What Is Depression? Depression is a common mental health condition that affects mood, energy, and motivation. It is more than feeling sad—it is a persistent low mood or loss of interest that interferes with daily life. Common Signs In Children and Teens Depression may show up as irritability, withdrawal from

What Is ADHD? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, impulse control, and activity level. It often becomes noticeable when a child starts school, but symptoms can continue into adolescence and adulthood. ADHD is not a reflection of intelligence, character, or parenting—it simply means the brain

As part of comprehensive psychiatric care, appropriate diagnostic testing may be recommended to support safe and effective treatment. This can include laboratory studies to rule out medical contributors to mood or behavioral symptoms, genetic testing to help guide medication selection, and EKGs when indicated to monitor cardiac safety with certain

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes significant shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. Individuals experience periods of depression—marked by low mood, fatigue, and loss of interest—along with episodes of mania or hypomania, which may include elevated mood, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, impulsivity, and racing

For meaningful improvement from the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, and other disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy has shown better results than psychotropic medications. Because instead of treating the symptoms, CBT focuses on the internal narratives of the mind, showing that automatic, reoccurring thoughts can cause much suffering. CBT aims to

Effective psychiatric care extends beyond medication management. Ongoing psychoeducation helps patients and families understand diagnoses, treatment options, expected outcomes, and strategies to support emotional and behavioral health at home and in school. When appropriate, care is coordinated with therapists, primary care providers, and schools to ensure a collaborative, team-based approach.

How We Support the LGBTQ+ Community As a psychiatric provider, I am committed to delivering affirming, culturally responsive care for LGBTQ+ children, adolescents, and families. This includes using chosen names and pronouns, recognizing the impact of minority stress and discrimination, and creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for treatment. I provide

What Is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Trauma is different for everyone—what feels overwhelming to one person may not affect another in the same way. PTSD occurs when the nervous system remains in “fight or flight” mode, making it hard for

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition that influences how a person communicates, interacts socially, and experiences the world. Autism is a spectrum, meaning it appears differently in each person. It is not a disease and does not need to be “fixed.” It simply represents