Personalized Behavioral Health Support for Children and Teens
Compassionate telehealth psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children and teens experiencing emotional, behavioral, or school-related challenges in Georgia and Hawaii.
Understanding Emotional and Behavioral Concerns
Definition
Emotional and behavioral concerns can affect how a child or teen functions at home, at school, or with others. These concerns may include frequent outbursts, aggression, withdrawal, sudden mood changes, or difficulty following routines and expectations.
Sometimes these behaviors are connected to anxiety, ADHD, mood symptoms, developmental differences, family stress, school challenges, or significant life changes. A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation helps us understand what may be contributing to the behavior and identify appropriate next steps.
Common signs and symptoms
- • Frequent defiance or difficulty following reasonable expectations
- • Aggression, hitting, throwing objects, or damaging property
- • Withdrawal from family, friends, or previously enjoyed activities
- • Tantrums or emotional outbursts past the typical developmental age
- • Difficulty transitioning between activities or environments
- • Noticeable changes in mood, sleep, appetite, or energy
- • Behavioral concerns reported at school
- • Behavior that is new, persistent, or significantly different from usual
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Personalized Psychiatric Care for Children, Teens, and Adults
Who We Support
We provide compassionate psychiatric care for children, teens, and adults. We work closely with patients and families to develop personalized, coordinated treatment plans.
A parent or legal guardian must participate in care for patients under age 18. With appropriate consent, we may also coordinate with pediatricians, therapists, schools, and other members of the patient’s care team.
Our Approach to Care
Our approach
Our evaluation considers the whole child, including medical and developmental history, current concerns, sleep, school experiences, family circumstances, and previous treatment. We use appropriate screening tools and listen carefully to what the child, parents, and caregivers are experiencing.
Treatment recommendations are personalized and may include behavioral strategies, therapy referrals, school-based support, treatment of underlying psychiatric conditions, or medication when clinically appropriate. With written consent, we can coordinate care with pediatricians, therapists, schools, and other members of the child’s care team.
Treatment options for this condition
- • Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
- • Parent guidance and behavioral strategy planning
- • Individual or family therapy referrals
- • School-support recommendations when appropriate
- • Medication management when clinically indicated
- • Medication management when clinically indicated
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your child’s first visit is designed to help us understand their needs and develop personalized recommendations for care.
Book the Evaluation
Schedule your child’s appointment online or call 678-293-4979 for assistance.
Complete the Intake Forms
Submit the requested health history, consent forms, and screening questionnaires through the secure patient portal.
Meet with Marjorie
Join a 60- to 75-minute telehealth evaluation. A parent or legal guardian must attend for patients under age 18.
Review the Next Steps
Discuss the clinical findings, treatment recommendations, and follow-up plan based on your child’s individual needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Behavioral concerns describe changes or difficulties that may have several possible causes. A comprehensive evaluation helps identify contributing factors and determine whether a mental health diagnosis or additional support is appropriate.