Medication Management
Dr. Sarah Hoffmaster DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Sarah Hoffmaster (formerly Dr. Sarah Robertson) is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience providing patients with mental health services. Her approach is one the encompasses treating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. She has worked extensively with clients across the life span from children to geriatric. She has also worked extensively with clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Schizoaffective/Schizophrenia, and Autism Spectrum disorder.
Dr. Sarah has a very patient centered approach to her practice which allows for very individualized and collaborative care with her patients. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree and Master of Science in Nursing Degree from Robert Morris University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Penn State University.
She understands that no two people are alike, and that in order to truly help her patients that she must see them as a whole person and not just a diagnosis or symptoms. Her philosophy that everyone has strengths and building on these strengths we can accomplish individual wellness and growth is what guides her practice. Dr. Sarah provides psychiatric diagnosis and medication management utilizing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities. These are based on current evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines. She understands and values the importance of staying up to date on the latest research available to better serve her patients and to achieve the best long-term outcomes.
Dr. Sarah developed a nursing theory which she presented at Sigma Theta Tau International 44th Biennial Convention which focused on the experience of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. Dr. Robertson was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. She and her family enjoy pretty much any outdoor activity and are avid sports enthusiasts.
Derick Nowacki CRNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Derick Nowacki is a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatric evaluation and medication management for adults. He treats a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, sleep difficulties, and other mental health conditions.
With training in both family medicine and psychiatry, Derick takes a whole-person approach to mental health care and considers the relationship between physical health, emotional well-being, and lifestyle. His style is collaborative, approachable, and patient-centered, with an emphasis on helping patients understand their treatment options and participate actively in their care.
Derick's goal is to provide individualized, evidence-based treatment in a supportive and judgment-free environment while helping patients work toward meaningful and sustainable improvements in their mental health.