Child & Adolescent Concerns
Age-appropriate evaluation and care for young people, with respect for family roles and school needs.
You're not alone — help is available
Children and teens face unique pressures — school, friendships, family changes, social media, and growing independence. Emotional and behavioral changes can be hard to interpret, for young people and for parents.
Age-appropriate psychiatric care considers development, family roles, culture, and school needs, with parents and guardians as partners in care.
What it can look like
Everyone's experience is different. If several of these persist and affect daily life, an evaluation can help.
Ongoing changes in mood, behavior, or sleep
Difficulty focusing or keeping up in school
Withdrawal from friends, family, or activities
Frequent worry, irritability, or outbursts
Changes in appetite or energy
Concerns raised by teachers or caregivers
A thoughtful, personalized approach
Family-centered evaluation
Hearing from the young person and their parents or guardians.
Developmentally appropriate
Assessment tailored to age, development, and life stage.
Collaboration
With permission, coordination with schools and other providers.
Careful treatment
Strategies and support first, with medication considered carefully and monitored closely when appropriate.
Services that can help
Care for child & adolescent concerns may include:
Psychiatric EvaluationsA detailed first conversation that explores symptoms, history, health, and daily life to clarify diagnoses and build a plan
ADHD Assessment & TreatmentClarity for challenges with focus, organization, and impulsivity in children, adolescents, and adults
Medication ManagementSafe, collaborative medication care with close monitoring of mood, focus, sleep, and daily functioning
Outpatient Psychiatric CareOngoing follow-up care that monitors progress, adjusts treatment, and supports long-term well-being
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. This website and contact form are not monitored for emergencies.
Questions about child & adolescent concerns
Do parents attend the appointment?
For children, a parent or guardian participates in the visit. For teens, time is often shared between the teen and the parent, with privacy respected.
What ages do you see?
Care is available for children and adolescents as well as adults and older adults.
Can you help with school concerns?
Yes. When appropriate, documentation can support school accommodations, and coordination with the school can occur with permission.
Other conditions I treat
Older Adult Mental Health
Thoughtful care that considers medical health, existing medications, and life stage.
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Medication Review & Follow-Up
Already taking psychiatric medication? Get careful monitoring, side-effect support, and plain-language guidance.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, restlessness, tension, or panic that interferes with daily life.
Learn moreReady to take the first step?
Reach out today to schedule a psychiatric evaluation by telehealth or in person. I will respond promptly with next steps for your care.
(773) 234-5866