Stepping Stones Psychiatric Care

Discover expert mental health care at LifeStance in Pittsburgh, PA. Choose between convenient online or in-person counseling, therapy, psychiatry and medication management. Our dedicated team of licensed therapists, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners specializes in addressing depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, trauma, PTSD and grief as well as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, eating disorders, addiction, substance abuse and more. We provide individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and marriage counseling to support your unique needs. LifeStance accepts most insurances and caters to all ages. Take the first step towards improved mental health. Call or book online today.

Welcome! Psychiatric Care Systems, PC was established in July 1973 under the direction of Oscar Urrea, M.D. We have been licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare as an outpatient behavioral health clinic since 2002. We have been accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations since 2003. We are a general psychiatric practice providing comprehensive psychiatric treatment, as well as sleep disorders medicine, to patients in the Western Pennsylvania area. We offer a team approach with medication management by our skilled psychiatrists and/or psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychotherapy with our Masters or Ph.D. level therapists. We offer a full range of behavioral health services, including adult and geriatric psychiatry with medication management. Various psychotherapy modalities as well as couples, marital and family counseling also are offered. In addition, we are now offering child psychiatry services under Amanda M. Rush, M.D., child and adolescent psychiatrist. Office hours by appointment at any of our three locations. See Locations for our hours, addresses and phone numbers. Mission Statement Psychiatric Care Systems, PC is committed to providing optimal mental health services that support the value, dignity and integrity of the individual while encouraging family and social relationships and involvement in the community. We offer a professional, recovery-oriented team approach designed to empower individuals to lead healthier, more meaningful lives.

Our mission at Stepping Stones Psychiatric Care is to offer high-quality, individualized psychiatric care services to kids, teens, and adults who require behavioral health services. Dr. Muhammad Shaikh, who is board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as adult care, runs Stepping Stones and provides some of the best healthcare available in Pennsylvania. Stepping Stones is an inclusive, judgment-free environment where all individuals feel safe and respected regardless of gender, orientation, race, or religion. We are experienced in helping clients in the LGBTQ+ community, including gay and trans youth.