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Dr. Rita Shaughnessy
Psychiatrist, MD
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Dr. Rita Shaughnessy

Psychiatrist, MD

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Managed by Talkiatry. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (215) 584-4615
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Managed by Talkiatry. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Dr. Shaughnessy is boarded in adult psychiatry and has over 30 years experience. Dr. Shaughnessy practices medication management in a supportive collaborative environment. Treatment recommendations may include psychotherapy with another professional in addition to medication management.
Dr. Shaughnessy has worked with individuals having the spectrum of psychiatric disorders but is particularly interested in working with those with mood and anxiety disorders.
Take the first step to help. Call or Dr. Rita Shaughnessy now - (215) 584-4615

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Talkiatry

Philadelphia, PA 19125

(215) 584-4615

Talkiatry

New York, NY 10001

(917) 634-5311
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (215) 584-4615
Photo of Dr. Rita Shaughnessy, Psychiatrist, MD
Managed by Talkiatry. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Talkiatry

Philadelphia, PA 19125

(215) 584-4615

Talkiatry

New York, NY 10001

(917) 634-5311
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Cofinity | First Health
  • ComPsych
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Highmark
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Priority Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Dr. Rita Shaughnessy
Psychiatrist, MD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (215) 584-4615
Photo of Dr. Rita Shaughnessy, Psychiatrist, MD
Dr. Rita Shaughnessy
Psychiatrist, MD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (215) 584-4615

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Pennsylvania / MD055210L Rita Shaughnessy
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 32 years
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine, MD, Graduated 1989
  • Additional Credentials

  • Board Certification by Psychiatry
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Dr. Rita Shaughnessy
Psychiatrist, MD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (215) 584-4615
Photo of Dr. Rita Shaughnessy, Psychiatrist, MD
Dr. Rita Shaughnessy
Psychiatrist, MD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (215) 584-4615

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Adjustment disorders
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Grief
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Dr. Rita Shaughnessy
Psychiatrist, MD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (215) 584-4615
Photo of Dr. Rita Shaughnessy, Psychiatrist, MD
Dr. Rita Shaughnessy
Psychiatrist, MD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (215) 584-4615

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Supportive Therapy
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Dr. Rita Shaughnessy
Psychiatrist, MD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (215) 584-4615
Photo of Dr. Rita Shaughnessy, Psychiatrist, MD
Dr. Rita Shaughnessy
Psychiatrist, MD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (215) 584-4615

Location

Primary Location

Talkiatry

Philadelphia, PA 19125

(215) 584-4615

Additional Location

Talkiatry

New York, NY 10001

(917) 634-5311
Photo of Dr. Rita Shaughnessy, Psychiatrist, MD
Dr. Rita Shaughnessy
Psychiatrist, MD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (215) 584-4615
Photo of Dr. Rita Shaughnessy, Psychiatrist, MD
Dr. Rita Shaughnessy
Psychiatrist, MD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (215) 584-4615