Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Compassionate Psychiatric Care for Young Minds

Specialized mental health evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents — delivered with the patience, expertise, and family-centered approach that young patients deserve.

Why Specialized Care Matters

Children Are Not Small Adults

Psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents present differently than they do in adults — and they require a provider who understands those differences. At S. Jackson Psychiatry, we take a developmentally informed, family-centered approach to evaluation and treatment. We work closely with parents, caregivers, and when appropriate, schools and pediatricians to ensure every young patient receives coordinated, comprehensive care.

1 in 5 children in the U.S. has a diagnosable mental health condition — yet fewer than half receive treatment.

What We Treat

Conditions We Evaluate & Treat

ADHD

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and teens, including medication management and behavioral strategies.

Anxiety Disorders

Assessment and treatment for generalized anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety, panic disorder, and school refusal in children and adolescents.

Depression

Evaluation and evidence-based treatment for childhood and adolescent depression, including major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder.

Behavioral Disorders

Evaluation and support for oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD).

Trauma & PTSD

Trauma-informed psychiatric care for children and adolescents who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, abuse, or other traumatic events.

Mood Disorders

Evaluation and treatment for bipolar disorder, cyclothymia, and other mood dysregulation conditions that emerge in childhood and adolescence.

Autism Spectrum (Co-occurring)

Psychiatric support for co-occurring mental health conditions in children with autism spectrum disorder, including anxiety, ADHD, and mood symptoms.

School & Social Difficulties

Evaluation for children struggling academically or socially, including assessment for learning-related psychiatric conditions and coordination with school teams.

Who We See

Ages We Serve

Ages 6–11

Children

Evaluation and treatment for school-age children, with a focus on behavioral concerns, ADHD, anxiety, and developmental issues. Parent involvement is central to care at this stage.

Ages 12–17

Adolescents

Psychiatric care for teenagers navigating the unique challenges of adolescence — including mood disorders, anxiety, identity, peer relationships, and academic pressure.

Ages 18+

Older Teens & Beyond

Continued psychiatric care for older teens and those transitioning into adulthood, including college students navigating academic pressure and early adulthood mental health challenges.

Our Approach

Family-Centered, Developmentally Informed

01

Whole-Child Evaluation

We assess the full picture — developmental history, family dynamics, school performance, social functioning, and medical background — before arriving at any diagnosis.

02

Parent & Caregiver Partnership

Parents and caregivers are essential partners in treatment. We keep families informed, involved, and equipped with the tools to support their child between appointments.

03

Collaborative Care

We coordinate with pediatricians, therapists, school counselors, and special education teams to ensure every aspect of a child's care is aligned and working together.

04

Age-Appropriate Treatment

Treatment plans are tailored to the child's developmental stage — whether that means behavioral strategies for a young child or a more collaborative approach with a teenager.

"Getting my son evaluated changed everything for our family. We finally had answers — and a plan that actually worked."

— Parent of a Patient, S. Jackson Psychiatry

Your Child Deserves to Thrive

Early intervention makes a lasting difference. Reach out today to schedule a comprehensive evaluation for your child or adolescent.