Psychiatric Associates of Pennsylvania

What Psychiatric Associates of Pennsylvania does

Psychiatric Associates of Pennsylvania is a private, founder-owned outpatient psychiatric practice headquartered at 822 Montgomery Ave., Suite 208, Narberth, PA, serving patients across the Philadelphia Main Line and broader Pennsylvania via in-person visits and telepsychiatry. Founded in 2005 by co-founders Dr. Elena del Busto, MD (President; triple board-certified in general psychiatry, addiction medicine, and forensic psychiatry; Clinical Associate at the University of Pennsylvania) and Dr. Frederick Stoddard, MD, PhD (CEO; treatment-resistant depression/OCD specialist), the practice operates with a clinical team of 12+ clinicians spanning psychiatrists (MDs), psychologists (PhDs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs). Service lines include medication management and psychopharmacology, child and adolescent psychiatry, evidence-based therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, family/couples therapy), and a layered set of advanced neurotechnology treatments — TMS, ECT, neurofeedback, Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy, ketamine/S-ketamine protocols, and pharmacogenomic testing — alongside complementary offerings such as sound healing and reiki.

The practice's technology footprint is clinical rather than software-centric: it leverages third-party medical hardware for advanced treatments, employs VR for exposure therapy, and offers pharmacogenomic testing to guide medication selection. It is not a technology company in the venture-backable sense; it is a professional services practice that adopts differentiated clinical modalities as competitive offerings. Business model is pure fee-for-service out-of-network — no direct insurance billing, no Medicare acceptance, invoices provided to patients for out-of-network reimbursement (typically 50-80% depending on plan), with a 3.5% credit card transaction fee and a 48-hour cancellation policy. Pricing is transparent and publicly disclosed: psychiatrist initial 90-minute consultations are $550 with follow-ups at $250-$425; PhD psychologist sessions are $450 initial and $300-$325 follow-up; LCSW intake is $250-$275 for 80 minutes. Customer segments are diversified across children/adolescents, adults, eating disorder patients, executives, and the LGBTQIA+ community. The practice has no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed M&A activity; growth is funded entirely out of operating cash flow.

Name

Psychiatric Associates of Pennsylvania

Legal name

Psychiatric Associates of Pennsylvania

Website

https://psychassociatespa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Psychiatric Associates of Pennsylvania is a founder-owned, out-of-network outpatient psychiatric practice in Narberth, PA, serving the Philadelphia Main Line and broader Pennsylvania with 12+ clinicians delivering medication management, psychotherapy, and advanced neurotechnology treatments (TMS, ketamine, VR exposure therapy).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Psychiatry & Medication Management Platforms (HLALAEAB)

Keywords

• Psychiatric services
• Mental health treatment
• Psychotherapy counseling
• Medication management
• Advanced neurotherapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Narberth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Psychiatric Consultation Services: Fee-for-service psychiatric consultations including initial 90-minute consultations ($550) and follow-up visits (25-50 minutes, $250-$425). Revenue generated from patient payments with invoices provided for insurance reimbursement as out-of-network provider.
2. Psychological Evaluation Services: Psychological testing, psychoeducational assessments, forensic evaluations, and IQ/gifted testing. Variable fee schedule for specialized assessments.
3. Therapy and Counseling: Individual therapy sessions with psychologists (PhD - $450 initial, $300-$325 follow-up) and therapists (LCSW - $250-$275 initial 80-minute consultation). Includes family, couples, and group therapy services.
4. Specialized Treatment Programs: Advanced treatments including TMS, Spravato, and other specialized mental health interventions with variable pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Psychiatric Associates of Pennsylvania is a private mental health practice delivering psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and evidence-based psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS) to children, adolescents, and adults. The practice also offers advanced treatment technologies such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), neurofeedback, Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), ketamine, and pharmacogenomic testing, alongside complementary services like sound healing and Reiki. It operates from a single Narberth, PA office with telepsychiatry availability, functioning as an out-of-network provider.

Product overview

Psychiatric Associates of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive mental health practice offering a wide range of psychiatric and therapeutic services. The practice operates as a single unified mental health care platform with multiple specialized service lines including medication management and psychopharmacology, various therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, family/couples therapy), and advanced neurotechnology treatments (TMS, neurofeedback, virtual reality exposure therapy). The practice also offers genetic counseling with pharmacogenomic testing, eating disorder treatment programs, child and adolescent psychiatry, and complementary services such as sound healing and reiki. The practice serves patients across the Philadelphia metro area including Narberth, Philadelphia, Media, Wayne, Malvern, and surrounding communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medication Management and Psychopharmacology Psychiatric medication management including evaluation, prescription, and ongoing monitoring of psychotropic medications for patients with mental health conditions.
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Specialized psychiatric care for children and adolescents addressing behavioral, emotional, developmental, and neurodevelopmental mental health concerns including autism and ADHD.
• Therapy and Counseling Behavioral and talk therapy services including CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, mindfulness, and other evidence-based therapeutic approaches for individuals, families, and couples.
• Eating Disorders Program Specialized treatment program for adolescents and young adults with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and other feeding or eating disorders, combining medication management and therapy.
• Genetic Counseling Pharmacogenomic testing and genetic analysis examining individual variations to predict medication response and guide treatment decisions and medication selection.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Evidence-based psychotherapy focusing on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors for patients with mood and anxiety disorders.
• Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Computer-generated immersive virtual environment that simulates real-life anxiety-provoking situations for therapeutic exposure treatment of phobias, PTSD, social anxiety, and OCD.
• Psychoeducational Assessments Comprehensive psychological evaluations assessing cognitive abilities, academic skills, attention, executive functioning, and socio-emotional functioning for children and adults.
• Executive Mental Health Specialized mental health services for business executives addressing stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, and performance-related concerns.
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing trauma-focused therapy technique for processing and recovering from traumatic experiences and PTSD.
• IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapeutic approach addressing internal conflict and multiplicity of the mind through parts work.
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Non-invasive FDA-approved treatment using magnetic fields to stimulate brain nerves for treating major depressive disorder and other mental health conditions.
• Neurofeedback Brain training therapy using real-time EEG monitoring to teach self-regulation of brain activity, addressing anxiety and mind health disorders by developing new neural connections.
• Neurotechnology Advanced technology-based treatments for brain-related mental health conditions offered alongside neurofeedback and TMS.
• Ketamine and Emerging Treatments Treatment-resistant depression and OCD interventions including ketamine therapy and S-ketamine (Spravato) protocols.
• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Medical treatment using controlled electrical currents for severe, treatment-resistant mental health conditions.
• Family Therapy Therapeutic services addressing family dynamics, communication, and relational patterns.
• Couples Counseling Relationship therapy for couples addressing communication, conflict resolution, and intimacy concerns.
• Grief Counseling Supportive therapy for individuals experiencing grief, loss, and bereavement.
• Forensic Psychiatry Psychiatric evaluations and consultation for legal matters including competency assessments, IQ/gifted testing, and testimony in legal proceedings.
• Treatment Resistant Depression Services Advanced treatment approaches for depression that has not responded to standard treatments, including TMS, ketamine, ECT, and aggressive medication management.
• Treatment Resistant OCD Services Specialized OCD treatment including intensive therapy and advanced interventions for treatment-resistant cases.
• Sound Healing Therapeutic sound sessions using Tibetan singing bowls and other instruments for mental wellness, relaxation, and stress reduction.
• Reiki
• Preventative Mental Health
• Parenting Support Therapy
• Anger Management
• Palliative Psychology
• Smoking Cessation
• Mindfulness and Meditation
• Autism and ADHD Mental Health Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Pennsylvania since 2005
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Axon PsychiatrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering advanced treatment options for difficult-to-treat mental health conditions including treatment resistant depression, treatment resistant OCD, Complex PTSD, and anxiety disorders. Axon Psychiatry provides referral pathway for patients requiring specialized interventions beyond standard treatments available at Psychiatric Associates of Pennsylvania.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Two Chairs: In-person and virtual outpatient therapy practice employing licensed therapists with a tech-enabled platform. Comparable on premium, hybrid-delivery outpatient mental health care and clinician-led operating model.
• Lyra Health: Employer-sponsored mental health provider offering therapy and psychiatry via in-person and virtual care. Comparable on premium cash/EAP-funded outpatient mental health delivery to working adults, including executives — one of PAP's target segments.
• Axon Psychiatry: Specialty treatment-resistant depression, OCD, and complex PTSD clinic with whom PAP has a formal referral partnership. Highly comparable specialty focus on advanced interventional psychiatry (TMS, ketamine).
• Cerebral: Online mental health subscription service providing therapy and medication management for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Direct competitor on outpatient telepsychiatry, particularly relevant to PAP's recent ADHD service expansion.
• Talkiatry: National telepsychiatry practice employing board-certified psychiatrists for medication management and therapy. Directly comparable as a psychiatry-led, cash-and-insurance hybrid mental health platform serving similar patient demographics.

Emerging players

• Charlie Health: Virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adolescents and young adults with mental health and substance use conditions. Comparable to PAP's youth-focused service expansion and eating disorder offerings.

Broad incumbents

• LifeStance Health: Large outpatient mental health platform operating in-network clinics with psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists across the U.S. Overlaps with PAP on ambulatory psychiatric services but at significantly greater scale and with insurance contracting.
• Rogers Behavioral Health: Specialty behavioral health system with strong treatment-resistant OCD and eating disorder programs. Directly comparable to PAP on advanced outpatient treatment for high-acuity conditions and on eating disorder specialization.
• Sheppard Pratt: Large Mid-Atlantic behavioral health system operating outpatient and residential services across Maryland and Pennsylvania. Overlaps with PAP on outpatient psychiatry in the same regional referral ecosystem.
• Penn Medicine Behavioral Health: Academic medical center behavioral health service line affiliated with University of Pennsylvania, where co-founder Dr. del Busto is a Clinical Associate. Provides both outpatient and specialty psychiatric services in the same Philadelphia geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/psychassociatespa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/psychiatric-associates-of-pennsylvania

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Psychiatric Associates of Pennsylvania