Care Therapy, LLC.

06/23/2025

**Immediate Openings Available for Therapy and Medication Management**
I am an ANCC board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a private practice “Care Therapy, LLC” in Scottdale, PA (approximately 1 hour SE of Pittsburgh in Westmoreland County).
I am LBGTQIA+, non-traditional relationship, and minority affirming provider who uses humor, openness, and guidance to create a safe, inviting space for you to be yourself. I am not here to tell you what to do, but I will challenge you and support you in your journey.
I offer individual therapy , couple’s counseling and medication management for all ages (generally 5+). I offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment in one place ( including adult ADHD). I do NOT perform psychological or neuropsych testing; however, full battery testing is not always necessary.
Telehealth and in-person appointments available. ADHD evaluations/prescribing require intake to be in-person but follow ups can be telehealth. Children under 12 in person only.

Amy Stewart, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Scottdale, PA, 15683, Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. I offer judgment-free psychiatric care that’s LGBTQIA+ aligned, HAES-informed, and affirming of all identities, bodies, ethnicities and relationship styles. Whether you need medication managem...

10/01/2024

**Immediate Openings Available for Therapy and Medication Management**

I am an ANCC board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a private practice “Care Therapy, LLC” in Scottdale, PA (approximately 1 hour SE of Pittsburgh in Westmoreland County).

I am LBGTQIA+, non-traditional relationship, and minority affirming provider who uses humor, openness, and guidance to create a safe, inviting space for you to be yourself. I am not here to tell you what to do, but I will challenge you and support you in your journey.

I offer individual therapy , couple’s counseling and medication management for all ages (generally 5+). I offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment in one place ( including adult ADHD). I do NOT perform psychological or neuropsych testing; however, full battery testing is not always necessary.

Telehealth and in-person appointments available. ADHD evaluations/prescribing require intake to be in-person but follow ups can be telehealth. Children under 12 in person only.

11/04/2023

Clocks officially fall back at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. While this will afford some an extra hour of sleep, it also results in an earlier sunset and less daylight during regular daytime hours.

The changing of the clocks and essentially amount of available sun, weather changes such as cooler temperatures with increased rain or snow, and upcoming holiday can often lead to changes in both mental and physical health.

Some specific symptoms related to winter-time seasonal affective disorder (SAD) include:
* Oversleeping (hypersomnia)
* Overeating, particularly with a craving for carbohydrates
* Social withdrawal (feeling like “hibernating”)

These changes may be related to decreased serotonin levels or over production of melatonin, which are affected by exposure to sunlight & Vitamin D.

Treatment of SAD includes light therapy (sunlight or a specialized lamp)to help simulate being outdoors, talking about your feelings, staying active both mentally and physically.

If you feel that seasonal changes are affecting your quality of life, or that your symptoms include most serious concerns such as :
* Feeling depressed most of the day, nearly every day
* Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed
* Experiencing changes in appetite or sleep
* Feeling sluggish or agitated
* Feeling hopeless or worthless
* Having frequent thoughts of death or su***de

Please seek professional assistance. Email Admin@caretherapy.net for information on how to make an appointment with Care Therapy, LLC. for therapy or medication management.

10/04/2023

At Care Therapy we prioritize your overall health. Taking care of your mind goes hand in hand with taking care of your body. Did you know that anxiety, depression, and even psychosis can all be exacerbated by problems with your vision, hearing, or dental work?

Check out this free health clinic being offered at the end of October. No eligibility requirements are needed to receive care.

Looking for mental health treatment? Send us a message today. New patients are being accepted for therapy and med management services.

08/30/2023

It’s back to school season! That means new friends, new drama, increased stress, and prolonged periods away from home for your kiddos. Care Therapy has availability for people of all ages to assist with navigating these life stressors, diagnosis of behavioral or attention disorders, and medication management.

Located conveniently in Scottdale, PA, our office is open for both in-person and telehealth services to fit your schedule.

Whether you’ve tried therapy or medication before or not, this is a great time to make a positive change in you or your child’s life. Email admin@caretherapy.net or message us today for more information on getting started.

07/02/2023

** Psychiatric Medication Management Appointments - No Wait **

Have you called office after office trying to find a Psychiatrist only to learn there is a 6-10 month waiting list?

Did your previous provider continuously add medication after medications, without listening to your opinion?

Were you told that you needed to leave your current therapist and use someone "in the practice" just to receive medications?

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner I have the ability to offer both medication management and therapy, but do NOT require both to receive care here.

I take my time getting to know each patient. I will educate you on your choices for treatment, listen to your concerns and desires, and work collaboratively with you to help you become symptom free.

Summer is the perfect time to start or make a change to your (or your child's) treatment. Email us today before the back-to-school rush, or the winter time blues start to set back in.

Immediate availability Monday - Thursday 9-5. Telehealth or in-person, ages 5-99.

03/22/2023

Happy Wellness Wednesday! It's officially Spring 🌷

This is the season of renewal, fresh hope, and sunshine! As we move into spring, consider taking the time to assess the good things in life and show them gratitude.

Everyone can benefit from making an effort to practice gratitude every day. These 3 steps can help you start feeling more grateful, and appreciative of the good things in your life:

✨ Notice positive things, look for them, appreciate them.

✨ Savor, absorb, and really pay attention to those good things.

✨ Express your gratitude to yourself, write it down, or thank someone.

~Notice the Good Things in Your Life~

Start to notice and identify the things you are grateful for. Tune in to the small everyday details of your life and notice the good things you might sometimes take for granted. Try these ideas:

✨ Each day, think of 3 things you are grateful for. Nature. People. Community. Shelter. Creature comforts like a warm bed or a good meal. It's amazing what you notice when you focus on feeling grateful.

✨ Start a gratitude journal. Making a commitment to writing down good things each day makes it more likely that we will notice good things as they happen.

✨ Practice gratitude rituals. Some people say grace before a meal. Pausing in gratitude before eating doesn't have to be religious. It's a simple habit that helps us notice and appreciate the blessing of food on the table.

~Savor the Feeling of Gratitude~

There are moments when you naturally, right then and there, feel filled with gratitude. These are moments when you say to yourself, "Oh, wow, this is amazing!" or "How great is this!"

Pause. Notice and absorb that feeling of true, genuine gratitude. Let it sink in. Soak it up. Savor your blessings in the moment they happen.

~Express Gratitude~

Expressing gratitude is more than courtesy, manners, or being polite. It's about showing your heartfelt appreciation. When you thank someone, you're also practicing the first two gratitude skills: you've noticed something good, and you've genuinely appreciated it.

03/15/2023

Happy Wellness Wednesday! Today we're looking at the question, "What is wellness, and why is it important?"

Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you're thriving. To understand the significance of wellness, it's important to understand how it's linked to health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is defined as being “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

Several key areas of your lifestyle are considered dimensions of overall Wellness. They include: social connectedness, exercise, nutrition, sleep and mindfulness. Each one has an impact on your physical and mental health. By making simple and healthy choices on a daily basis, you will be well on your way towards reducing stress, having positive social interactions and achieving optimal wellness.

Start with small changes within each dimension and take it one day at a time – you don’t have to run a marathon or go on a restrictive diet to implement wellness into your everyday life! 20 minutes of walking, adding more color to your diet, or just getting out of the house to reconnect with an old friend are all great ways to increase your wellness.

Kick-start your mental wellness with an appointment today. Therapy and med-management are available, with Medicare and most commercial insurances accepted. Email admin@caretherapy.net for more information.

03/08/2023

Happy International Women's Day! It's also Wellness Wednesday!

Care Therapy is a small business, which is proudly owned and run exclusively by Women. That's why we're offering our Women's Wellness in the Woods retreat this May. What better way to relax, recharge, and re-connect than a retreat with like-minded women at a beautiful resort?

Don't miss out! Book for you and a friend, your mom, or as an individual while rooms are still available.

https://sites.google.com/caretherapy.net/may2023retreat/home

03/05/2023

Spring never really waits for winter to go away. It symbolizes a time of fresh starts and new growth pushing through the cold, frozen ground.

It is never too late to become who you want to be. What quality would you like to bloom this spring?

Immediate morning and afternoon appointments available. Most commercial insurances and medicare accepted.

Email for more information admin@caretherapy.net

02/07/2023

For more than twenty years of my life, I struggled with major depression and su***de ideation.

01/27/2023

The Care Therapy team will be out of the office and unable to return any emails until 2/6/23. If you have inquiries regarding the upcoming retreat or becoming a new patient, please email admin@caretherapy.net and we will get back to you as soon as we return.

Thank you!