Pediatric Mental Care in
Allentown, PA
Getting here:
1247 S Cedar Crest Blvd suite 107, Allentown, PA 18103
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(484) 202-0751
Hours:
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Calls made after business hours will be returned the following day
When your child is struggling emotionally or behaviorally, you need an evaluation that uncovers the whole picture, and a specialized care team that treats it. Blackbird Health’s Allentown clinic offers comprehensive mental health evaluations and treatment for children and teens throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Located on Cedar Crest Boulevard with easy access from Route 222 and I-78, our welcoming clinic features four private therapy rooms, a spacious playroom, and a comfortable waiting area. Our coordinated team of psychiatric nurse practitioners, child psychologists, therapists, and specialists actually communicate about your child's care, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Comprehensive Mental Health Care for Lehigh Valley Families
Child Therapy and Mental Health Services in Allentown, PA
Individual Therapy Services
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
Play, talk, and art therapy
Trauma therapy
Social skills development
Emotional regulation techniques
Family Support
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Parent guidance and coaching
Family therapy sessions
School advocacy
Crisis intervention planning
Evaluations and Assessments
Full psychiatric assessment
ADHD testing and evaluation
Autism evaluation
Anxiety and Depression assessment
Occupational Therapy evaluation (OT)
Speech and Language evaluations (SLP)
Medication Management
Expert psychiatric medication support
Regular monitoring and adjustments
Coordination with therapy treatments
Family education about medications
Virtual and in‑person care
Most of our clinicians are hybrid - seeing patients both in‑clinic and virtually. This allows for more flexibility for our patients and care that best fits the needs of each patient and family.
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Why Families Choose Our Allentown Clinic
Families throughout Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the entire Lehigh Valley often wait 3-6 months for initial appointments with providers who only address surface symptoms. Many children are struggling with academic pressures from Parkland School District, Allentown School District, and other competitive Lehigh Valley schools, while parents feel overwhelmed trying to find the right help.
Blackbird Health is different. Our psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners conduct most initial evaluations within 2-3 weeks, working closely with specialists to uncover co-occurring conditions others miss.
Our Allentown clinic is conveniently situated near major roadways and public transportation, making it easily accessible for families throughout Lehigh County and Northampton County.
of patients see an improvement
in symptoms in 6-12 weeks with
fewer medications
What parents, patients, and pediatricians are saying
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We’ve been impressed with Blackbird Health’s services. It’s so rare to find comprehensive care like this—from testing to therapy to med management (and more)—all in one place.
- Shannon W
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We were taken through stages, nothing felt rushed, and he was closely monitored to see what was working.
My son is doing so well.
- Amelia A
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Words in this review cannot begin to describe the level of commitment, effectiveness, and most importantly, the genuine care from Blackbird Health.
- Bridgette K
Common Questions About our Allentown Clinic
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Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) can diagnose, prescribe medication, and conduct comprehensive evaluations. Most initial evaluations at our Allentown clinic are performed by our psychiatric NPs.
Child psychologists hold doctoral degrees (PhD or PsyD) and are trained in psychological testing, assessment, and therapy.
All of our therapists are licensed, graduate-trained clinicians with extensive clinical experience, and have worked with hundreds of children and teens.
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Most initial evaluations at our Allentown clinic are conducted by our experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners, who specialize in pediatric mental health and comprehensive diagnostic assessments. If specialized psychological testing is needed, our child psychologists are available to provide additional assessments.
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Most Lehigh Valley families are scheduled within 2-3 weeks, compared to 3-6 month waits elsewhere in the region.
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Yes. Most clinicians see patients both in-clinic and virtually. All initial evaluations are conducted virtually to allow us to observe children and adolescents in their natural environment, often providing meaningful insight into how they function in daily life. Families can request that ongoing care be in-person or virtual.
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Eighty-nine percent (89%) of children we evaluate have multiple conditions. Our comprehensive evaluation uncovers what others overlook, which is why 85% of our patients see meaningful improvement within 6-12 weeks.
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Yes. Many families work with us to get appropriate school accommodations through 504 plans or IEPs. Our evaluations provide documentation that can be shared with schools, and we can advocate for you with school counselors, teachers, or special education teams (with your permission) to ensure your child gets the support they need.
You are welcome to use the school district name in this answer, but don't guarantee we provide all the documentation needed to get a 504 or IEP as that varies by district.
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Yes. Our psychiatric nurse practitioners conduct comprehensive ADHD evaluations at our Allentown clinic, and our child psychologists are available for specialized testing when needed. We assess for co-occurring conditions that often accompany ADHD, such as anxiety, learning disabilities, or sensory processing differences.
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Our autism evaluations in Allentown include assessment of social communication, repetitive behaviors, sensory processing, adaptive functioning, developmental history, and co-occurring conditions. We provide a detailed report that's accepted by Lehigh Valley school districts and can be used for services and accommodations.
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We treat ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, behavioral challenges, sensory processing differences, executive function difficulties, speech and language delays, and more. We specialize in identifying and treating co-occurring conditions.
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Yes. We work closely with pediatricians throughout the Lehigh Valley to coordinate care. Many local pediatricians refer to our practice because of our comprehensive approach and short wait times.
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Yes. Our Cedar Crest Boulevard location is accessible via LANTA bus routes, making it convenient for families throughout the Lehigh Valley.