Compassionate Mental Health Care, Centered on You
Personalized psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults—supporting you every step of the way.
Supporting 500+ Journeys
Are You Looking for Support Right Now?
If you’ve been feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or simply curious about whether mental health care could help, this is a safe place to start. Central Penn Mental Health offers thoughtful, personalized care designed to meet you where you are and guide you forward at your own pace.
Top Specialties
| Medication Management | Caregivers | Relationship Issues |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Issues | Child | Self Esteem |
| School Issues | Coping Skills | Self-Harming |
| Issues | Depression | Stress |
| ADHD | Developmental Disorders | Suicidal Ideation |
| Anger Management | Emotional Disturbance | Transgender |
| Anxiety | Family Conflict | Mental Health |
| Autism | Life Transitions | Mood Disorders |
| Bipolar Disorder | Oppositional Defiance (ODD) |
Medication management was explained in a way that made me feel confident and safe.
– Sophia L.
Why Choose Us
Care that’s focused on you
At Central Penn Mental Health, we provide compassionate, personalized care in a safe and welcoming environment. Our goal is to guide you toward wellness with support, understanding, and respect every step of the way.
Compassionate & Individualized Care
We listen, understand, and create a care plan tailored specifically for you or your child.
Safe & Inclusive Environment
A judgment-free space where every client feels respected, supported, and heard.
Guidance You Can Trust
Clear, step-by-step support so you always know what to expect on your mental health journey.
Holistic Approach
We consider your emotional, psychological, and medical needs for comprehensive care.
OUR services
Comprehensive Mental Health Services
Central Penn Mental Health offers a full range of psychiatric services focused on long-term wellness and stability. Each service is delivered with care, clarity, and collaboration—so you always understand your treatment options and feel confident in your care plan.
Psychiatric Evaluations
Comprehensive assessments to understand your mental health and to guide your care.
Therapy Services
Supportive, evidence-based therapy tailored to children, adolescents, and adults.
Medication Management
Ongoing guidance and monitoring to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Insurance Accepted
We work with a wide range of insurance providers to make care more accessible
- Aetna in Pennsylvania
- Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Geisinger
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey in Pennsylvania
- Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania
- Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Commercial in Pennsylvania
- Oscar (Optum)
- Oxford (Optum)
- Quest Behavioral Health in Pennsylvania
- The Health Plan in Pennsylvania
- United Healthcare (Optum)
more added all the time, contact me to discuss if you are out of network
about us
A mental health practice built on trust, inclusivity, and individualized care
Central Penn Mental Health was created to offer accessible, compassionate psychiatric care for individuals and families across all stages of life. We believe mental health treatment should never be one-size-fits-all. Every client receives a customized plan that considers emotional, psychological, and medical needs—ensuring treatment feels collaborative, respectful, and effective.
Meet YOUR PROVIDER
Mary Jo Hanley, CRNP, is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in child, adolescent, and family mental health in an outpatient setting. With extensive experience developing and working with a multidisciplinary team, Mary Jo takes a collaborative approach to care. This approach prioritizes both the patient and the family as a whole.
Mary Jo is especially passionate about supporting families through complex behavioral and emotional challenges, reducing stigma around psychiatric treatment, and promoting care models which lead to sustainable and meaningful outcomes. Her practice style emphasizes a holistic approach, diagnostic clarity, evidence-based medication management, and close coordination with therapists and other care providers to ensure continuity and consistency of care.
Known for a calm, approachable presence, Mary Jo values building strong therapeutic relationships, and creating a space where patients and care givers feel heard, supported, and empowered through the treatment process.
University of Pennsylvania, Masters of Science in Nursing, 2011
Central Penn Mental Health does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. You can also contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7) by calling or texting 988. You can also visit 988lifeline.org. The trevorproject.org also provided 24/7 support for LGBTQ+ youth.
