Personal & Holistic Mental Health Care

I’m Dr. Amy O’Donnell, an integrative psychiatrist that supports women’s mental health and high functioning adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma or psychiatric de-prescribing. Combining medicine, psychotherapy and natural approaches, together we create lasting change in your mental health.

Now accepting new patients
via telehealth in Florida and Pennsylvania.
In-person services available in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Hi, I'm Dr Amy O'Donnell (she/her)

I’m an integrative psychiatrist who believes that true healing requires so much more than just prescriptions for pills.

Adults feeling stuck or overwhelmed by anxiety, depression and life transitions need a holistic and personal approach to healing to build lasting change in mood, stress, energy and sense of self.

We dig deeper to build insight into your whole person, address root causes and establish a resilient foundation upon which you can face life’s challenges with increasing confidence and purpose.

While I work with many mental health concerns, my main areas of focus include women’s mental health, medication de-prescribing and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

I’ll be honest with you; the process of creating lasting change will be challenging and uncomfortable at times. It will require commitment. My promise to you is that you won’t be alone on this journey. I will match the commitment, curiosity and dedication that you bring.

Does any of this sound like you?

Are you ready for a new approach to mental health?

You are struggling to get through the day and things are starting to slip. You worry you are failing yourself or those around you.

You know you want change but you feel overwhelmed. It’s hard to even know where to start.

You only see your psychiatrist for quick check-ins every few months and it feels like they never have time to listen to you.

You want to incorporate natural approaches to your mental health and gain insight into root causes of your struggles that stem from the mind, body and spirit.

My Areas of Specialization:

Are you on too much medication or struggling to come off your psychiatric medication?

Are you on multiple psychiatric medications and not even sure if they are working?
Have you tried to stop your psychiatric medications for depression or anxiety but felt terrible?
Have you been on your antidepressant for years and want guidance on how to stop?
Are you hoping to be on the least amount of psychiatric medication necessary?
Do you want to understand the risks of being on your psychiatric medications long term?

I help you successfully de-prescribe your psychiatric medications for anxiety and depression, limiting withdrawal and reducing risk of relapse. We thoroughly discuss the risks and benefits of your medications so you can make informed decisions. Together we optimize your mental health using the least medications possible.

Are you a high-functioning adult struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma or major life transitions?

Does everyday feel like you are struggling to survive?
Do you worry about failing yourself and those around you?
Do you struggle with perfectionism or feeling you aren’t enough?
Have you tried to overcome your struggles with mood and stress but things feel like they aren’t getting better or even are getting worse?
Are you motivated to make change in your mental health?
Are past struggles you’ve swept under the rug finally catching up with you?

Together we work to understand the root cause of your distress and create holistic and personalized solutions to your mental health needs ranging from healing mental illness to strengthening your mental vitality. We create lasting change in your sense of purpose, confidence, mood, energy and sense of hope.

Do you struggle with changes in mood due to hormonal shifts like premenstrual dysphoric disorder or perimenopause?

Are you overwhelmed by the emotional and physical changes like sleep disturbance, irritability, anxiety, mood changes that seem to impact every area of your life?
Do your body and mind or even life feel out of control?
Do you feel like your emotions and mood are impacting your relationships?
Do you feel like your care is fragmented, like your medical teams don’t have time to listen to you or they don’t understand your struggle?

Hormonal changes and shifts have profound impacts on your mental health and in turn your life. And often they can most severely impact you at times of transition or stress in your life. We look holistically at areas like lifestyle, sleep, stress reduction, relationships, community, emotions, physical health, nutrition, therapy and medications to tailor a treatment plan that is personalized to your unique needs. We work to boost your self-esteem, confidence and sense of purpose.

Are you pregnant, planning to become pregnant, struggling with infertility or post-partum?

Have you struggled with mood or anxiety in the past and now feel worried about how it will impact your pregnancy?
Are you struggling to get pregnant feeling an increasing sense of desperation and worry?
Do you worry about how your mental health will impact your fertility?
Do you want to holistically address your mental health before, during and after pregnancy?
Are you post-partum and feeling completely overwhelmed like you are failing yourself and those you care for?
Have you found out you are pregnant and worry about the impact of your psychiatric medications on your baby and you?

The journey of before, during and after pregnancy can be a mental and physical rollercoaster. Together we optimize your fertility, pregnancy and postpartum recovery for both you and your baby. We fully discuss the risks and benefits of your psychiatric medications, consider alternatives that are safe in pregnancy, and work together to help you find a sense of balance and peace at this time in your life of immense change.

Are you looking for psychotherapy that is insight-focused and will help you better understand yourself?

Have you tried coaching and learned therapeutic coping skills but feel like you aren’t where you want to be?
Are you interested in learning about your ‘why’ – Why are you doing all the right things, but you still don’t feel better? Why is it so hard to change? Why aren’t your relationships better?
Are you interested in a therapy of depth that can be long-term?

Psychodynamic therapy is root-cause oriented in that it works to deeply understand the factors you may not be aware of that influence how you feel and behave. We work together in this therapy to go beyond coping skills and life coaching to deeply see you and understand you – all your layers, complications, and nuance. With this awareness comes the power to create transformative, life-defining change.

My Practice Philosophy

By nature things ebb and flow. I work with you to find meaning and balance.

What to Expect

Discovery Call

Free 15-minute phone call to get to know my practice

Information Gathering

I review your prior records

Initial Consult

1 hour and 50 minutes comprehensive assessment

Treatment Tracks

Flexible types of care to meet your needs

Learn more about my practice

Let's get you feeling better

6301 Forbes Ave, Suite 120

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217

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7901 4th Street N, Suite 300

St Petersburg, Florida 33702