Autism Psychiatrists in Devon, PA
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.
Joseph Gagnon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP, MSN, BS, RN-BC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who face challenges such as treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other complex mental health concerns. As a double board-certified psychiatrist in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry, I understand the unique needs of my clients and their families. My clients often seek compassionate, tailored care to improve their emotional well-being, develop healthier coping skills, and regain a sense of hope and stability in their lives.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who face challenges such as treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other complex mental health concerns. As a double board-certified psychiatrist in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry, I understand the unique needs of my clients and their families. My clients often seek compassionate, tailored care to improve their emotional well-being, develop healthier coping skills, and regain a sense of hope and stability in their lives.
Suffering with mental health issues or conditions is a challenge that no one should face alone, nor without support and treatment. There are many pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options available to provide relief. I am a Board Certified Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of experience helping individuals recover to remission. I assisted in developing the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program at UPenn and received awards for faculty of the year (2016) and preceptor of the year (2018). Let's work together to determine the best course of treatment for you.
Suffering with mental health issues or conditions is a challenge that no one should face alone, nor without support and treatment. There are many pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options available to provide relief. I am a Board Certified Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of experience helping individuals recover to remission. I assisted in developing the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program at UPenn and received awards for faculty of the year (2016) and preceptor of the year (2018). Let's work together to determine the best course of treatment for you.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Visit our website for fees, services & to book an appointment. Dr. Venkat Chakkaravarthi is a Board Certified Psychiatrist in both Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry. He provides medication management and therapy services. Virtual appointments are available for patients who are physically located at the time of their appointment in Pennsylvania only (this means, you do not need to be living in these states).
Visit our website for fees, services & to book an appointment. Dr. Venkat Chakkaravarthi is a Board Certified Psychiatrist in both Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry. He provides medication management and therapy services. Virtual appointments are available for patients who are physically located at the time of their appointment in Pennsylvania only (this means, you do not need to be living in these states).
As a mother of a child with autism, I also advocate for awareness and acceptance both inside and outside the office.
Hi, I’m Chigozie “Blessing” Amaefuna, and I know how heavy life can feel when mental health challenges seem to take over your day-to-day. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or hopeless—unsure if things can ever change. My role is to help you rediscover hope, calm, and strength in a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly heard. Whether you’re managing ADHD, navigating the ups and downs of bipolar disorder, or healing from past trauma, I’ll work alongside you to build I’ll work alongside you to build tools, confidence, and resilience.
As a mother of a child with autism, I also advocate for awareness and acceptance both inside and outside the office.
Hi, I’m Chigozie “Blessing” Amaefuna, and I know how heavy life can feel when mental health challenges seem to take over your day-to-day. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or hopeless—unsure if things can ever change. My role is to help you rediscover hope, calm, and strength in a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly heard. Whether you’re managing ADHD, navigating the ups and downs of bipolar disorder, or healing from past trauma, I’ll work alongside you to build I’ll work alongside you to build tools, confidence, and resilience.
I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in both inpatient and outpatient care. I've worked with diverse populations, from adolescents to older adults, and specialize in depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders. I also have a passion for creating a safe and affirming space for my LGBTQ+ clients, where identity and self-expression are always respected.
I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in both inpatient and outpatient care. I've worked with diverse populations, from adolescents to older adults, and specialize in depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders. I also have a passion for creating a safe and affirming space for my LGBTQ+ clients, where identity and self-expression are always respected.
I provide comprehensive support for individuals navigating a wide range of mental health challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and the emotional complexities that can arise during major life transitions. I also work with clients experiencing symptoms consistent with borderline personality features, such as intense emotions, difficulty with relationships, or feeling easily overwhelmed.
I provide comprehensive support for individuals navigating a wide range of mental health challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and the emotional complexities that can arise during major life transitions. I also work with clients experiencing symptoms consistent with borderline personality features, such as intense emotions, difficulty with relationships, or feeling easily overwhelmed.
Their clients come to them with issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ODD, ADHD, self harm, ODD, eating disorders, postpartum depression, mood instability, bipolar disorder, addictions, autism spectrum disorders,women in menopause, men with sexually dysfunction issues, and the mental health issues for athletes with concussions/sports injuries.
Dr. Katie Bascom is our Psychologist who conducts evaluations/assessments for all ages for ADHD, OCD , Autism, Comprehensive Psycho-Educational Asssessments and Cognitive Impairment. PS is a concierge private practice which means we have the ability to schedule you within a few days of. your initial call, amd can respond to questions in between sessions.
Their clients come to them with issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ODD, ADHD, self harm, ODD, eating disorders, postpartum depression, mood instability, bipolar disorder, addictions, autism spectrum disorders,women in menopause, men with sexually dysfunction issues, and the mental health issues for athletes with concussions/sports injuries.
Dr. Katie Bascom is our Psychologist who conducts evaluations/assessments for all ages for ADHD, OCD , Autism, Comprehensive Psycho-Educational Asssessments and Cognitive Impairment. PS is a concierge private practice which means we have the ability to schedule you within a few days of. your initial call, amd can respond to questions in between sessions.
I specialize in maternal mental health / pre / postpartum, ADHD/ neurodivergent care, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety.
I provide a range of mental health services from the comfort of home, integrating a therapy approach to psychiatric medication management. I have training in psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and also integrate skills from CBT & DBT to provide a supportive holistic approach. Additionally, I'm a certified lactation consultant (IBCLC).
I specialize in maternal mental health / pre / postpartum, ADHD/ neurodivergent care, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety.
I provide a range of mental health services from the comfort of home, integrating a therapy approach to psychiatric medication management. I have training in psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and also integrate skills from CBT & DBT to provide a supportive holistic approach. Additionally, I'm a certified lactation consultant (IBCLC).
Tangular Barnes, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a dual-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner, bringing a wealth of expertise to Premier Professional Counseling Services. Her comprehensive approach to mental health care is a cornerstone of our expanded services.
With a master’s degree in nursing from Walden University and specialized certification in Psychiatric Mental Health from the University of Southern Mississippi, Tangular integrates a profound clinical understanding with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Tangular Barnes, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a dual-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner, bringing a wealth of expertise to Premier Professional Counseling Services. Her comprehensive approach to mental health care is a cornerstone of our expanded services.
With a master’s degree in nursing from Walden University and specialized certification in Psychiatric Mental Health from the University of Southern Mississippi, Tangular integrates a profound clinical understanding with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Our offices provide a full range of services to treat your mental, emotional and psychological health. We conduct on-site assessments and testing for various conditions, and then put together an appropriate treatment plan, including medication management and/or psychotherapy services as needed. Our offices are also available for individual and family counseling. Our certified therapists will work with you to help manage issues with anger, anxiety, depression, guilt, abuse, grief, including certain traumas.
Our offices provide a full range of services to treat your mental, emotional and psychological health. We conduct on-site assessments and testing for various conditions, and then put together an appropriate treatment plan, including medication management and/or psychotherapy services as needed. Our offices are also available for individual and family counseling. Our certified therapists will work with you to help manage issues with anger, anxiety, depression, guilt, abuse, grief, including certain traumas.
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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.