Kids and teens
Child and adolescent psychiatry
Evaluations and care for kids 6 to 17, with parents in the room and schools in the loop when you want them.
When a child is struggling, the whole family feels it. Dr. Osei sees children and teens for ADHD, anxiety, low mood, and behaviour changes. Parents are part of every first visit, and the plan covers home and school, not only medicine.
People often reach out when
- Teachers or a pediatrician have suggested a psychiatric evaluation
- Worry, school refusal, or stomach aches before school that will not let up
- Big changes in mood, sleep, friends, or grades
- Focus or restlessness that makes school a daily battle
- Your child already takes a medicine and needs a specialist to follow it
What happens, step by step
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Step 1: Parent call first
A short phone call with our care coordinator so we understand what is going on and who should come.
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Step 2: Family evaluation
90 minutes, in person. Part of the visit is with parent and child together, and part with each on their own.
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Step 3: School input, if you want it
With your written permission, we can send teacher questionnaires and talk with school staff.
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Step 4: A plan for home and school
Which may include therapy, school supports such as a 504 plan, parent coaching, and sometimes medication.
About medication
One possible part of a plan, never a promise
For children, medication is considered carefully and never as the first or only step. If it is an option, Dr. Osei explains the benefits, side effects, and monitoring to both parent and child, in words a child can follow. Parents make the decision, and we never promise a prescription.
When another kind of care fits better
We do not provide custody evaluations, inpatient care, or full psychological testing. We will refer you to trusted colleagues for those.
What it costs
- Child or teen first evaluation (self-pay) 90 minutes with a parent
- $425 to $525
- Child or teen follow-up (self-pay) 30 minutes
- $165 to $240
With insurance, you usually pay your plan's specialist copay instead. We check your plan before the first visit. Insurance and fees
Questions about kids and teens
What ages do you see?
Children from 6 to 17, and young adults up to 21 who started with us as teens. For children under 6, we refer to developmental specialists.
Does my teen have to share everything with me?
Teens get some private time at every visit, which helps them speak openly. Safety concerns are always shared with parents. Dr. Osei explains these rules to both of you at the first visit.
Can my child's visits be by video?
The first visit is in person. After that, many follow-ups can be by video if it works for your child.
Let's talk about your child.
Start with a short request. Our care coordinator calls you within one business day to talk through what is going on and book a family evaluation with Dr. Osei.