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      Discover how New Directions provides easy-to-access, individualized mental health care to clients across southwestern Pennsylvania communities.

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      Explore meaningful careers as a therapist, APP, psychiatrist, or administrative team member.

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      Discover mental health insights and care-related resources.

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      Get answers about appointments, insurance, and starting care.

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      Make an Impact in Mental Health Care

      Build a meaningful career with a collaborative team supporting clients and communities.

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  • Our Team
  • Locations
      • Bloomfield – Pittsburgh, PA
      • Fox Chapel, PA
      • Greensburg, PA
      • McCandless, PA
      • McMurray, PA
      • Meadowlands, PA
      • Monongahela, PA
      • Monroeville, PA
      • Robinson Township, PA
      • Shadyside – Pittsburgh, PA
      • South Hills – Pittsburgh, PA
      • South Side Flats – Pittsburgh
      • Washington, PA
      • Stonewood – Wexford, PA
      • VIP Drive – Wexford, PA
      • Bloomfield – Pittsburgh, PA
      • Fox Chapel, PA
      • Greensburg, PA
      • McCandless, PA
      • McMurray, PA
      • Meadowlands, PA
      • Monongahela, PA
      • Monroeville, PA
      • Robinson Township, PA
      • Shadyside – Pittsburgh, PA
      • South Hills – Pittsburgh, PA
      • South Side Flats – Pittsburgh
      • Washington, PA
      • Stonewood – Wexford, PA
      • VIP Drive – Wexford, PA
  • Care We Provide
    • Services

      Explore outpatient therapy, psychiatry, and interventional services that support your mental health needs.

      Conditions We Treat

      Learn about the mental health conditions we support through personalized, client-centered care. 

      NEW CLIENTS

      Your Mental Health Support Starts Here

      Whether you are starting care for the first time or returning to treatment, our team is here to help you find support that feels right for you.

      If you’re an existing client who needs to reschedule an appointment, request medication refills, or contact your provider, please visit our locations page to reach your clinic directly. 

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      Therapy

      Personalized individual, couples, and group therapy.

      Psychiatry and Medication

      Medication support from psychiatric providers who work with your individual needs.

      TMS Therapy

      A non-medication treatment option for depression and OCD.

      Spravato Treatment

      An FDA-approved treatment option for adults living with difficult-to-treat depression.

      Telehealth

      Virtual therapy and psychiatric care through secure, convenient appointments.

      Children & Adolescents

      Mental health care tailored to children and adolescents.

      Men's Mental Health

      Mental health care tailored to the needs and experiences of men.

      Women's Mental Health

      Personalized mental health care focused on women’s unique experiences.

      Anxiety

      Support for managing anxiety, worry, and everyday stress.

      Depression

      Care options to help with depression and ongoing mood challenges.

      Autism Spectrum Disorder

      Therapy and psychiatric medication management tailored to individuals on the autism spectrum.

      Eating Disorders

      Supportive mental health care addressing emotional and psychological concerns.

      ADHD Treatment

      Therapy and psychiatric care to support focus and daily functioning.

      Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

      Support for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

      PTSD Treatment

      Care for trauma-related symptoms and emotional distress.

      Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders

      Psychiatric care supporting symptom management and daily stability.

      Sleep Disturbances

      Mental health support when sleep challenges affect emotional well-being.

      Bipolar Disorder

      Support for mood stabilization and managing manic and depressive episodes.

  • Payment and Insurance
    • Payment and Insurance 

      Learn about insurance coverage, payment options, and what to expect when beginning mental health care with New Directions Mental Health.

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      What to Expect

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      We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare

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      Find helpful tools and resources to support your ongoing care with New Directions Mental Health. 

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      Telehealth

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      Creating a clear pathway for your patients to get the mental healthcare they deserve.

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  • About Us
    • About Us

      Careers

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      Make an Impact in Mental Health Care

      Build a meaningful career with a collaborative team supporting clients and communities.

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  • Our Team
  • Locations
      • Bloomfield – Pittsburgh, PA
      • Fox Chapel, PA
      • Greensburg, PA
      • McCandless, PA
      • McMurray, PA
      • Meadowlands, PA
      • Monongahela, PA
      • Monroeville, PA
      • Robinson Township, PA
      • Shadyside – Pittsburgh, PA
      • South Hills – Pittsburgh, PA
      • South Side Flats – Pittsburgh
      • Washington, PA
      • Stonewood – Wexford, PA
      • VIP Drive – Wexford, PA
      • Bloomfield – Pittsburgh, PA
      • Fox Chapel, PA
      • Greensburg, PA
      • McCandless, PA
      • McMurray, PA
      • Meadowlands, PA
      • Monongahela, PA
      • Monroeville, PA
      • Robinson Township, PA
      • Shadyside – Pittsburgh, PA
      • South Hills – Pittsburgh, PA
      • South Side Flats – Pittsburgh
      • Washington, PA
      • Stonewood – Wexford, PA
      • VIP Drive – Wexford, PA
  • Care We Provide
    • Services

      Psychiatry

      Spravato

      TMS Therapy

      Therapy

      Telehealth

      Men's Mental Health

      Women's Mental Health

      Adolescents

      Conditions

      Anxiety

      Depression

      Autism

      Eating Disorders

      ADHD Treatment

      OCD

      PTSD

      Schizophrenia

      Sleep Disturbance

      Bipolar Disorder

      Your Mental Health Support Starts Here

      Whether you are starting care for the first time or returning to treatment, our team is here to help you find support that feels right for you.

      If you’re an existing client who needs to reschedule an appointment, request medication refills, or contact your provider, please visit our locations page to reach your clinic directly. 

      Schedule Your Appointment
  • Payment and Insurance
    • Payment and Insurance 

      Insurance

      Payment Policies

      What to Expect

      We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare

      Accepted Plans

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      Pay Your Bill
  • Current Clients
    • We’re Here When You Need Us

      Are you an existing client and need to reschedule your appointment, request a prescription refill, or have a general question for your provider? We can help. Visit your location page to reach your clinic directly.

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      Client Portal

      Payment

      Telehealth

  • Referrals
    • Professional Referrals

      Refer a patient

      Why partner with us

      CARE Program

      Your patients have diverse mental health needs. We can support all of them.

      With comprehensive insurance coverage and a wide range of services, we are the solution for any patient needing outpatient mental health care.

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    What Is Learned Helplessness?

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    Utilizing Esketamine for Depression

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    How Does Depression Affect the Brain?

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    Understanding High-Functioning Depression

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    What Is Spravato?

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    Managing Spravato Side Effects

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    What Is Dysthymia?

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