Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates

At Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, we believe in providing comprehensive and personalized mental health care to individuals of all ages. As a private practice of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychotherapists, we offer a unique blend of academic expertise and clinical experience to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of care.

Our Practice

Our practice is built on the principles of academic rigor, clinical excellence, and personalized patient care. Our team of providers is comprised of over 25 academically-oriented psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychotherapists who have trained at prestigious institutions such as The Johns Hopkins Hospital, The University of Pennsylvania, Tufts University, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Many of our providers currently teach or have taught at these same institutions, ensuring that our practice stays at the forefront of the latest research and treatment methods.

Services

We specialize in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar affective disorder, ADHD, substance use disorders, and personality vulnerabilities such as borderline personality disorder. Our services include:

• Outpatient private practice of psychiatry
• In-office and virtual psychiatric appointments
• Medication management
• Individualized psychotherapy and counseling
• Neurodiversity evaluations for ADHD, autism, and accommodations
• Tapering and stopping psychiatric medications
• Substance use disorder treatment
• Women's mental health services, including pregnancy, PMDD, and menopausal symptoms

Provider Bios

Our practice is led by a team of experienced and board-certified providers who are dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized mental health care. Our providers include:

• Chris Pagnani, MD - Medical Director and Founder
• Paula Bu, MD - Lead Clinical Physician and Hiring Director
• Emily Bernstein, MD - Director of Women's Mental Health
• Lauren Carone, MA - Psychotherapist
• Karen Chen, CRNP - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Richard D'Amato, CRNP - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Tina DeMure, CRNP - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Getting Started

We believe that every individual deserves access to high-quality mental health care. If you're looking for a provider who is dedicated to your unique needs, we invite you to learn more about our practice and our providers. We offer weekend and evening availability and generally see patients within 2-3 weeks.