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Ages 4–25 · Children, Teens & Young Adults

Every child deserves to thrive.

Young minds are not small adult minds. They need specialized, developmentally-informed psychiatric care — delivered with warmth, patience, and a deep understanding of how children and adolescents truly work.
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Age Groups We Serve
of patients rate telehealth equally effective as in-person
90 %
more likely to attend appointments vs. in-person
8 - 1
Teen
13 - 1
Young adult
18 - 1
OCD Subtypes

Specialized care for young minds

Children and adolescents experience mental health conditions differently than adults. We provide developmentally-informed diagnosis and treatment for every concern.

ADHD

Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity affecting learning, friendships, and family life — precisely diagnosed and carefully treated.

Anxiety Disorders

Separation anxiety, school refusal, social anxiety, generalized worry, panic — common in children and highly treatable.

Depression

In children, depression often shows as irritability, withdrawal, or physical complaints — not just sadness. Early intervention makes all the difference.

Behavioral Issues

Oppositional behavior, emotional dysregulation, aggression, and defiance — often rooted in undiagnosed conditions or trauma.

Autism Spectrum

Evaluation, co-occurring condition management, and support for autistic children navigating school, social life, and sensory challenges.

Sleep Disorders

Bedtime resistance, night terrors, insomnia, and hypersomnia — sleep problems in children are often psychiatric in origin and deeply disruptive.

OCD in Youth

Intrusive thoughts and compulsions in children often look different than in adults. Specialized ERP-based treatment for young patients.

Trauma & PTSD

Childhood trauma requires a specialized, trauma-informed approach. We create safety first, and process gently at the child's pace.

Most Common Concerns

ADHD
78%
Anxiety
71%
Depression
58%
Behavior
44%
How We Work

Gentle. Thorough. Child-centered.

Working with children and adolescents requires a completely different approach — slower, more collaborative, and always involving the whole family.

  • Family & parent consultation first

    We always begin with a parent or caregiver conversation — understanding the full picture before meeting the child, ensuring we approach them with the right context and sensitivity.

  • Age-appropriate evaluation

    Our evaluation tools and methods are adapted to each child's developmental stage — from play-based assessment for young children to more structured interviews for teenagers.

  • Collaborative diagnosis & planning

    We explain findings clearly to both parents and the child (in age-appropriate language). Treatment decisions are made together — with the family's values and the child's comfort central to everything.

  • School & community coordination

    When needed, we coordinate with teachers, school counselors, and pediatricians — because a child's mental health is shaped by every environment they're in.

ERP SESSION IN PROGRESS

  • No child is "too young" to have real mental health needs

  • Medication, when used, is always the lowest effective dose

  • Parents are partners — never just observers

  • Therapy and medication work best together in children

  • Every behavior is communication — we ask "why" first

School Support

IEP & 504 documentation available

Parent Coaching

Strategies for home & daily life

Telehealth

Sessions from your child's comfort zone

Medication

Conservative, careful, monitored

Care by Age Group

The right approach for every stage

Mental health looks completely different at 5 vs 15 vs 22. Our care adapts to where your child actually is developmentally.

Young Children & Tweens

Children this age express mental health struggles through behavior — not words. Meltdowns, school refusal, clinginess, and physical complaints like stomach aches are often emotional in origin. Early intervention at this stage can prevent decades of difficulty.

We use play-based assessment, behavioral rating scales, and parent input to build an accurate picture — always with age-appropriate language and never in a way that feels scary for the child.

Teenagers

Adolescence is one of the highest-risk windows for mental health conditions to emerge. Social pressure, academic stress, identity formation, and hormonal changes all collide — making this a critical time to get support in place.

Teens need a provider they feel safe being honest with. We build trust first — and never share what a teenager tells us without their permission, except in safety situations.

Young Adults (18–25)

The transition to adulthood is one of the most disorienting periods of life — college, independence, identity, relationships, and the loss of previous support structures all hit at once. Many conditions first emerge or are first diagnosed in this window.

Young adults need a provider who takes them seriously as adults while understanding the unique pressures of this life stage — not the “you’re too young to have real problems” dismissal so many experience.

For Families

We support the whole family

A child’s mental health affects the entire family. We make sure everyone has the support, information, and tools they need.

Parent Guidance

We explain diagnoses in plain language, answer every question, and give parents concrete strategies to support their child at home — not just "be patient" platitudes.

School Coordination

Letters for IEPs, 504 plans, and academic accommodations. We coordinate directly with your child's school when needed to ensure the right support is in place.

Ongoing Support

Regular follow-ups, medication monitoring, and treatment adjustments as your child grows. Mental health care for young people is not a one-time event — it's an ongoing relationship.

FAQ

Questions parents ask most

We know how much goes into deciding to seek psychiatric care for your child. These are the questions we hear most — answered honestly.
At what age can a child see a psychiatrist?

We see children as young as 4 years old. Psychiatric evaluation at young ages focuses on developmental concerns, behavioral patterns, and family context. There is no minimum age for getting help — the earlier a concern is identified, the better the long-term outcome in the vast majority of cases.

Will my child be put on medication?
Not necessarily — and never without a thorough evaluation and your fully informed consent. For many children, therapy and behavioral strategies are the first line of treatment. When medication is recommended, we always use the lowest effective dose, monitor carefully, and involve the family in every decision. Medication for children is never taken lightly.
Should my child's school be involved?

Often yes — children spend 7+ hours a day at school, and what happens there is inseparable from their mental health. With your permission, we can communicate with teachers and school counselors, and provide documentation for academic accommodations. You always control what is shared and with whom.

What if my teenager refuses to come?
This is very common. We can start with a parent consultation — giving you strategies to help motivate your teen, and a better understanding of what might be driving the resistance. Often, knowing that sessions are confidential and judgment-free helps teens agree to try. We can also do initial sessions with just a parent present.
Is telehealth safe and effective for children?
Yes — and for some children, it’s actually better. Being in their own home reduces anxiety and can make children more open. For evaluations of young children, we may ask parents to facilitate the session. Telehealth is secure, HIPAA-compliant, and works on any device. We also offer in-person visits for cases where that’s more appropriate.