Child Psychiatry
Expert psychiatric evaluation and medication management for anxiety disorders in children and pre-teens. Comprehensive assessment and personalized treatment plans to help your child manage worry, social anxiety, and panic symptoms.
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Structured diagnostic interviews with validated screening tools
Medication monitoring
Regular follow-up visits to assess efficacy and side effects
Care coordination
Communication with schools, pediatricians, and therapists
Family-focused education
Guidance on anxiety management and accommodation strategies
Many childhood anxiety disorders are misidentified as behavioral issues or ADHD. Our psychiatrists perform thorough diagnostic interviews with children and parents to clarify the underlying anxiety condition and rule out co-occurring conditions.
When medication is appropriate, we select and monitor SSRIs and other agents with established safety profiles in pediatric populations. Regular follow-up ensures effectiveness and tolerability.
We work directly with schools to support 504 plans and accommodations, and provide families with actionable strategies to reduce anxiety at home and during transitions.
Normal childhood worry is situational and manageable. Clinical anxiety is persistent, interferes with school or social activities, and causes physical symptoms like stomachaches or sleep problems. Our evaluation distinguishes between developmental worry and diagnosable anxiety disorder through detailed history and standardized screening.
SSRIs such as sertraline and fluoxetine have FDA approval and extensive safety data in pediatric anxiety. We discuss risks and benefits with families, start at low doses, and monitor closely. Non-medication strategies are always part of the plan first.
Yes. Psychiatry focuses on diagnosis and medication management; therapy addresses coping skills and anxiety reduction. We coordinate with your child's therapist to ensure aligned treatment goals.
Initial evaluations typically take 60–90 minutes and include parent and child interviews, symptom assessment, and medical history review. Follow-up medication management visits are usually 30–45 minutes.
Condition
Anxiety
Overview of anxiety disorders across age groups and treatment approaches.
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Treatment
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Medication management and psychiatric care for anxiety across age groups.
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