ABOUT
THE PRACTICE
Evergreen Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry practice focused on psychiatric treatment (including telemedicine) for children, adolescents, and young adults (up to age 22). We offer thorough evaluations, ongoing treatment, and an individualized approach. Our office is in Wayne, Pennsylvania, but we can offer telepsychiatry treatment to patients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Evergreen Psychiatry treats common mental health problems such as anxiety disorders, ADHD, depression, behavioral concerns, and more. Evergreen also cares for patients with trauma and medical complexity, depending on the individual patient and case. Another area of interest for Dr. Harmon is collaboration with pediatricians, and she is happy to collaborate with your child’s doctor with your permission.
FAQ
DR. SARA HARMON
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Dr. Harmon attended medical school at the University of Virginia, followed by specialty training in a “Triple Board” residency training program at the University of Pittsburgh (UPMC) that included comprehensive training in general pediatrics, general (adult) psychiatry, and child/adolescent psychiatry. While at UPMC, Dr. Harmon served as chief resident for the Child Psychiatry and Triple Board programs, and received numerous awards including an AAP CATCH grant and an AACAP Educational Outreach Program award. Dr. Harmon is double board-certified and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as well as the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). In addition to Dr. Harmon’s work at Evergreen psychiatry, she supports local pediatric practices through an integrated care model.
TREATMENT APPROACH
EVIDENCE-BASED
As a physician, Dr. Harmon highly values empiric evidence and tries to provide evidence-based care when appropriate evidence is available. She takes her oath to “first, do no harm” seriously, which means that she makes an ongoing effort to balance the potential risks and benefits of an intervention, and to share her understanding clearly with her patients.
CARING
Dr. Harmon loves working with children and adolescents, and her calm, friendly demeanor helps put patients (and their families) at ease. She enthusiastically celebrates her patients’ successes along with them, and remains an optimistic advocate during setbacks. Dr. Harmon puts particular emphasis on listening intently to her patients and solving problems together.
MULTI-DIMENSIONAL
Dr. Harmon does prescribe medication, but believes that medication is just one component of a thorough treatment plan to facilitate improved mental health. She is happy to work with your current psychotherapist or to make a community referral for therapy. For a small subset of patients, she may provide therapy and medication management or therapy alone. Dr. Harmon may also recommend lifestyle changes relating to sleep, diet, exercise, and other habits to support overall wellness.