Child & adolescent psychiatry in Bellevue, WA Helping kids and families feel like themselves again.
Psychiatric care for children ages 5 and up and adolescents
When a child or adolescent is struggling, the whole family feels it. We offer gentle, thorough psychiatric care for young people, with parents and caregivers as partners every step of the way.
- Children ages 5 and up and adolescents
- In person in Bellevue or by telehealth
- In-network with most major insurance plans
- Parents and caregivers included
Care For Young People
What is child and adolescent psychiatry?
Child and adolescent psychiatry is the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions in children and adolescents, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression and behavior concerns. Care looks at the young person in the context of family, school and development.
We see children from age 5 through adolescence. Our provider brings 12 years of pediatric nursing experience to every visit, and welcomes family input in building a plan that fits your child.
Treatment may include medication when it’s a good fit, along with guidance for home routines, sleep and coping skills, and coordination with your child’s therapist or pediatrician.
A Partnership With Parents
Signs it may be time to reach out
Every child has hard days. It may be time to talk with a psychiatric provider when changes last for weeks, or start getting in the way of school, friendships or family life.
- Ongoing sadness, irritability or withdrawal from friends and activities
- Worry or fears that are hard to calm
- Trouble focusing, sitting still or finishing schoolwork
- Frequent anger, outbursts or defiance
- Changes in sleep, appetite or school performance
If your child talks about self-harm or is in danger, call or text 988 or call 911 right away.
How it works
What to expect for your child
We keep the process clear for both parents and young people.
Reach out
A parent or guardian contacts us. Our team checks your insurance and helps you schedule.
Family evaluation
A full evaluation, about 60 minutes, with your child and with you, to understand symptoms, development, school and home life.
A shared plan
We explain what we see in plain language and decide on next steps together.
Ongoing support
Regular 30-minute follow-ups, in person or by telehealth, adjusting the plan as your child grows.
Conditions we commonly treat in children and adolescents
Questions
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry FAQs
What age do you start seeing children?
We treat anyone age 5 and older: children, adolescents and adults.
Do parents attend the appointments?
Yes, parents and caregivers are part of care for children and adolescents. For younger children, a parent or guardian joins the visits. For adolescents, we follow Washington State law on minors’ privacy. Most adolescents are comfortable with their parents being involved, and if an adolescent asks for privacy, we respect it.
How long are appointments for children and adolescents?
The first psychiatric evaluation takes about 60 minutes. Follow-up visits take about 30 minutes, in person in Bellevue or by telehealth.
Will my child be put on medication?
Not necessarily. Medication is one option, and it’s only recommended when the benefits outweigh the risks for your child. We explain the choices and possible side effects, and decisions are made together with you.
Is NeuroStar® TMS available for teenagers?
Yes. NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients (15-21). Sessions take place at our Bellevue office.
Can my child be seen by telehealth?
Yes. Visits for children and adolescents are available by secure video anywhere in Washington State, as well as in person in Bellevue. A parent or guardian joins for younger children.
Do you offer ADHD testing for children?
Yes. We offer ADHD testing for children and adolescents.
Can you help with school forms or a 504 plan?
Yes. We can help with school forms and with documentation for a 504 plan.
Is child and adolescent psychiatry covered by insurance?
We’re in-network with most major insurance plans, and self-pay is also available. Please ask our team, and we’ll help you understand your coverage before your first visit.
Get started
Feeling better starts with one appointment
Reaching out is often the hardest part, and you’ve already started by being here. Schedule an evaluation and we’ll help you understand what’s going on and what can help, whether that’s medication, NeuroStar® TMS or SPRAVATO®. Care for children, adolescents and adults, in person in Bellevue or by telehealth throughout Washington State.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Plans
- Bridgespan
- Cigna
- First Choice Health
- Kaiser Permanente
- LifeWise
- Lucent Health
- Medicare
- Moda Health
- Premera
- Regence
- Regence Group Administrators
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Healthcare
We verify your benefits before your first visit.Self-pay options available.