Convenient locations and accessible virtual care
We offer in-person and virtual care across Pennsylvania and Virginia, with plans to expand to more markets in 2025.
Locations in Pennsylvania
We have clinic locations across PA with virtual care available state‑wide.
Locations in
Virginia
We’re opening more locations in Virginia in 2025 with virtual care available state‑wide.
Our virtual-first model
Most of our providers are hybrid - seeing patients both virtually and in our clinics. Our virtual intake allows us to observe children and adolescents in their natural environment, often providing meaningful insight into how they function in daily life.
If in-person care is clinically necessary, our team will recommend in-person appointments moving forward. If a family prefers in-person care, we will do our best to accommodate that request.
The benefits of virtual care
Virtual care makes it easier for families to access support without the stress of travel or rigid schedules. Kids can connect from the comfort of home or school, with many feeling most at ease in their everyday environment. For most services, virtual care is as effective as in-person—and often helps families start sooner and stay consistent, even when life gets busy. For more information on this topic, read our blog post Why Virtual Care Works for Kids.
Therapy rooms, playrooms, and waiting areas built for children and young adults
Our clinics are warm, welcoming spaces with private therapy rooms and playrooms equipped with state-of-the-art play therapy tools.
Frequently asked questions
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At Blackbird, we believe effective care begins with a comprehensive understanding of the patient. Our virtual intake appointments allow us to observe children and adolescents in their natural environment, often providing meaningful insight into how they function in daily life.
Virtual intakes have been shown to be as clinically effective as in-person assessments, while also offering faster access and increased convenience for families.
During the intake, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner conducts a thorough screening, reviews medical and mental health history, and identifies whether additional specialized evaluations are warranted.
If the NP determines that in-person care is clinically necessary, they will recommend in-person appointments moving forward for that patient. In rare cases, insurance requirements may also necessitate an in-person intake.
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We use Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to lead our intake evaluations because of their advanced clinical training and ability to assess patients from both a therapeutic and medical perspective.
NPs are equipped to evaluate psychological, behavioral, and physical health factors, including considerations for medication when appropriate. This allows us to form a more holistic picture of a patient’s needs from the very beginning—ensuring the right care path is identified early and accurately.
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Yes—when available, we offer in-person appointments based on clinical need, patient age, and family preference. We prioritize in-person care for younger children and for those who may not have a private or safe space for virtual visits.
If in-person availability is limited, we can often start care virtually—this may include parent support, check-ins with a medical provider, or therapy with a hybrid clinician who transitions to in-person sessions when openings arise. In some cases, starting with a daytime virtual or in-person session can help families move up the waitlist for preferred appointment times.
Certain evaluations, such as the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule), do require an in-person visit.
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Most of our services are available across our locations and virtually. After your assessment is complete, you’ll get a treatment plan recommendation and information about which services are available locally and remotely.
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Yes, families can request an in-person visits, and if a provider is available we will do our best to accommodate that request. In cases where we are not able to see a family in-person quickly, we will let you know other local resources that are available.
