Mental Health Conditions We Treat in Children, Teens & Young Adults
Thoughtful, individualized psychiatric care for children, teens, and young adults ages 5–25 across Tampa Bay, Lutz, and all of Florida.
SHIELD Psychiatry provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment for ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, insomnia, and other emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental concerns in children and adolescents — delivered via telehealth, statewide across Florida, with no referral required.
What Families Across Florida Can Expect
- Thoughtful diagnosis for children and teens: Developmental and psychiatric formulation tailored to your child's age, history, and school context — not rushed 15-minute medicine.
- Measurement-based psychiatric care: Standardized symptom scales, QbCheck™ objective testing, and functional outcome tracking when clinically appropriate.
- Whole-child approach: Sleep, routines, screen use, school stress, nutrition, and family systems are all part of the evaluation and treatment plan.
- Coordinated care across Florida: With consent, collaboration with your child's therapist, pediatrician, and school team — including IEP and 504 plan support.
Mental Health Conditions We Treat in Children, Teens & Young Adults
Select a condition to learn about symptoms, our evaluation approach, and age-tailored telehealth treatment pathways for children and adolescents ages 5–25 across Florida.
ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder affects focus, impulse control, and executive functioning in children and teens — showing up as difficulty completing schoolwork, emotional dysregulation, and challenges in peer relationships. At SHIELD Psychiatry, our comprehensive ADHD evaluation includes QbCheck™ objective testing, parent and teacher rating scales, and a full developmental interview to distinguish true ADHD from anxiety, sleep disorders, and learning differences. Families across Lutz, Tampa Bay, and all of Florida receive a written report, school accommodation support, and a personalized treatment roadmap.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children and teens with autism spectrum disorder often face co-occurring anxiety, emotional dysregulation, sensory sensitivities, and executive functioning challenges that benefit from specialized psychiatric support. SHIELD Psychiatry provides telehealth ASD psychiatric care for children and adolescents ages 5–25 across Florida — including medication management when appropriate, behavioral strategies, family guidance, and coordination with school teams for IEP and 504 plan support.
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Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in children and teens — and one of the most treatable. It can show up as persistent worry, school avoidance, separation anxiety, panic attacks, or physical symptoms like stomachaches and headaches. SHIELD Psychiatry provides CBT-informed telepsychiatry for childhood and adolescent anxiety across Florida, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, and school refusal — with medication management available when clinically indicated.
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Depression
Depression in children and teens often looks different than in adults — presenting as irritability, withdrawal, declining grades, loss of interest in activities, or changes in sleep and appetite. SHIELD Psychiatry provides evidence-based depression treatment for children and adolescents via telehealth across Florida, combining behavioral activation, CBT-informed strategies, family support, and medication management when clinically indicated — with a whole-child lens that considers sleep, school, and social functioning.
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Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
Sleep problems are highly prevalent in children and teens with ADHD, anxiety, autism, and depression — and poor sleep makes every other condition harder to treat. SHIELD Psychiatry offers CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) sleep therapy for children and adolescents via telehealth across Florida, addressing bedtime anxiety, night waking, circadian rhythm disruption, and sleep onset difficulties without relying solely on medication. Better sleep is a foundation for better mental health.
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Begin with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation for your child or teen and we'll build a clear, stepwise treatment plan aligned with their development, your family values, and their school needs — available via telehealth across Florida, no referral required.