Behavioral support for kids and teens, built around the family.
Telehealth psychiatric evaluation and care for behavioral concerns in children and adolescents across Georgia.
Understanding Behavioral Concerns
Definition
Behavioral concerns cover a wide range of changes that show up in how a child or teen acts at
home, at school, or with peers. These changes can include defiance, aggression, withdrawal,
tantrums past the typical age, sudden mood shifts, or difficulty following rules and routines.
Behavioral concerns are rarely just behavior. They often signal something happening
underneath, whether that is ADHD, anxiety, mood changes, a learning challenge, sensory
sensitivity, or a response to a stressful life event. Our job is to look at the full picture, not just the
surface.
Common signs and symptoms
- • Frequent defiance or refusal of routine expectations
- • Aggression, hitting, throwing, or destroying property
- • Withdrawal from friends, family, or previously enjoyed activities
- • Tantrums or emotional outbursts past the typical developmental age
- • Difficulty transitioning between activities or settings
- • Sudden changes in mood, sleep, or appetite
- • School reports of concerning behavior
- • Behavior that feels 'off' or out of character
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Who We Treat
Supporting children, teens, and adults with compassionate psychiatric care.We partner with families and providers to deliver personalized, coordinated support.
Parents or guardians join visits for all children. We coordinate with pediatricians, therapists, and schools when the plan calls for it.
Our Approach & Treatment Options
Our approach
Our evaluation looks at the whole child, medical history, current environment, sleep, school, family dynamics, and any prior treatment. We use validated screening tools alongside careful listening to what parents are observing at home. Treatment is family-centered. Many behavioral concerns respond to parent coaching, behavioral therapy referrals, school accommodations, and reatment of underlying conditions like ADHD or anxiety. Medication is one tool we consider carefully when clinically indicated, never as the first or only answer. We provide written communication to schools and pediatricians when helpful, and we work with
your existing therapist if you have one.
Treatment options for this condition
- • Evaluation and treatment of underlying conditions (ADHD, anxiety, mood)
- • Parent coaching and behavioral strategy planning
- • Behavioral therapy and family therapy referrals
- • School accommodation documentation (IEP, 504) when appropriate
- • Medication management when clinically indicated
- • Coordination with pediatrician, therapist, and school team
Your First Visit
Your first visit is designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation, clear guidance, and personalized next steps for your care.
Book your child's evaluation online
New patients can schedule in minutes. or call 678-293-4979.
Receive your patient portal invitation
Complete intake and behavioral screening tools through the patient portal.
Meet with Marjorie
Meet for a 60 to 75 minute initial evaluation visit. Parents or guardians join.
Receive a written summary
Receive a written summary, diagnostic clarification when applicable, and a treatment plan with next steps.
Schedule follow-up visits to monitor progress and adjust.
Schedule follow-up at 2 to 4 weeks to assess response.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Behavioral concerns are observable changes. Diagnosis comes from evaluation. We look at what is driving the behavior before assigning a label.