Testing and Evaluation Psychiatrists in Pittsburgh, PA
We are board-certified to treat Children and Adults. Accepting new patients in Pennsylvania via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment online today. Evening and weekend hours available. Affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups are $99. Also accepting some insurances.
We are board-certified to treat Children and Adults. Accepting new patients in Pennsylvania via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment online today. Evening and weekend hours available. Affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups are $99. Also accepting some insurances.
ADHD testing is self-pay.
I work best with individuals who are ready to actively engage in their mental health, as medication alone is rarely enough.
Treatment is practical and goal-oriented, focused on improving daily function and restoring stability in work, school, and relationships. Supportive strategies and skill-building are incorporated into medication management.
ADHD testing is self-pay.
I work best with individuals who are ready to actively engage in their mental health, as medication alone is rarely enough.
Treatment is practical and goal-oriented, focused on improving daily function and restoring stability in work, school, and relationships. Supportive strategies and skill-building are incorporated into medication management.
Jennifer Richards
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP-B, FNP-BC
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
My ideal clients seek comprehensive, compassionate psychiatric care. I work with adults and children, helping them overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD. I embrace a holistic approach, combining mindfulness-based practices with medication management. Clients value my dual certifications that honor the mind-body connection. I also assist those with ADHD, bipolar/mood disorders, eating disorders, and behavioral/emotional challenges across the lifespan—children, adolescents, and adults. In a safe, non-judgmental environment, I provide open discussions about mental health concerns,
My ideal clients seek comprehensive, compassionate psychiatric care. I work with adults and children, helping them overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD. I embrace a holistic approach, combining mindfulness-based practices with medication management. Clients value my dual certifications that honor the mind-body connection. I also assist those with ADHD, bipolar/mood disorders, eating disorders, and behavioral/emotional challenges across the lifespan—children, adolescents, and adults. In a safe, non-judgmental environment, I provide open discussions about mental health concerns,
Accepting New Patients I am a Board Certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who provides a holistic approach in the treatment of mental challenges and conditions. I specialize in the treatment of adults in providing motivational talk psychotherapy, medication management, consulting, and alternative treatments when applicable. I develop comprehensive and thorough treatment plans. I am eager and excited to assist patients in achieving their individual goals.
Accepting New Patients I am a Board Certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who provides a holistic approach in the treatment of mental challenges and conditions. I specialize in the treatment of adults in providing motivational talk psychotherapy, medication management, consulting, and alternative treatments when applicable. I develop comprehensive and thorough treatment plans. I am eager and excited to assist patients in achieving their individual goals.
Unlike other providers who talk at you instead of with you, I do things differently. Mental healthcare should feel personal, not transactional. I bring authenticity and connection into every session so you’ll never feel like “just another patient.” While I provide skilled medication management to ease symptoms and restore balance, I also know medicine alone isn’t enough. I take time to understand your story and walk alongside you in creating lasting change. Together, we’ll look beyond the prescription to what really matters to you, building something meaningful, not just a treatment plan.
Unlike other providers who talk at you instead of with you, I do things differently. Mental healthcare should feel personal, not transactional. I bring authenticity and connection into every session so you’ll never feel like “just another patient.” While I provide skilled medication management to ease symptoms and restore balance, I also know medicine alone isn’t enough. I take time to understand your story and walk alongside you in creating lasting change. Together, we’ll look beyond the prescription to what really matters to you, building something meaningful, not just a treatment plan.
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.
Now accepting child, adolescent, and adult clients for psychiatric medication management! I am flexible and provide virtual sessions in the comfort of your own home, or in person sessions in our comfortable office in Zelienople. I provide both pharmacological treatment and evidence based therapy services for my clients. I truly believe in providing the full range of behavioral health services to help clients feel and be the way they want to be. If you are looking for a warm empathetic approach and to be listened too, please reach out!
Now accepting child, adolescent, and adult clients for psychiatric medication management! I am flexible and provide virtual sessions in the comfort of your own home, or in person sessions in our comfortable office in Zelienople. I provide both pharmacological treatment and evidence based therapy services for my clients. I truly believe in providing the full range of behavioral health services to help clients feel and be the way they want to be. If you are looking for a warm empathetic approach and to be listened too, please reach out!
Treatment to include a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, education, lifestyle recommendations, and coordination with therapists and other health care providers when appropriate.
I am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of clinical experience with the last four years dedicated exclusively to psychiatric care. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, and life transitions. My background in both physical and mental health allows me to consider the whole person, including medical conditions, medical interactions, sleep, hormones, and other factors that can influence emotional well being. Together, we develop practical treatment plans that support meaningful, lasting improvement.
Treatment to include a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, education, lifestyle recommendations, and coordination with therapists and other health care providers when appropriate.
I am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of clinical experience with the last four years dedicated exclusively to psychiatric care. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, and life transitions. My background in both physical and mental health allows me to consider the whole person, including medical conditions, medical interactions, sleep, hormones, and other factors that can influence emotional well being. Together, we develop practical treatment plans that support meaningful, lasting improvement.
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I am currently accepting new patients at this time. My approach is collaborative and non-directive, and I act as someone who can help identify possible routes through the challenges of your life but will not insist that you must choose a particular path. I am a consultant for you and what troubles you, and together we can identify what it is you care about in life and makes it worth living, what is standing in the way, and how medications and psychotherapy might be able to help you pursue the former and overcome the later.
I am currently accepting new patients at this time. My approach is collaborative and non-directive, and I act as someone who can help identify possible routes through the challenges of your life but will not insist that you must choose a particular path. I am a consultant for you and what troubles you, and together we can identify what it is you care about in life and makes it worth living, what is standing in the way, and how medications and psychotherapy might be able to help you pursue the former and overcome the later.
When you’re constantly overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of worry, struggling to focus, or feeling like you’re carrying more than you can manage, reaching out for support can feel like a big step. Whether you’re an adult seeking answers for yourself or a parent concerned about your child’s big emotions and well-being, I provide compassionate psychiatric care tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll work to better understand what’s going on, build on your strengths, and create a path forward that feels manageable, meaningful, and hopeful.
When you’re constantly overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of worry, struggling to focus, or feeling like you’re carrying more than you can manage, reaching out for support can feel like a big step. Whether you’re an adult seeking answers for yourself or a parent concerned about your child’s big emotions and well-being, I provide compassionate psychiatric care tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll work to better understand what’s going on, build on your strengths, and create a path forward that feels manageable, meaningful, and hopeful.
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FAQ - Testing and Evaluation Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with diagnostic testing and evaluation?
What distinguishes psychiatrists from many other mental health professionals is their training and expertise in conducting comprehensive psychiatric testing and evaluations. These evaluations are essential for accurately diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions. A psychiatric evaluation typically includes an assessment of a client's current symptoms, mental health history, medical background, family history, and psychosocial factors. Psychiatric testing and evaluation can help clarify diagnoses (e.g., by helping distinguish symptoms of conditions that may appear similarly, such as ADHD and anxiety), guide decisions about appropriate levels of care, and inform medication or therapy interventions. As part of the evaluation process, psychiatrists will often also explore how lifestyle factors like stress, sleep, relationships, and daily routines affect a client's emotional well-being.
How do psychiatrists use evaluation results to guide treatment planning?
Based on the results of their evaluation, psychiatrists work with clients to develop a treatment plan, which may include therapy, lifestyle changes, and psychiatric medication. For younger clients, such as children undergoing testing for learning disabilities, the results may help inform school-based interventions. In other cases, evaluations can help ensure that the psychiatrist prescribes a correct medication based on a clients's symptoms. Testing and evaluation may also help inform what psychotherapy treatment interventions may be most useful, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) if a patient is evaluated and diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a client is diagnosed with depression.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in diagnostic testing and evaluation?
The Psychology Today directory is a helpful resource for finding psychiatrists who specialize in diagnostic testing and evaluations. Using the platform's filters, clients can search for professionals with experience in specific conditions such as mood disorders, trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, cognitive decline, and other conditions. Clients may also filter by factors such as provider identity, insurance accepted, or availability for telehealth. When reaching out to a psychiatrist, it can be helpful to ask about their experience with evaluation and diagnosis for your concerns, the types of assessments they offer, and how they typically structure treatment planning based on their findings.