About San diego academy of child and adolescent psychiatry
San Diego Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Providing Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents
San Diego Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a leading mental health service provider that specializes in providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents. The academy is dedicated to improving the mental health of young people by offering a range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, therapy, counseling, and more.
The academy's team comprises highly qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, social workers, nurses, and other mental health professionals who are committed to providing compassionate care to their patients. They work collaboratively with families and caregivers to develop personalized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each child or adolescent.
At San Diego Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, we understand that mental health issues can be challenging for both children/adolescents as well as their families. That's why we strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where our patients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings with us. We believe in treating the whole person rather than just addressing symptoms.
Our services include:
Psychiatric Evaluations: Our experienced psychiatrists conduct thorough evaluations to diagnose various mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders (including OCD), depression (including bipolar disorder), ADHD/ADD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), eating disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa) among others.
Medication Management: Our team works closely with patients' primary care physicians or pediatricians if needed while prescribing medications for various conditions such as ADHD/ADD medications like Ritalin/Adderall/Vyvanse etc., antidepressants like Prozac/Zoloft/Lexapro etc., mood stabilizers like Lithium/Lamictal etc., antipsychotics like Abilify/Risperdal/Seroquel etc., sleep aids like Ambien/Trazodone etc.
Therapy and Counseling: We offer various types of therapy and counseling services such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Group therapy etc. Our therapists work with patients to help them develop coping skills, improve communication skills, manage emotions better and more.
Parenting Support: We understand that parenting a child or adolescent with mental health issues can be challenging. That's why we offer parenting support services to help parents/caregivers learn effective strategies for managing their child's behavior and emotions.
School Consultations: Our team works closely with schools to provide consultation services for children/adolescents who are struggling academically or behaviorally due to mental health issues.
At San Diego Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, we believe in providing high-quality care that is accessible to all. We accept most insurance plans including Medi-Cal/Medicaid. For those without insurance coverage or limited coverage options available through their insurance plan(s), we offer affordable self-pay rates.
In conclusion, San Diego Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is committed to improving the mental health of children/adolescents by providing comprehensive care that addresses the unique needs of each patient. With our team of highly qualified professionals who are dedicated to providing compassionate care in a warm and welcoming environment, we strive towards making a positive impact on the lives of our patients every day.