Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent evaluation is completed by a fellowship trained psychiatrist, with Board certification in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology.

Initial evaluation is 60-90 minutes, including interviews with both the child and guardians, in which a developmentally appropriate interview and behavioral observation is held with children.

Included in the assessment is assessment of the family structure, educational or occupational functioning, medical, family, and developmental histories. Collateral information from teachers and other caregivers is very helpful and may be needed to assist in diagnosis and treatment response.

Following the interview, diagnostic evaluation and treatment modalities will be discussed in detail to include medications and/or psychotherapy. Areas of specialization: Depression/other mood disorders, Anxiety/trauma disorders, pharmacological treatment for behavioral symptoms commonly associated with Autism.

At this time, we do not provide formal Autism evaluations.

Follow up appointments are 30 minutes in length.

ADHD evaluations: ADHD is a clinical diagnosis made by an experienced Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist. The process includes a formal interview, careful review of childhood history, current symptoms, collateral information from parents, teachers, and scales completed by parents and teachers, clinical observation, and CPT 3- Conners Performance Test which is reviewed and interpreted. All this information is then used to diagnose ADHD.

*Note: It is helpful if you complete relevant forms prior to our apt which are listed under forms on our website.

At this time, our clinic does not offer neuropsychological testing for ADHD, as it is not routinely required for diagnosis. When clinically indicated, we will provide referrals for further evaluation.