Autism Psychiatrists in Media, PA
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 16 years of experience in the medical field. I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals of all ages navigating life’s many transitions. My passion lies in helping people find balance, healing, and renewed confidence. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, OCD, sleep difficulties, anger management, and related concerns. My goal is to create a compassionate, judgment-free space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your journey toward better mental health.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 16 years of experience in the medical field. I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals of all ages navigating life’s many transitions. My passion lies in helping people find balance, healing, and renewed confidence. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, OCD, sleep difficulties, anger management, and related concerns. My goal is to create a compassionate, judgment-free space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your journey toward better mental health.
I work with children and adults across the lifespan, treating behavioral disorders like ADHD & autism, mood disorders like depression & bipolar, and psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, among others.
My name is Leah Tanui. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse across skilled, psychiatric, and acute care settings, including seven years as a Director of Nursing. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing- Clinical Nurse Specialist from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2003 and completed a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate at the University of Delaware in 2022. For over three years, I have provided comprehensive mental health services to clients in Delaware and Pennsylvania through both in-office and telehealth visits.
I work with children and adults across the lifespan, treating behavioral disorders like ADHD & autism, mood disorders like depression & bipolar, and psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, among others.
My name is Leah Tanui. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse across skilled, psychiatric, and acute care settings, including seven years as a Director of Nursing. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing- Clinical Nurse Specialist from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2003 and completed a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate at the University of Delaware in 2022. For over three years, I have provided comprehensive mental health services to clients in Delaware and Pennsylvania through both in-office and telehealth visits.
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a board-certified nurse practitioner with dual certification in family medicine and psychiatric mental health with more than 28 years of acute and primary care nursing experience. I have experience in treating a variety of physical and mental health disorders across the lifespan, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, addiction and neurodevelopmental disorders including intellectual disabilities, autism, and ADHD. I value individuality and offer an LGBTQ+ and Neurodiversity safe environment where all persons are seen and heard.
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a board-certified nurse practitioner with dual certification in family medicine and psychiatric mental health with more than 28 years of acute and primary care nursing experience. I have experience in treating a variety of physical and mental health disorders across the lifespan, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, addiction and neurodevelopmental disorders including intellectual disabilities, autism, and ADHD. I value individuality and offer an LGBTQ+ and Neurodiversity safe environment where all persons are seen and heard.
Balanced Behavioral Health & Wellness serves children, teens, and adults across Pennsylvania who are tired of feeling unheard and overmedicated. Clients come to us seeking compassionate, individualized care for ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Depression, ODD (and more).
Based on the integrative model of owner/award-winning psychiatrist, Dr. Mark Novitsky, our providers deliver therapy-first, collaborative treatment that empowers each client with knowledge, lifestyle support (including an integrated exercise app for adults patients), and a truly personalized treatment experience.
Balanced Behavioral Health & Wellness serves children, teens, and adults across Pennsylvania who are tired of feeling unheard and overmedicated. Clients come to us seeking compassionate, individualized care for ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Depression, ODD (and more).
Based on the integrative model of owner/award-winning psychiatrist, Dr. Mark Novitsky, our providers deliver therapy-first, collaborative treatment that empowers each client with knowledge, lifestyle support (including an integrated exercise app for adults patients), and a truly personalized treatment experience.
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.
I take care of patients with mood changes like depression, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, schizophrenia, autism, psychosis and much more.
Margaret Oduro is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult Nurse Practitioner with years of experience. She is skilled in both Psychiatry and medicine. Her Mission is to Promote a positive Mental health, empowerment and resilience for her clients. Are you experiencing mood changes, feeling sad, happy, loss, forgetting things easily, don’t remember what you ate last, crying most of the time, unable to sleep at night? Have you decided to get help for the above, are you at the point where you think you need a professional help? Don’t look far because that is where I come in as your mental health provider.
I take care of patients with mood changes like depression, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, schizophrenia, autism, psychosis and much more.
Margaret Oduro is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult Nurse Practitioner with years of experience. She is skilled in both Psychiatry and medicine. Her Mission is to Promote a positive Mental health, empowerment and resilience for her clients. Are you experiencing mood changes, feeling sad, happy, loss, forgetting things easily, don’t remember what you ate last, crying most of the time, unable to sleep at night? Have you decided to get help for the above, are you at the point where you think you need a professional help? Don’t look far because that is where I come in as your mental health provider.
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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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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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).
I am a child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist specializing in psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, when needed, in a private practice setting.
I am a child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist specializing in psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, when needed, in a private practice setting.
Hi! I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in Pennsylvania. I work with adults who feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected and are ready to reconnect with themselves and start healing from the inside out. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative — I see mental health as deeply connected to the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll explore not only your symptoms but also the patterns, stressors, and life experiences that may be affecting your sense of balance and well-being.
Hi! I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in Pennsylvania. I work with adults who feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected and are ready to reconnect with themselves and start healing from the inside out. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative — I see mental health as deeply connected to the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll explore not only your symptoms but also the patterns, stressors, and life experiences that may be affecting your sense of balance and well-being.
Do you feel like you’re doing everything "right," yet still feel weighed down by persistent stress, anxiety, or trouble focusing? You may be looking for more than a quick fix—you’re seeking a sense of clarity, stability, and control over your life again. My ideal client is someone who is trying their best but feels held back by "brain fog" or emotional exhaustion and is ready to discover what is truly driving their symptoms.
Do you feel like you’re doing everything "right," yet still feel weighed down by persistent stress, anxiety, or trouble focusing? You may be looking for more than a quick fix—you’re seeking a sense of clarity, stability, and control over your life again. My ideal client is someone who is trying their best but feels held back by "brain fog" or emotional exhaustion and is ready to discover what is truly driving their symptoms.
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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.


