Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates

Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates is a private-practice psychiatric group located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering both in-person and telehealth appointments for adults, children, adolescents, and couples. The practice takes its name from Rittenhouse Square, the historic neighborhood in Center City Philadelphia where its primary office is situated. Telehealth services extend the practice's reach beyond Pennsylvania to patients in California, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and additional states where individual providers hold licensure. Several therapists are credentialed through PsyPACT, which allows them to provide psychotherapy to patients in most U.S. states. The group encompasses the full range of outpatient psychiatric disciplines: board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who provide comprehensive evaluations and medication management, licensed psychologists who conduct neuropsychological and psychoeducational testing alongside therapy, and licensed clinical social workers and professional counselors who provide evidence-based psychotherapy. This multi-disciplinary structure means that a patient who needs both medication and structured cognitive-behavioral therapy — a common scenario for ADHD, OCD, or anxiety — can receive coordinated care within the same group practice rather than managing referrals across separate providers. Rittenhouse operates entirely on a fee-for-service, out-of-network basis. It does not participate in insurance networks and does not bill payers directly. Instead, patients pay at the time of service and receive detailed invoices and superbills that they can submit to their insurance carriers for out-of-network reimbursement. For patients with comprehensive PPO-type plans, reimbursement rates of 50–80% are not uncommon, effectively bringing per-session costs into a range competitive with in-network psychiatric care. Patients without meaningful out-of-network benefits bear the full out-of-pocket cost. New patient appointments are typically available within one to two weeks — a materially faster timeline than most in-network psychiatric practices in the Philadelphia region, where waitlists of two to four months are common. The practice accepts patients seeking treatment for ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, personality disorders, and other psychiatric conditions across the full lifespan. Telehealth services extend the practice's reach beyond Pennsylvania to patients in California, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and additional states where individual providers hold licensure. Several therapists are credentialed through PsyPACT, which allows them to provide psychotherapy to patients in most U.S. states. The group encompasses the full range of outpatient psychiatric disciplines: board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who provide comprehensive evaluations and medication management, licensed psychologists who conduct neuropsychological and psychoeducational testing alongside therapy, and licensed clinical social workers and professional counselors who provide evidence-based psychotherapy. This multi-disciplinary structure means that a patient who needs both medication and structured cognitive-behavioral therapy — a common scenario for ADHD, OCD, or anxiety — can receive coordinated care within the same group practice rather than managing referrals across separate providers. Rittenhouse operates entirely on a fee-for-service, out-of-network basis. It does not participate in insurance networks and does not bill payers directly. Instead, patients pay at the time of service and receive detailed invoices and superbills that they can submit to their insurance carriers for out-of-network reimbursement. For patients with comprehensive PPO-type plans, reimbursement rates of 50–80% are not uncommon, effectively bringing per-session costs into a range competitive with in-network psychiatric care. Patients without meaningful out-of-network benefits bear the full out-of-pocket cost. New patient appointments are typically available within one to two weeks — a materially faster timeline than most in-network psychiatric practices in the Philadelphia region, where waitlists of two to four months are common. The practice accepts patients seeking treatment for ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, personality disorders, and other psychiatric conditions across the full lifespan.

Who it suits

Patients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, California, Florida, and other telehealth-accessible states who want a private-practice psychiatric experience — named providers, genuine continuity of care, and the ability to receive both medication management and psychotherapy from coordinated clinicians in the same group. Particularly well suited to patients with strong out-of-network benefits, those who have had frustrating experiences with high-volume insurance-driven telehealth platforms, and patients with complex presentations requiring both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Not appropriate for patients who require in-network billing to afford care.

How Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates compares

Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates is a full-service, fee-for-service psychiatric group practice — the kind that has historically existed only in major metropolitan areas and served primarily affluent patients or those with strong out-of-network benefits. What distinguishes Rittenhouse from large telehealth platforms like Talkiatry or LifeStance is the private-practice model: patients see a specific named physician or therapist, build a genuine longitudinal relationship, and are not transferred between providers based on platform staffing. The trade-off is cost: Rittenhouse does not bill insurance directly, so patients pay at the time of service ($175–$500 depending on provider type and appointment length) and submit for out-of-network reimbursement themselves. For comparison, Talkiatry averages ~$30/session with insurance. Patients with strong out-of-network benefits — typically through employer-sponsored plans with PPO structures — can recoup meaningful portions of Rittenhouse fees, but the upfront cash requirement is a significant barrier for many. The practice's scope across psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists in the same group is an advantage: patients needing both medication management and psychotherapy can be coordinated within the practice rather than navigating referrals across separate organizations.

Care offered

• Mental Health & Psychiatry

Included

• Initial Evaluation & Diagnosis
• Therapy / Counseling
• Medication Management
• Genetic / Pharmacogenomic Testing

Convenience

• Couples / Family Sessions

Cost

Pricing not confirmed. Check Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates's website for current prices.

Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates is a fee-for-service (out-of-network) practice. Pricing by provider type: Nurse Practitioners charge $350 for a 60-minute initial consultation and $175 for medication management follow-ups. Physicians charge $500 for a 60-minute initial consultation and $275 for medication management follow-ups. Psychotherapists charge $225 for a 60-minute initial consultation and $150 for 45-minute ongoing therapy. Licensed Clinical Psychologists charge $285–$300 for initial consultations and $205–$230 for 45-minute sessions. The practice provides superbills and supporting documentation for patient-initiated insurance claims; reimbursement amounts depend on individual plan out-of-network benefits.

Insurance

Self-pay accepted (insurance not confirmed)

States served by telehealth

Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York

Telehealth providers must be licensed in the state where you are during the visit.

How to start

Visit rittenhousepa.com and use the contact form or call the practice to request a new patient appointment. Specify whether you are seeking psychiatry (medication management), psychotherapy, or both. The scheduling team will match you with an available provider and confirm telehealth state eligibility.