Business Details
Trusted Psychological Services in Pittsburgh
Schachner Associates has been dedicated to providing comprehensive psychological services to the Pittsburgh community for over 35 years. Our team of experienced psychologists offers a wide range of services, including psychological testing, individual and group therapy, and forensic evaluations, all delivered with the personalized attention of a private practice setting. Located in Oakland, our office is easily accessible to downtown Pittsburgh and surrounding neighborhoods, offering convenient public transportation options and parking. We employ a Practice Manager to assist with scheduling, billing, and insurance coordination, ensuring a seamless experience for our clients. Our clinicians provide both day and evening hours to accommodate diverse schedules and maintain relationships with consulting psychiatrists for medication management when needed.We utilize a HIPAA-compliant telepsychology platform to expand access to care, along with a client portal for document sharing and appointment management. Our commitment to thorough evaluations and evidence-based treatments ensures accurate diagnoses and effective interventions for learning disorders, ADHD, emotional difficulties, and more. With expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy, couples counseling, and forensic psychology, we serve individuals, families, and legal professionals across Western Pennsylvania. Our collaborative approach allows clients to work with multiple specialists within the same practice, ensuring continuity of care and comprehensive support for all mental health needs.
Services
Psychological Testing
Psychotherapy
Counseling
Forensic Services
Consultation
Telepsychology
Vocational Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Play Therapy
Couples Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of psychological service experience in Pittsburgh
- Our team provides HIPAA-compliant telepsychology for remote access
- Practice Manager handles scheduling, billing, and insurance coordination
- Collaboration with consulting psychiatrists for medication management
- Flexible day and evening appointment availability
Services
Psychological Testing
Our comprehensive psychological evaluations include clinical interviews, standardized testing, and collateral information gathering. We assess learning disorders, ADHD, emotional difficulties, and giftedness for accurate diagnoses. Services include school accommodation documentation and follow-up testing to measure intervention effectiveness.
Psychotherapy
We offer evidence-based therapy for ages 6+ including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and couples counseling. Our clinicians treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, and family relationship issues. Both individual and group therapy options are available with male and female practitioners.
Forensic Services
Our forensic evaluations address child custody, competency assessments, and personal injury cases. We provide expert testimony, report reviews, and attorney consultations. Services include independent psychological assessments for criminal offenders and immigration-related mental health evaluations.
Telepsychology
We deliver secure psychological services through HIPAA-compliant video platforms. Telepsychology options include testing consultations, therapy sessions, and medication management coordination with psychiatrists. Virtual appointments ensure continued care accessibility.
Consultation
We offer vocational services for job seekers and employers, along with school personnel consultation for academic accommodations. Our consultation services extend to legal professionals requiring forensic expertise and treatment recommendations.
People
Stephen P. Schachner
Clinical and School Psychologist (Retired)
Dr. Schachner founded the practice and supervised services for over 30 years. Specializing in clinical psychology and school psychology, he provided evaluations for Pittsburgh schools and treated anxiety, depression, and PTSD. He lectures on forensic psychology and testing.
Karianne Bilsky
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Bilsky specializes in psychological testing and therapy for learning disorders and emotional difficulties. She conducts forensic evaluations and provides evidence-based treatments. Her expertise includes psychoeducational assessments for ADHD and giftedness.
Questions
What psychological services do you offer?
We provide psychological testing, psychotherapy, counseling, forensic evaluations, and consultation services for individuals, couples, families, and legal professionals.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide telepsychology services through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform for remote access to therapy and testing consultations.
Do you accept insurance?
Our Practice Manager assists with insurance coordination - contact our office for specific insurance plan verification and billing details.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Pittsburgh, Oakland, and surrounding neighborhoods with accessible office locations and telehealth service options.
