Behavioral Health at UPMC in North Central Pa.

Behavioral Health Services' primary goal is to provide compassionate care that helps individuals learn essential coping skills to restore their independence and psychological well-being. We realize that every patient's situation is unique, and our experienced professional staff individualize treatment to reflect this philosophy.

We offer a range of community behavioral health programs in the region, giving patients specialized care in a variety of settings.

Outpatient Services

Our comfortable outpatient clinics offer services to children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a variety of mental health problems including:

Anxiety (anxiety disorder)
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Eating disorders
Grief issues
Marital/family conflict
Manic depression
Obsessive compulsive or ruminative behaviors
Panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
School or work problems
Social phobias
Mood disorders

Our highly-experienced and professional staff consists of psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers and licensed professional counselors. A variety of therapies are utilized, including family, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and other effective interventions.

Our services include:

Private settings
Easy phone-intake process for psychotherapy services; no referral is needed
Psychiatric evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults, with medication recommendations provided to primary care physician

Psychiatric and psychotherapeutic services include:

Psychiatric evaluations
Psychotherapy:
- Individual
- Group
- Family
- Marital

Inpatient Unit

Our Inpatient Unit in Williamsport is located at UPMC Williamsport Divine Providence Campus. Services are provided in a safe, monitored and comfortable atmosphere.

We offer services for adults aged 18 and above. Optimal recovery is achieved through involvement of family and community resources.