Balanced Behavioral Health & Wellness
Psychiatric Treatment in Chester County & Philadelphia Suburbs

Compassionate, Evidence-based Whole Human Mental Health Care

A comprehensive, whole-person, insurance-based practice for children, teens, adults, and families across Pennsylvania. We bring nutrition, exercise, stress management, family collaboration, and thoughtful psychiatric care together in one coordinated approach.

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BDNFit

Mental Health Care Should Go Beyond Medication

At Balanced Behavioral Health & Wellness, we believe the best psychiatric care treats the whole person—not just a diagnosis or a list of symptoms.

That is why we invested in BDNFit, a one-of-a-kind mental health and wellness optimization program designed to complement our integrative approach to psychiatric treatment.

To our knowledge, Balanced Behavioral Health & Wellness is the first outpatient psychiatric treatment team in the country to provide a comprehensive wellness program of this scope to every active patient as part of their ongoing care.

Included for every active patient

BDNFit: Built for Your Brain. Designed for Your Life.

Every active patient at Balanced Behavioral Health & Wellness receives access to BDNFit, providing practical tools to support the lifestyle factors that play an important role in mental and physical well-being.

  • Nutrition
  • Adult strength training at three different levels
  • Kids' strength programs
  • Mindset
  • Adult and kids' meditation programs
  • Quick, practical lessons
  • Sustainable strategies for everyday life

Why We Include It

Movement, nutrition, sleep, stress regulation, mindset, and physical health are deeply connected to mental health.

BDNFit allows us to extend care beyond the appointment by giving our patients additional tools to support resilience, energy, cognition, emotional well-being, and overall health.

It is not a replacement for treatment. It is an extension of it.

And because we believe this type of whole-person approach represents the future of psychiatric care, BDNFit is included for every active patient receiving treatment with our team.

One treatment team. One integrative approach. Whole-person mental health care.

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Our Approach

Comprehensive care for the whole person.

We are an insurance-based practice that looks beyond symptoms to understand the full person and the systems around them. Nutrition, exercise, stress management, family collaboration, and psychiatric care work together in one coordinated plan.

Nutrition

Practical nutrition guidance that supports energy, focus, mood, and sustainable whole-person wellbeing.

Exercise

Movement and exercise strategies designed to strengthen physical health, confidence, resilience, and mental clarity.

Stress Management

Practical tools for regulating stress, improving sleep, and responding to life’s challenges with greater flexibility.

Family as a Unit

When appropriate, we involve the family as a connected unit, building shared understanding and practical support at home.

Our Services

Psychiatric care across every stage of life.

We provide specialized, age-appropriate care tailored to the unique developmental and emotional needs of our patients.

A welcoming environment for child, teen, and young-adult psychiatric care

Children, Teens & Young Adults

Therapy-first, integrative psychiatric care for young people, with parents and guardians included in the process when appropriate.

  • ADHD and executive functioning concerns
  • Anxiety disorders and major depressive disorder
  • PTSD, emotional dysregulation, and pediatric OCD
  • Neurodevelopmental conditions and learning differences
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Adult Psychiatric Care

Grounded, collaborative psychiatric care for adults, combining thoughtful medication management, trauma-informed care, and practical therapeutic strategies.

  • Adult ADHD, anxiety disorders, and OCD
  • Depression and bipolar-spectrum conditions
  • Trauma-informed care and psychotic disorders
  • Sleep and adult neurodevelopmental conditions
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Our Providers

Care grounded in expertise, empathy, and partnership.

Meet the clinicians who make Balanced feel personal. Every appointment begins with listening, education, and a plan built around the whole person.

Jenn Grubb

Lead Provider

Jennifer “Jenn” Grubb, PMHNP-BC

Lead Provider — Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer “Jenn” Grubb is a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving patients across the lifespan throughout Pennsylvania. She offers a compassionate, therapy-first approach to psychiatry — emphasizing individualized care, education, and empowerment.

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Education & Training

Jenn earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Drexel University, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Immaculata University, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Summa Cum Laude) from Drexel University. She is nationally certified by the ANCC as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Clinical Experience

Her broad experience spans inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings, including substance use and dual diagnosis programs. A proud U.S. Army veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan 2003, JAG Corps), Jenn is a certified combat lifesaver and a nationally recognized subject matter expert on PTSD. She served as an advisor to the Obama Administration’s 2011–2017 Joining Forces Campaign, advancing initiatives for veterans and military families.

Awards & Recognition

Jenn’s exceptional service has been honored with numerous awards, including the 2012 Give an Hour Commitment to Service Award, the 2014 Chester County Empowered Women’s Award, and the 2023 Dixon Center Herbert & Carolyn Metzger Service Award. She was also formally recognized by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro at the 2023 Female Veterans Day celebration and continues to serve as an Ambassador for the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services.

Clinical Interests
  • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Executive Functioning Concerns
  • Anxiety Disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including C-PTSD, dissociation, and emotional dysregulation
  • Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Neurodevelopmental conditions in children and teens, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and pediatric learning differences
  • Parental Guidance
  • Lifestyle Modification
  • Special passion for working with adolescents and young adults
  • Building strong therapeutic alliances through empathy, structure, and collaboration
Philosophy of Care

Jenn’s model is rooted in therapy first — using medication when appropriate but always integrating education on lifestyle, sleep, nutrition, and emotional regulation. Her goal is to help each patient understand their mind-body connection, develop sustainable coping tools, and achieve lasting wellness.

Beyond the Office

Jenn is married with three children and finds joy in family time, working out, traveling, and outdoor adventures. She volunteers for several mental-health and veteran-support initiatives, loves animals (three dogs and three cats), and practices Shotokan Karate — finding balance and peace in the dojo.

Alli Fair

Adult Psychiatry

Alli Fair, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Alli Fair is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with more than 12 years of nursing experience, including a decade in psychiatric care across inpatient mental health, crisis stabilization, emergency services, addiction treatment, and correctional settings. A graduate of Drexel University’s MSN program, Alli works exclusively with adults, offering a grounded, collaborative, and highly individualized approach to mental health care.

Dedicated to a client-centered model, Alli prioritizes open dialogue, shared decision-making, and personalized treatment planning. She strives to create a warm, non-judgmental space where adults feel respected, understood, and empowered with education, skills, and strategies to support long-term wellness and emotional resilience.

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Expertise in Common Psychiatric Conditions
  • Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Adult Anxiety disorders
  • Adult Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Adult Mood disorders, including depression and mixed presentations
  • Psychotic disorders
  • Bipolar spectrum disorders, including Bipolar II
  • Sleep disorders
  • Somatic symptom and functional disorders
  • Neurodevelopmental conditions in adults, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and adult learning differences
Approach to Care

Integrating evidence-based practices with compassionate listening, Alli ensures that each individual’s voice is heard and valued. Her approach blends thoughtful medication management, trauma-informed care, and practical therapeutic strategies—helping adults build insight, strengthen coping skills, and achieve lasting improvement in both mental and emotional well-being.

The Foundation

Psychiatry, lifestyle medicine, and wellness optimization.

Balanced Behavioral Health & Wellness is guided by the visionary work of Drs. Mark and Ali Novitsky — combining psychiatry, lifestyle medicine, and wellness optimization.

Dr. Mark Novitsky Jr.

Dr. Mark Novitsky Jr., MD

Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry

Dr. Mark Novitsky Jr., MD brings two decades of experience in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, specializing in cognitive-behavioral approaches and family-systems collaboration.

Dr. Ali Novitsky

Dr. Ali Novitsky, MD

Obesity Medicine, Pediatrics & Neonatology

Dr. Ali Novitsky, MD, triple board-certified in Obesity Medicine, Pediatrics, and Neonatology, integrates fitness and nutrition science to enhance mental and physical well-being. She also provides direct guidance on exercise and nutrition within Balanced Behavioral Health & Wellness to help patients strengthen the mind-body connection.

Together, they provide ongoing leadership and guidance to ensure that Balanced Behavioral Health & Wellness continues to evolve as an innovative model of integrative psychiatric care.

Join Our Team

Help us build a more balanced model of care.

We are expanding our mission of compassionate, evidence-based care. If you are a psychiatric provider or therapist who shares our integrative, therapy-first philosophy, we’d love to connect.

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We’re here to help you find your balance.

Reach out today to request an appointment or ask a question about our services.

Section One

Getting started

What a family wants to know before they pick up the phone.

How do I become a new patient?

Start with the new patient form on this page — it's the fastest route in, and it reaches our team directly. You can also send a message to 610.298.5800, which we triage and respond to in writing.

From there, our administrator will verify your insurance, ask a few brief questions to make sure we're the right clinical fit, and schedule your first appointment. Intake paperwork.

Our Location

Balanced Behavioral Health & Wellness

1055 Westlakes Dr. Floor 3

Berwyn, PA 19312

Phone: 610.298.5800Fax: 610.968.1676info@lifeinbalanced.com

Hours:

Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Telehealth available statewide in Pennsylvania.

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Insurance & Pricing

Transparent, accessible mental health care — with multiple coverage and payment options to meet your needs.

Accepted Insurance Plans

Balanced Behavioral Health & Wellness is proud to provide in-network psychiatry care with several major insurance carriers to make high-quality care more accessible.

  • Independence Blue Cross (IBX)
  • Aetna
  • Optum / UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
  • Cigna / Evernorth
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

Coverage varies by plan, and we recommend calling your insurance provider to confirm your specific mental health benefits.

Out-of-Network Support

If your insurance is not yet active for one of our providers, we can provide a superbill to help you file for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement depends on your plan.

If You Are in Crisis

Balanced Behavioral Health & Wellness does not provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact one of the following resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer telehealth appointments?

Yes. Telehealth is available statewide in Pennsylvania, in addition to in-person appointments at our Berwyn office when clinically appropriate and available.

What ages do you see?

We offer care for children, teens, and adults. Provider availability and age ranges vary, so contact us to confirm the best clinical fit.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. We provide in-network psychiatry care with Independence Blue Cross (IBX), Aetna, Optum / UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Cigna / Evernorth, and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). Coverage varies by plan, so please confirm your specific mental health benefits with your insurer. If a plan is not yet active for your provider, we can supply a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement.