Dr. Joshua Nickerson, DO

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with approximately a decade of experience working in a variety of clinical settings. Throughout my career, I have also developed a passion for teaching and have had the opportunity to educate and mentor numerous psychiatry residents and medical students. At one point in my career, I was honored to serve on the faculty at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

I strongly believe that no two people are exactly alike. Children and adults may experience similar symptoms, but the experiences, circumstances, and underlying factors contributing to those symptoms can be very different. Because of this, I believe the most effective treatment begins with taking the time to understand each person as an individual.

Medication can be an important part of psychiatric treatment, but I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Before recommending medication changes, I feel it is important to more fully understand you or your child, including current concerns, experiences, and individual needs. When medication is appropriate, decisions about treatment are made collaboratively, with thoughtful discussion about the available options and the goals of care. My goal is to provide individualized, thoughtful psychiatric care that looks beyond symptoms and considers the whole person.