment availability, insurance acceptance, and whether the provider offers in-person or telehealth visits—should also be taken into account to ensure a good fit.