Mental Health Treatment for Military, Veterans & Law Enforcement

Individuals who currently serve, or have served, in the military or law enforcement are at an increased risk of various mental health conditions and struggles, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Substance Use Disorders (such as alcohol and opiate use disorders). Suicide rates among veterans is approximately 1.5 times that of the general population, and unfortunately many individuals who could benefit greatly from mental health treatment, never receive the help that they deserve.

Many do not realize that the sacrifices that military and law enforcement personnel make, do not only extend to active duty and/or combat. It is unfortunately not uncommon for individuals to struggle with their mental health, long after reintegration back into civilian life.

Mental Health Services at Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates for Military, Veterans & Law Enforcement

• PTSD Evaluations and Treatment with Psychiatric Medication Management
• Psychotherapy for PTSD with our licensed therapists and doctoral level psychologists.
• EMDR Therapy (available online) with Nicole Palaio, MS, LPC, who has a focus on this type of therapy to help individuals process traumatic memories and heal from PTSD and trauma(s)
• Exposure Therapy with several of our licensed therapists and doctoral level psychologists to treat anxiety related to service.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment (alcohol, opiate and others) with our Fellowship Trained Addiction Specialist (Samantha Wyckoff, MD) and several Board Certified providers within the practice, experienced in treating addiction.
• Outpatient detoxification for alcohol use disorders.
• General Psychiatric Services (evaluations, medication management and psychotherapy) for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and other general psychiatric illnesses.
• Couples therapy, for individuals struggling with symptoms related to service, and their impact on their relationships.

Why Schedule Psychiatric Services related to Military and/or Law Enforcement Service at Rittenhouse?

The providers at Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates are academically oriented providers, most of whom teach, or have taught, at local academic institutions. Our providers are Board Certified Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and we have several licensed and doctoral level therapists and psychologists, who have specific training in the various mental health conditions that may affect our military, veterans and law enforcement personnel.

• Licensed Therapists and Doctoral Level Psychologists
• Board Certified Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
• Academically Oriented providers, most of whom teach, or have taught, at local Academic Institutions
• Appointments generally available within 2 weeks.
• In-office and online Virtual Appointments for therapy and psychiatric medication management.

Additional Mental Health Resources for Military, Veterans and Law Enforcement

COPLINE: A 501 not-for-profit dedicated to serving active and retired law enforcement officers and their loved ones. 24/7 confidential services for callers dealing with various struggles both on and off the job, including mental health difficulties. 1.800.COPLINE (1-800-267-5463).

Military One Source: Confidential Counselors are available 24/7 for service members and their families by calling 1.800.342.9647. This service is for active military and their families, or for those within 365 days of discharge or release from service. This can be a helpful first step, to engage in mental health treatment, and understand services available.

Veterans Crisis Line: Available 24/7 by dialing 988 or 1.800.273.8255 and pressing 1.

Nami Homefront: Online Mental Health Resources for Military Service Members, Veterans and their Families.