Look Beneath the Behavior
Defiance and aggression often sit on top of ADHD, anxiety, learning struggles, or trauma, so we evaluate for the real drivers.
Child & Adolescent
Child Behavioral Disorders Psychiatry in Maryland
Disruptive behavior in children and teens has many causes. Maryland Wellness Psychiatry evaluates oppositional defiant disorder, conduct concerns, and disruptive behavior, looking for the drivers behind the behavior and building a practical plan.
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- ✓Evaluation for oppositional defiant disorder and conduct concerns
- ✓Assessment for underlying ADHD, anxiety, mood, or trauma
- ✓Parent guidance and behavioral strategy coordination
- ✓Medication support when symptoms are severe or unsafe
- ✓Coordination with schools, therapists, and pediatricians
Benefits & Outcomes
Parents as Partners
Parents receive concrete strategies and referrals for behavioral approaches that reduce conflict at home.
School Coordination
We help align home and school supports so a child is not getting mixed messages across settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is oppositional behavior just bad parenting?▾
No. Oppositional defiant disorder and related behavioral concerns are recognized conditions, often linked to ADHD, anxiety, or trauma, and they respond to structured behavioral approaches and parent coaching.
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