MENTAL HEALTH & EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING

Therapy, medication, or both — we’re here for all of it.

At RWWC, we offer psychology and psychiatry under one roof — so you can access the type of mental health care that fits your needs, your life, and your stage of wellness.


“We can all benefit from obtaining and utilizing a greater psychological skill set — learning how to adapt, be proactive, and navigate life’s journey with greater confidence.”



Women face a unique set of mental health challenges — shaped by hormonal shifts across the lifespan, the pressures of career and caregiving, and life transitions that range from joyful to devastating. Whether you’re looking for talk therapy to process and grow, or medication management to stabilize and feel like yourself again, RWWC offers both — provided by experienced clinicians who understand women’s health inside and out.



UNDERSTANDING YOUR OPTIONS

Psychology & Psychiatry: What’s the difference?



Psychology

Talk Therapy · Counseling · Behavioral Support

A psychologist holds a doctoral degree (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) and specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating mental health conditions through therapy and behavioral approaches. Sessions focus on understanding patterns of thought and emotion, developing coping skills, and working through life challenges in a supported environment.

Psychologists do not prescribe medication, but frequently collaborate with prescribers to offer whole-person care when both therapy and medication may be beneficial.



Psychiatry

Medication Management · Psychiatric Evaluation · Integrated Care

A psychiatric provider is a licensed clinician with specialized training in evaluating the biological and neurological dimensions of mental health. At RWWC, our psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is board-certified and authorized to prescribe and manage psychiatric medications — offering an important bridge between mental health and medical care.

Psychiatry is often the right fit when symptoms are more severe, when therapy alone hasn’t provided sufficient relief, or when a hormonal or medical component may be contributing to how you feel.


OUR PROVIDERS

Meet the team



Psychologist

Dr. Courtney Liggera

Psy.D. · Licensed Psychologist · 20+ Years Experience

Dr. Liggera is a licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, grief and loss, trauma, and life transitions. She uses a psychodynamic/insight-oriented approach, creating a secure and supportive environment where patients can explore patterns, build resilience, and move forward with clarity. She earned her Psy.D. from The George Washington University and her B.A. in Psychology from Colgate University.


Psychiatric NP

Kait McDermott, PMHNP-BC

PMHNP-BC · AGACNP-BC · Dual Board-Certified · Accepting New Patients

Kait McDermott is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in medication management for women navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Kait brings a calm, trauma-informed presence and has specialized training in ketamine-assisted therapy. She earned her M.S.N. from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences and her B.S.N. from Villanova University. Kait is currently accepting new patients. 


EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING SERVICES

How we can help you

Our services span both therapy and medication management — and for many patients, a combination of both produces the best outcomes. All care is tailored to each woman’s individual needs and stage of life.

PSYCHOLOGY

Prenatal Emotional Well-Being

As your pregnancy progresses, your body and life are in transition. Our psychologist helps ease this transforming stage of life with individualized support.


PSYCHOLOGY

Postpartum Emotional Well-Being

The weeks and months after birth bring joy, challenge, and change. Learn skills to manage stress, understand your emotions, and enjoy new motherhood.


PSYCHOLOGY

Coping with Stress & Finding Balance

For moments when life feels out of control. Our psychologist introduces tension-relieving tools tailored to how you uniquely experience stress.


PSYCHOLOGY

Relationship Counseling

Working through communication challenges and strengthening bonds with partners, family, and loved ones.


PSYCHOLOGY

Prenuptial Counseling

Preparing for marriage emotionally as well as logistically — building skills for a lasting, healthy partnership.


PSYCHOLOGY

Mature Life Management

Navigating emotional and cognitive changes associated with aging, chronic illness, and shifting life roles.


PSYCHIATRY

Psychiatric Evaluation

A comprehensive assessment of mental health symptoms, history, and contributing medical or hormonal factors to determine the most appropriate treatment path.


PSYCHIATRY

Medication Management

Ongoing prescription and monitoring of psychiatric medications for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and adjustment disorders.


PSYCHIATRY

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

Specialized support for patients who have not responded to traditional treatments, offered by a clinician with dedicated training in ketamine-assisted care.



Ready to start therapy?

Schedule a session with Dr. Liggera to begin working through life’s challenges with a trusted, experienced guide.


Book with Dr. Liggera

Interested in medication management?

Kait McDermott is currently accepting new patients for psychiatric evaluations and med management.


Book with Kait McDermott






A Note from RWWC

“Since our founding in 2008, our goal has been to provide primary care for women. Our team of physicians and nurse practitioners are dedicated to providing preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic disease(s) and coordination of care with specialists.”

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