Women's Behavioral Health Specialists at UPMC in Central Pa.

The psychiatrists and therapists at Women’s Behavioral Health Specialists help women manage the emotional and behavioral disorders and symptoms related directly to menstrual cycles, pregnancy and postpartum, perimenopause, infertility, and pregnancy loss, as well as cancer and urogynecologic conditions as well as the behavioral health issued related to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer or urogynecologic conditions.

Why choose UPMC in Central Pa. for women’s behavioral health treatment?

Led by David Silver, MD, and Nazanin Silver, MD – a husband-and-wife team of gynecologic psychiatrists who are formally trained in psychiatry after years of experience in the fields of gynecologic oncology and urogynecology – our practice is one of a few in the country that focuses on treating women’s emotional, behavioral, and cognitive concerns related to their reproductive lifecycles and health.

Our specialists understand that a woman’s mental and emotional health can be impacted by a variety of conditions that affect her reproductive system. If you are experiencing mental health issues related to a condition that affects your reproductive system, our caring specialists can help you safely manage your symptoms and feel better.

Conditions We Treat

Women’s behavioral health treatment is the treatment of mental health issues that are linked to the unique hormonal transitions and conditions experienced by women including:

• Anxiety, depression and other mood disorders linked to:
  • Menstrual cycles (such as PMS and PMDD)
  • Pregnancy and postpartum
  • Perimenopause/menopause transition
  • Other hormonal changes
  • Infertility
  • Infertility treatments
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Cancer diagnosis
  • Cancer treatments
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Urinary or fecal incontinence
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
• Problems with memory, concentration, and attention linked to:
  • Perimenopause/menopause transition
  • Cancer treatments

Procedures and Treatments

Our women’s mental health specialists will conduct a complete evaluation of your condition and develop a personalized treatment plan for you. We work closely with you and other medical providers, including OB/GYN, reproductive specialists, oncologists, and primary care providers to determine the safest, most effective treatment. Your treatment plan may include:

• Group therapy
• Medication management
• One-on-one counseling
• Referrals for exercise therapy, light therapy, and other alternative options.

Providers

• Jennifer Ryan, LCSW
• Nazanin E. Silver, MD
• David F. Silver, MD
• Virginia L. Getz, LPC

Need more information?

Many of our providers offer video visits. Call the office or schedule via your patient portal.
Phone: 717-988-9430

Locations

UPMC Pinnacle Women's Behavioral Health Specialists
150 Corporate Center Drive
Suite 202
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: 717-988-9430