Helping Children and Teens Feel More Supported at School
Telehealth psychiatric evaluation and personalized care for children and teens experiencing anxiety, attention difficulties, emotional distress, school avoidance, or other concerns affecting school life in Georgia and Hawaii.
Understanding School and Academic Concerns
Definition
School-related concerns can appear in many ways, including difficulty attending school, declining grades, trouble concentrating, emotional distress, peer conflict, or changes in behavior.
These difficulties may be connected to anxiety, ADHD, mood symptoms, bullying, family stress, developmental differences, or other challenges. A psychiatric evaluation can help identify factors affecting your child’s emotional well-being and school functioning and guide appropriate next steps.
Common Signs and Concerns
- • School avoidance or frequent distress before school
- • A sudden or ongoing decline in grades
- • Difficulty concentrating, completing work, or submitting assignments
- • Frequent headaches, stomachaches, or feeling unwell on school days
- • Withdrawal from friends or reports of bullying
- • Teacher concerns about attention, behavior, or emotional regulation
- • Anxiety about tests, presentations, or classroom participation
- • Changes in sleep, appetite, mood, or behavior during the school week
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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 School-Related Concerns
Our approach
Our evaluation explores what your child is experiencing at school, at home, and emotionally. We consider medical and developmental history, attention, mood, anxiety, sleep, family circumstances, peer relationships, and changes in academic functioning. With appropriate consent, information from parents, teachers, and other care professionals may also be considered.
Recommendations are based on your child’s individual needs and may include behavioral strategies, parent guidance, therapy referrals, medication management, or additional educational testing. When appropriate and authorized by the family, we can provide clinical recommendations and coordinate with pediatricians, therapists, school counselors, and other members of the child’s support team.
Treatment options for this condition
- • Psychiatric evaluation for ADHD, anxiety, mood symptoms, and related concerns
- • Parent guidance and strategies for school-related stress
- • Clinical recommendations for school-based support when appropriate
- • Referrals for educational or psychological testing when indicated
- • Brief supportive therapy or referrals for ongoing therapy
- • Medication management when clinically appropriate
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your child’s first visit helps us understand the concerns affecting their emotional well-being and school experience and determine appropriate next steps.
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
School avoidance occurs when a child or teen has persistent difficulty attending or remaining at school, often accompanied by emotional distress or physical symptoms. It is not a diagnosis by itself, so an evaluation may help identify contributing factors.