Jacob Brent, MD,
About Jacob Brent (He/Him)
Jacob Brent, MD, provides thoughtful, compassionate psychiatric care to children and teens across Pennsylvania through LifeStance Health. With a focus on medication management and collaborative care, Dr. Brent supports individuals navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges, from ADHD, anxiety and depression to mood disorders and trauma. His integrative approach combines clinical insight with a deep respect for each person’s lived experience, empowering patients and families to make informed decisions about their mental health treatment. Dr. Brent trained as a pediatrician in addition to his psychiatric training and brings unique expertise in working with medically complex patients—individuals whose mental health is impacted by serious medical conditions such as epilepsy, cancer, or organ transplants. He is especially passionate about supporting neurodiverse individuals and those with developmental disabilities, including youth in adoption or foster care. Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Brent enjoys spending time in nature, exploring trails with his dog, and staying active through running, hiking, and biking.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 6-17
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- School behavioral issues
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Ability status
- Adoption & foster care
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Caregiving
- Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Emotional abuse
- Ethnic identity & mental health
- Family conflict
- Gender identity & mental health
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual disability (living independently)
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
- Mental health support for neurological conditions
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Phobias
- Premarital counseling
- Race, culture & mental health
- Religion, spirituality & mental health
- School avoidance
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Sports performance
- Stress management
- Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
- Stroke-related mental health conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Locations
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Questions About
Jacob Brent
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Jacob Brent. You can also call 412-641-7016 to have someone assist you.
Jacob Brent generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 412-641-7016 to find out Jacob Brent's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Jacob Brent:
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 412-641-7016 to see how we can help.
Yes, Jacob Brent is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Jacob Brent works at:
Yes, Jacob Brent does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Jacob Brent is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: