Lifestyle & Prevention
Your Child Is Being Bullied—What Do You Do?
Bullying can happen anywhere—at school, on the bus, at the neighborhood park, even within groups of friends.
- Academic challenges
- Adjustment disorders
- Anxiety
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Child and adolescent behavioral issues
- Chronic medical condition
- Depression
- Gender and sexuality concerns
- Neurobehavioral disorders
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Peer-relationship difficulties
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Proud of our
Tara Mitchell, Ph.D.Chief, Child Development and Pediatric Behavioral Health
Leadership and Practice
Tara Mitchell, Ph.D.Chief, Child Development and Pediatric Behavioral Health"We offer expert diagnosis and treatment to children who struggle with mental, emotional and behavioral difficulties. "
Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis?
If you or a person you love are experience a current mental health crisis, please seek immediate help by visiting your local emergency room or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Meet Wali, a Saint Francis Facility Dog
Wali, the region’s first dedicated pediatric facility dog, supports young patients at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center. As a Saint Francis Facility Dog placed with Carilion Children’s Tanglewood, Wali works alongside clinical psychologist Tara Mitchell, Ph. D., and other therapists to help create a comforting environment for patients.
Watch the videoParent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidenced based treatment approach for young children between the ages of 2-7 struggling with difficult behaviors. This technique incorporates strategies to assist the young child in learning ways to manage negative emotions.
Social Thinking Curriculum
Social Thinking Curriculum is a program that facilitates development of social and communication skills in children. This approach provides a structure to help the child learn to consider the points of view, emotions, thoughts, beliefs, prior knowledge and intentions of others.
Trauma- Focused Therapy
TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment designed to help children, adolescents, and their parents address the negative effects of trauma, including processing traumatic memories, overcoming problematic thoughts and behaviors, and developing effective coping and interpersonal skills.
Gender Affirmative Care and Support
Gender affirmative care/support focuses on the emotional validation, support and psychological safety to youth while respectfully affirming their gender identity. This approach provides a supportive, non-judgmental relationship with youth experiencing gender diversity.
Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis?
If you or a person you love are experience a current mental health crisis, please seek immediate help by visiting your local emergency room or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Meet Wali, a Saint Francis Facility Dog
Wali, the region’s first dedicated pediatric facility dog, supports young patients at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center. As a Saint Francis Facility Dog placed with Carilion Children’s Tanglewood, Wali works alongside clinical psychologist Tara Mitchell, Ph. D., and other therapists to help create a comforting environment for patients.
Watch the videoParent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidenced based treatment approach for young children between the ages of 2-7 struggling with difficult behaviors. This technique incorporates strategies to assist the young child in learning ways to manage negative emotions.
Social Thinking Curriculum
Social Thinking Curriculum is a program that facilitates development of social and communication skills in children. This approach provides a structure to help the child learn to consider the points of view, emotions, thoughts, beliefs, prior knowledge and intentions of others.
Trauma- Focused Therapy
TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment designed to help children, adolescents, and their parents address the negative effects of trauma, including processing traumatic memories, overcoming problematic thoughts and behaviors, and developing effective coping and interpersonal skills.
Gender Affirmative Care and Support
Gender affirmative care/support focuses on the emotional validation, support and psychological safety to youth while respectfully affirming their gender identity. This approach provides a supportive, non-judgmental relationship with youth experiencing gender diversity.
Opened in October 2021, the fully accessible Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center brings Carilion Children’s outpatient practices together to better serve our young patients and their families. Together with Pediatric Medicine, 18 specialties and services will be available at the new location. The facility is located at 4348 Electric Road in Roanoke.
Evidence Based
Carilion Children's Behavioral Health offers evidence-based treatment options.
Collaborative
Collaborative care with your child's doctors is offered by Carilion Children's Behavioral Health.
Assessments
Psychological assessments for a wide variety of diagnoses are offered in our office.
Evidence Based
Carilion Children's Behavioral Health offers evidence-based treatment options.
Collaborative
Collaborative care with your child's doctors is offered by Carilion Children's Behavioral Health.
Assessments
Psychological assessments for a wide variety of diagnoses are offered in our office.
Patient Forms
Appointment Forms
Please print and fill out the intake form and bring it to your first appointment.
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Meet Our Pediatric Behavioral Health Team
Carilion Children’s Pediatric Behavioral Health offers a variety of mental health services for children, adolescents and their families. We treat children with developmental, medical, behavioral, social and emotional disorders. We also provide psychological testing services.
Call 540-769-09761 Pediatric Behavioral Health Location
To schedule an appointment at a Pediatric Behavioral Health location
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