Samantha Richard
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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Samantha is a board-certified Physician Assistant with a passion for Psychiatry and a commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh, she went on to obtain her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Seton Hill University in 2023. Samantha is also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and believes in the importance of applying psychotherapy techniques to improve outcomes of psychiatric treatments.
Prior to joining Nexus, Samantha worked in inpatient psychiatry and has experience working with patients living with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses including mood, psychotic and anxiety/panic disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD, with a focus in substance use disorders.
Samantha is dedicated to empowering patients on their mental health journey and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health.
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Finances
Payment Methods
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- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Capital Blue Cross
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Highmark
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
Samantha Richard
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Pennsylvania / MA064793 Samantha Richard
- In Practice for 3 years
- Seton Hill University, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Graduated 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Samantha Richard
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
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Participants
Individuals
Age
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Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Samantha Richard
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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Location
Primary Location
The Nexus Group
5725 Forward Avenue
Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 214-0042Additional Location
The Nexus Group
100 Hightower Boulevard
Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 214-0042