New Direction Functional Psychiatry provides residents of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with a path toward enhanced mental health, and relief from a wide range of common challenges. Under the leadership of board-certified adult and child psychiatrist Sarah Gatumu, MD, the practice is thriving, and quickly becoming one of the most highly sought-after psychiatry practices in the region.
Each individual who seeks care at New Direction Functional Psychiatry receives highly personalized treatment with warm and
compassionate care. The process begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to determine needs and goals. GeneSight®
pharmacogenomic testing helps determine how genetic factors might influence treatment.
A holistic approach recognizes the interconnectivity between physical, mental, emotional, and social health and wellness.
Treatments are designed to align not only with each patient’s current needs, but also with their lifestyle, family dynamics, and
integration within their communities.
State-of-the-art therapeutics and treatment platforms guide all services delivered at New Direction Functional Psychiatry. Examples
include BrainsWay® Deep TMS™, an innovative option for addressing anxiety and depression through brain stimulation. Ketamine
assisted therapy uses medication to help patients in their therapeutic journey.
Patients struggling with issues like trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges
can rely on the team at New Direction Functional Psychiatry for outstanding care. Booking an initial visit online or by phone is the
best place to begin.