Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services
Comprehensive Child Psychiatry for Ages 4–17
At Eustasis Psychiatric & Addiction Health, we provide comprehensive and compassionate child and adolescent psychiatry services for children and teens ages 4 through 17 at our Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas locations. Our board-certified psychiatric providers offer psychiatric evaluations, ADHD evaluations, medication management, supportive therapy, and ongoing mental health treatment for a wide range of childhood and adolescent psychiatric conditions, with continued care throughout the lifespan.
We understand that children and teenagers often show emotional distress differently than adults. Symptoms may appear as behavioral changes, school difficulties, irritability, emotional outbursts, anxiety, withdrawal, or physical complaints without a clear medical explanation.
Our providers take a comprehensive and family-centered approach to psychiatric care by evaluating emotional, behavioral, developmental, academic, social, cognitive, and medical factors that may contribute to symptoms.
Conditions We Treat
- ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders: social, separation, panic, and phobias.
- Childhood and adolescent depression
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) & Conduct disorder
- Trauma and stress-related disorders
- Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors such as binging.
- Tic disorders and Tourette syndrome
- Mood instability and emotional dysregulation
- Behavioral concerns
- School refusal and academic difficulties
- Sleep-related concerns
- Social difficulties and peer relationship concerns
- Adolescent substance use and dual diagnosis conditions
- Childhood onset psychosis
- And other emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric concerns
Signs Your Child May Benefit From a Psychiatric Evaluation
Children and teenagers may struggle silently for long periods before families recognize the need for professional support. Some symptoms may appear emotional, behavioral, academic, social, or even physical.
Your child may benefit from psychiatric assessment and treatment if they are experiencing symptoms such as:
- Persistent sadness or depressed mood
- Anger outbursts or emotional meltdowns
- Chronic irritability
- Anxiety or excessive worrying
- Panic symptoms
- Poor concentration or declining school performance
- Hyperactivity or impulsivity
- Difficulty focusing or completing tasks
- Social isolation or withdrawal from friends and family
- Low self-esteem
- Self-harm behaviors
- Changes in appetite or eating patterns
- Sleep difficulties or chronic fatigue
- Frequent stomachaches, headaches, nausea, or other somatic complaints without a clear medical cause
- Difficulty coping with school stress or peer conflict
- Behavioral problems at school or home
- Defiance or frequent arguments with caregivers
- Difficulty adjusting to transitions or changes in routine
- Sensory sensitivities
- Struggles with emotional regulation
- Difficulty forming healthy attachments or relationships
- Excessive frustration or emotional reactivity
- Trauma-related symptoms
- Mood swings or severe emotional fluctuations
- Auditory and visual hallucinations
- Excessive lying, stealing, and hoarding
- Rigid behaviors, or inability to cope with change
- Inability to leave the home, or great detachment from the world
At Eustasis Psychiatric & Addiction Health, we evaluate the whole child rather than focusing on one symptom alone.
ADHD Evaluations and Treatment
We provide comprehensive ADHD evaluations and ADHD treatment for children and adolescents struggling with symptoms involving attention, concentration, impulsivity, executive functioning, emotional regulation, school performance, and hyperactivity.
Our providers assess for contributing psychiatric, developmental, academic, environmental, and medical factors that may affect focus and behavior.
Treatment may include:
- Medication management
- Supportive therapy
- School-related recommendations
- Family education
- Behavioral support strategies
- Labs and other tests to rule out medical conditions
- Gene testing examining pharmacodynamic profile
- Rating scales, and structured interviews
- Team management of care
- Ongoing psychiatric follow-up
Autism Treatment and Psychiatric Care
Our providers also offer psychiatric treatment and supportive care for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
We help address symptoms related to:
- Emotional regulation
- Anxiety
- Mood symptoms
- Irritability
- Behavioral struggles
- Attention difficulties
- Sleep concerns
- Social stressors
- Co-occurring psychiatric conditions
We work collaboratively with families and other community providers while considering developmental, social, sensory, academic, and behavioral needs.
A Comprehensive Approach to Child Mental Health
At Eustasis Psychiatric & Addiction Health, we believe effective child psychiatry requires a comprehensive understanding of the child’s environment and functioning.
Our providers evaluate:
- Academic functioning
- Family dynamics
- Cognitive and behavioral patterns
- Sleep and lifestyle habits
- Nutrition
- Developmental concerns
- Trauma history
- Social stressors
- Medical comorbidities
- Environmental and school-related factors
We work to identify possible underlying contributors to emotional and behavioral symptoms while creating individualized treatment plans for each child and family.
Same-Day Child Psychiatry Appointments
We understand that families sometimes need help quickly. Eustasis offers same-day child psychiatry appointments through our walk-in clinic services five days a week.
Initial psychiatric evaluations should be completed in person. Telehealth follow-up appointments may be available for ongoing treatment and medication management after the initial visit wen appropriate.
Child Psychiatry Locations, AND yes, we take insurance!
Child and adolescent psychiatry services are available at multiple Eustasis Psychiatric & Addiction Health locations including:
- Eustasis Southwest Missouri: https://eustasis.com/springfield/
- Eustasis Northwest Arkansas : https://eustasis.com/rogers/
Insurance Accepted
Eustasis Psychiatric & Addiction Health accepts many commercial insurance plans and Medicaid plans depending on location and provider participation. Our team can help verify insurance benefits prior to your appointment.
Schedule a Child Psychiatry Appointment
If your child or teenager is struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism-related concerns, behavioral difficulties, emotional dysregulation, eating concerns, trauma symptoms, or school-related stressors, our team is here to help.
