We provide psychological care to help children who struggle with behavioral, emotional, social, and certain mental health issues.

• We provide psychological testing: We get to the root of what’s causing your child to think and behave the way they do.
• We provide counseling and therapy services: We teach coping skills and different, helpful ways of thinking.

• We do not provide medical care: We cannot prescribe or manage your child’s mental health medications.

Some children need medication to treat their mental and behavioral health issues. Our team collaborates with psychiatry and pediatricians who provide medical care through mental health medication and management.

We believe in whole-child care. We understand behavioral health issues can have many root causes. That’s why we work with your child’s primary care doctor and other specialists to develop the best treatment plan for your child’s needs.

When we get a referral for your child or you first contact us, our staff will ask you a series of questions. This helps us make sure your child is in the right place for the care they need. If needed, our team can refer to an appropriate resource.

Childhood is a time of big transitions and big emotions. It’s no surprise many mental and behavioral health disorders first get diagnosed during childhood and adolescence.

Some children may have problems interacting with others. They may also face stress in school and social life. Bullying, peer pressure, and parental expectations can add to your child’s mental health load and affect their behavior.

Conditions we treat include:

• Early life stress and traumas
• Adjustment disorders
• Behavioral disorders, such as oppositional defiant disorder, or ODD
• Neurobehavioral disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Peer-relationship difficulties, such as bullying, social rejection, and peer pressure
• Gender and sexuality concerns
• Mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder
• Self-harming behaviors
• Significant life or family events

We do not treat children for eating disorders or substance use disorders.

We offer a variety of behavioral and mental health treatments.

Psychological and developmental testing

Treatment planning may begin with psychological assessments. We use evidence-based tools to diagnose behavioral health issues. Understanding what’s going on helps us provide the right care for your child’s needs. 

We often get referrals from other healthcare professionals. It may include an initial or suspected diagnosis. Our team will gather historical information to help confirm or clarify the diagnosis through more evaluations.

Some disorders may not appear in early childhood. Or they may get missed during developmental exams. Developmental testing we provide includes:

• Autism testing for children ages 6 and older
• ADHD testing for children ages 4 and older

Behavior modification

We work with children to help change actions that negatively impact their home, school, or social life. We teach them the skills to adapt to difficult situations and to make better choices.

Behavior modification therapy includes:

• Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT): PCIT provides coaching to help parents learn to manage a young child’s behavior. PCIT is available for children ages 2 – 7 who are too young for talk therapy. This evidence-based treatment includes 15 sessions.
• Social thinking curriculum: This is a structured treatment for children ages 4 and older with autism spectrum disorder. It helps them develop social skills. They learn how to understand themselves and others and build social relationships.

Counseling and psychotherapy

Our pediatric psychology counseling and talk therapy services include:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps children recognize and reframe unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that contribute to mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.
• Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT): TF-CBT helps children process past trauma. This includes physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): DBT helps children process strong emotions, manage difficult situations, and improve their relationships. It focuses on mindfulness practices. 
• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR): EMDR helps children process traumatic memories and is commonly used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Grief and loss counseling: Grief counseling helps children cope with loss, including the death of a loved one or pet, divorce, or other significant life changes.
• Group therapy: Group therapy gives children the opportunity to build coping skills, practice social interactions, and connect with peers facing similar challenges through therapist-led programs.

Social work support

Families may need other resources to help manage their child’s behavioral challenges. Our social workers can help you access available resources in the community.