Children & Teens

Childhood and adolescence are times of enormous growth—and sometimes big feelings. When mood, behavior, or attention start getting in the way of daily life—or when the weight of those feelings becomes too much to carry alone—early support matters. Compassionate care meeting young people where they are.

What I Help With

At Rooted Minds Psychiatry, we provide compassionate, developmentally informed care for children and teens experiencing emotional, behavioral, or attention-related challenges. We work closely with young people and their families to better understand what they are experiencing and to build supports that promote emotional wellness, stability, and confidence at home, at school, and in their relationships.

  • A full developmental, emotional, behavioral, and environmental assessment tailored to children and teens ages 5–18.

    Your evaluation may include:
    • Clinical interview with child + caregiver
    • Trauma-informed ACEs screening
    • School, social, and family assessment
    • Developmental + emotional history
    • Review of prior evaluations or IEP/504 plans
    • Differential diagnosis
    • Evidence-based recommendations

    Goal:
    Identify what your child is experiencing — and create a roadmap for healing.

  • Medication can be a powerful tool — but only when used thoughtfully, minimally, and collaboratively.

    Our approach is:
    ✔ Trauma-informed
    ✔ Child-centered
    ✔ Slow + steady
    ✔ Evidence-based
    ✔ Always in partnership with families

    Medication management includes:
    • Careful review of symptoms
    • Lowest effective dose
    • Regular follow-up visits
    • Ongoing monitoring of benefits + side effects
    • Parent education & questions welcomed
    • Integration with therapy and school supports

    Goal:
    Provide safe, effective support while honoring your child’s voice and comfort level.

  • ADHD looks different in every child. We provide thoughtful, evidence-based assessments that go beyond checklists.

    Includes:
    • ADHD rating scales
    • Executive functioning assessment
    • Emotional regulation review
    • School feedback (as needed)
    • Collaboration with teachers/school nurses
    • Clear explanation of results in parent-friendly language

    Goal:
    Help your child understand their brain — not feel ashamed of it.

  • Children often show anxiety or depression through behaviors, not words. Our evaluations explore underlying patterns with compassion.

    May include assessment for:
    • Generalized anxiety
    • Social anxiety
    • School avoidance
    • Panic symptoms
    • Adjustment issues
    • Persistent sadness
    • Mood changes
    • Irritability or overwhelm

    Goal:
    Support your child in naming their feelings, building resilience, and accessing treatment that actually helps.

  • Follow-ups are collaborative sessions designed to:
    • Review progress
    • Adjust medications (if needed)
    • Build emotional skills
    • Support caregivers
    • Strengthen regulation strategies
    • Address school-related concerns

    Goal:
    Ensure treatment stays aligned with your child’s growth and changing needs.

Begin the Journey