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Behavioral Health Counseling and Psychiatry at UPMC in Central Pa.

Everyone experiences emotional stress from time to time. When personal or family problems affect your ability to work, your relationships or your overall health, PinnacleHealth Psychological Associates (PHPA)* can help. We work with both individuals and families, and have expertise in treating children, adolescents and adults.

PHPA is a service of UPMC in Central Pa. and is supported by UPMC many resources. Our caring, qualified professionals use the latest therapies and treatment methods to help you. You will receive comprehensive psychological and psychiatric care at PHPA through our range of programs and specialties.

Our staff consists of licensed:

  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Professional counselors
  • Clinical social workers

Our goal is to assist you in finding positive, productive solutions to your concerns. Your therapist or psychiatrist will take the time to assess your needs and design a tailored, comprehensive treatment plan to assist you with reaching your goals.

Comprehensive Services

We offer individual cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, supportive psychotherapy, and psychiatric services that include consultation, evaluation and medication management.

Our specialties include:

  • ADHD – children/adolescents and adults
  • Anxiety and related issues
  •  Autism spectrum disorder
  • Bariatric surgery evaluation
  • Cancer
  • Children/adolescents/families
  • Eating disorders
  • Fertility issues
  • HIV issues
  • Individual adult issues
  • Individual anger management
  • LGBTQAI+ issues
  • Marital/relationship issues
  • Men’s and women’s issues
  • Mood disorders (i.e., depression, bipolar, anxiety)
  • Postpartum depression/anxiety
  • Psychological evaluations for transplant recipients and donors
  • PTSD/trauma issues
  • Senior adult issues

Office Hours/Appointments/Locations

For your convenience, PHPA offers day and evening appointments, Monday through Friday, at three locations: Brady Building, 205 South Front Street, 5th floor, Harrisburg, 1000 Bent Creek Blvd., Suite 10, Mechanicsburg, and 2315 N. Susquehanna Trail, York. Emergency services are available 24 hours a day. 

PHPA strives to meet each individual's appointment needs. In return, we ask for a minimum of 24 hours’ notice in the event an appointment must be canceled or rescheduled.

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