Riley Guinan
Psychiatric Physician Assistant & Medication Management Expert
“Everyone has their own journey, and yours matters. Psychiatric care can feel intimidating, but I take a relaxed and authentic approach. I focus on real conversations and working together to find solutions”
Riley Guinan, PA-C, is a board-certified physician associate with a combined nine years of education and varied experience in mental health. She provides evidence-based psychiatric care, drawing on a strong background in psychopharmacology and a whole-person perspective that honors the complexity of each individual.
Riley believes psychiatric care works best when it feels collaborative and grounded in trust. She approaches each patient as a whole person—not a set of symptoms—taking time to understand their unique story, challenges, and strengths.
Her work integrates evidence-based medicine with an awareness of how lifestyle, nutrition, and mind-body factors influence mental health. She strives to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where patients feel supported in making decisions about their care.
At the heart of her philosophy is the belief that meaningful change comes from partnership: working together to find solutions that fit your life.
Philosophy of Care
Riley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University – New Brunswick, graduating with honors. During her undergraduate studies, she conducted research on autism spectrum disorders and depression.
She went on to complete her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Thomas Jefferson University, where she focused her capstone research on ketamine and MAOIs in treatment-resistant depression.
Riley also completed the rigorous Master Psychopharmacology Program through the Neuroscience Education Institute, deepening her understanding of complex psychopharmacology and advanced treatment approaches.
She is a board-certified physician associate (PA-C) through the NCCPA and a member of the Association of PAs in Psychiatry, the Neuroscience Education Institute, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).