Child Psychiatrists in Mountlake Terrace, WA

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Tammy Lipke
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, ARNP, FNPC, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Summit Psychiatric is dedicated to the treatment of adults, adolescents, and children, utilizing a holistic approach to your care, complimented by medication management, when appropriate.
Reaching a higher level of personal satisfaction may mean overcoming anxiety, depression, mood or thought disorders, attention and focus deficits, or other challenges.
Summit Psychiatric is dedicated to the treatment of adults, adolescents, and children, utilizing a holistic approach to your care, complimented by medication management, when appropriate.
Reaching a higher level of personal satisfaction may mean overcoming anxiety, depression, mood or thought disorders, attention and focus deficits, or other challenges.
(425) 217-3621 View (425) 217-3621
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Jessica Roberson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043  (Online Only)
I have experience with clients across the life spectrum from children to older adults.
Life can be challenging. Sometimes its a blip in our typical life routine and sometimes its more. Being equipped and having the right tools is helpful when we encounter these life challenges. However sometimes one thinks that nothing more can be done and continue to struggle. Chronic life challenges can be stressful, I have experience with medication management and brief psychotherapy to help you reach your wellness goals. I also have a compassionate approach that is important to better understand you and your needs as we work together.
I have experience with clients across the life spectrum from children to older adults.
Life can be challenging. Sometimes its a blip in our typical life routine and sometimes its more. Being equipped and having the right tools is helpful when we encounter these life challenges. However sometimes one thinks that nothing more can be done and continue to struggle. Chronic life challenges can be stressful, I have experience with medication management and brief psychotherapy to help you reach your wellness goals. I also have a compassionate approach that is important to better understand you and your needs as we work together.
(425) 249-3793 View (425) 249-3793
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April JoAnn Matzenbacher
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I offer individual psychiatric medication and psychotherapy treatment across the lifespan from children to senior citizens.
The greatest lesson that I have received in my role as a healthcare professional is that most human suffering is rooted in emotional and cognitive difficulty. These challenges often stem from pain or trauma, typically early in our development. The mind is an organ like any other in the body; as such, it needs care and healing from time to time! Often, the most impactful modality one can offer is that of human empathy and kindness. My fervent hope is to assist those who suffer to attain strength, resiliency, and inner peace.
I offer individual psychiatric medication and psychotherapy treatment across the lifespan from children to senior citizens.
The greatest lesson that I have received in my role as a healthcare professional is that most human suffering is rooted in emotional and cognitive difficulty. These challenges often stem from pain or trauma, typically early in our development. The mind is an organ like any other in the body; as such, it needs care and healing from time to time! Often, the most impactful modality one can offer is that of human empathy and kindness. My fervent hope is to assist those who suffer to attain strength, resiliency, and inner peace.
(360) 800-1705 View (360) 800-1705
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Margaret Molikaa Quartey-Papafio.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner qualified to provide diagnosis, treatment and medication management across lifespan which include the child, adolescent, and adult populations.
My primary practice goal is to provide competent, safe, and ethical care by protecting the confidentiality of all information obtained in regard to professional relationships. I provide and demonstrate professional practice that reflects honesty, integrity, reliability, impartiality, and diligence. My mission is to restore, promote, and maintain optimal mental and emotional health for all.
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner qualified to provide diagnosis, treatment and medication management across lifespan which include the child, adolescent, and adult populations.
My primary practice goal is to provide competent, safe, and ethical care by protecting the confidentiality of all information obtained in regard to professional relationships. I provide and demonstrate professional practice that reflects honesty, integrity, reliability, impartiality, and diligence. My mission is to restore, promote, and maintain optimal mental and emotional health for all.
(425) 728-6914 View (425) 728-6914
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Ideal Mental Health and Wellness - Debbie Singh
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, FNP, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Taking New Clients - Working with adults and children who have a variety of mental health conditions and symptoms, including Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Autism, ODD, and poor concentration. I look forward to helping you on your journey to wellness. My name is Debbie Singh, FNP, PMHNP-BC. Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, irritable, unable to keep up with daily tasks, have poor concentration, feeling sad and anxious, are you experiencing frequent mood swings and anger? Don't let these symptoms define you; get help; often, these symptoms may be related to your mental health in many cases.
Taking New Clients - Working with adults and children who have a variety of mental health conditions and symptoms, including Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Autism, ODD, and poor concentration. I look forward to helping you on your journey to wellness. My name is Debbie Singh, FNP, PMHNP-BC. Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, irritable, unable to keep up with daily tasks, have poor concentration, feeling sad and anxious, are you experiencing frequent mood swings and anger? Don't let these symptoms define you; get help; often, these symptoms may be related to your mental health in many cases.
(206) 331-3111 View (206) 331-3111
Susan Foote
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043  (Online Only)
Ms Foote works to build on a therapeutic relationship, consideration of the person, family and/or child's concerns and cultural foundation.
Ms. Foote is now accepting new clients at Mindful Therapy Group in Mountlake Terrace. She specializes in children, young adults, and individuals during Parapartum period. Often people are struggling with life challenges where it feels overwhelming or it is just not possible to reach out to family and loved ones. She actively listens throughout the treatment process to assist the client to realize the underlying vulnerabilities and struggles that contribute to their mental health challenges. Her work is to assess the etiologies (biologic/genetic/social influences) that contribute to your mental health struggles and challenges.
Ms Foote works to build on a therapeutic relationship, consideration of the person, family and/or child's concerns and cultural foundation.
Ms. Foote is now accepting new clients at Mindful Therapy Group in Mountlake Terrace. She specializes in children, young adults, and individuals during Parapartum period. Often people are struggling with life challenges where it feels overwhelming or it is just not possible to reach out to family and loved ones. She actively listens throughout the treatment process to assist the client to realize the underlying vulnerabilities and struggles that contribute to their mental health challenges. Her work is to assess the etiologies (biologic/genetic/social influences) that contribute to your mental health struggles and challenges.
(425) 640-7009 View (425) 640-7009
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Justine Jones
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMH-NP,, MSN, BSN
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Hi, my name is Justine Jones and I am a board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of nursing experience. I treat patients throughout the lifespan and particularly enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I specialize in mood disorders including ODD, DMDD, bipolar, depression, and anxiety, and am an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. I also have personal experience with the foster care system and with adoption. I believe in care with compassion and equality and in finding the good in every person. I will be in private practice and my business is InfluencingGrowth.
Hi, my name is Justine Jones and I am a board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of nursing experience. I treat patients throughout the lifespan and particularly enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I specialize in mood disorders including ODD, DMDD, bipolar, depression, and anxiety, and am an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. I also have personal experience with the foster care system and with adoption. I believe in care with compassion and equality and in finding the good in every person. I will be in private practice and my business is InfluencingGrowth.
(509) 348-4951 View (509) 348-4951
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Dr. Loan Pham
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043  (Online Only)
Does it feel like life keeps serving up endless ways to stress you out? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by daily life problems and global crises like climate change, conflicts around the world, racism, homelessness, economic injustice, and so much more. These are all part of the fabric of the human race, but the solutions to all these problems come from the power within. It’s important to draw on your inner strength to help you overcome fear, doubt, shame, negative self talk, feeling like you’re not enough, as well as anxiety and depression.
Does it feel like life keeps serving up endless ways to stress you out? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by daily life problems and global crises like climate change, conflicts around the world, racism, homelessness, economic injustice, and so much more. These are all part of the fabric of the human race, but the solutions to all these problems come from the power within. It’s important to draw on your inner strength to help you overcome fear, doubt, shame, negative self talk, feeling like you’re not enough, as well as anxiety and depression.
(253) 527-6759 View (253) 527-6759
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Jusu Williams
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, ARNP, MSN, BSN, RN
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I believe in the willpower of every man. We can tap into our potential only if we believe and work diligently. This is where I come in. I will listen attentively and work with you and your loved ones/caregivers collaboratively to ensure you tap into your potential and live a healthier and more meaningful life. When I am not working, I love to spend time with my family and cooking. I also love playing and watching soccer. I have embraced the NFL and enjoy watching my team (I will not disclose for now) take care of business. This journey is not yours alone to walk. We are all in this together!
I believe in the willpower of every man. We can tap into our potential only if we believe and work diligently. This is where I come in. I will listen attentively and work with you and your loved ones/caregivers collaboratively to ensure you tap into your potential and live a healthier and more meaningful life. When I am not working, I love to spend time with my family and cooking. I also love playing and watching soccer. I have embraced the NFL and enjoy watching my team (I will not disclose for now) take care of business. This journey is not yours alone to walk. We are all in this together!
(509) 282-8062 View (509) 282-8062
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Dr. Bridgette Jeffries
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I am doctorally prepared from the University of Washington and board certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Additionally, as a nurse of 30 years, my experience covers a broad spectrum of providing a multitude of services to individuals and families from all walks of life and economic backgrounds. As a board certified PMHNP, my practice will focus on providing services from the adolescent years throughout the life span. My goal is to meet you where you are in your journey and enhance you with tools that will be life changing. We will collaborate together to identify the best holistic approach.
I am doctorally prepared from the University of Washington and board certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Additionally, as a nurse of 30 years, my experience covers a broad spectrum of providing a multitude of services to individuals and families from all walks of life and economic backgrounds. As a board certified PMHNP, my practice will focus on providing services from the adolescent years throughout the life span. My goal is to meet you where you are in your journey and enhance you with tools that will be life changing. We will collaborate together to identify the best holistic approach.
(206) 795-7388 View (206) 795-7388

More Psychiatrists Nearby

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Michael Ramsey
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98105
I specialize in treatment and services for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6-18). I am interested in assessing both the patient and family dynamics to create a holistic and behavioral approach to Psychiatry. Treatment modalities include medication management, partnering with therapists and schools, and building stronger families. In addition, I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults with Developmental Disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Asperger’s, and LGBTQ+ related issues. I am an avid science fiction aficionado, Star Trek enthusiast, and friend to animals.
I specialize in treatment and services for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6-18). I am interested in assessing both the patient and family dynamics to create a holistic and behavioral approach to Psychiatry. Treatment modalities include medication management, partnering with therapists and schools, and building stronger families. In addition, I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults with Developmental Disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Asperger’s, and LGBTQ+ related issues. I am an avid science fiction aficionado, Star Trek enthusiast, and friend to animals.
(206) 558-0264 View (206) 558-0264
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Sneha Sastry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
I am a Board Certified Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist.
I believe in working together with patients and families to address psychiatric needs. Seeking out care can be difficult and addressing the various components of treatment (medication management, therapy, school/work resources, family issues, etc) can be overwhelming. It is my goal to help people utilize and navigate appropriate channels to address their challenges and improve their quality of life. I share an office with Greenlake Primary Care - they will answer your call, and get messages to me when I am unavailable.
I am a Board Certified Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist.
I believe in working together with patients and families to address psychiatric needs. Seeking out care can be difficult and addressing the various components of treatment (medication management, therapy, school/work resources, family issues, etc) can be overwhelming. It is my goal to help people utilize and navigate appropriate channels to address their challenges and improve their quality of life. I share an office with Greenlake Primary Care - they will answer your call, and get messages to me when I am unavailable.
(206) 966-4052 View (206) 966-4052
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Paul C Samuelson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98034
Previous practice settings that have set the stage for my clinical expertise include: Seattle Children's Hospital, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Seattle Children Home; University of Washington School of Nursing.
I am a child and adolescent specialist. My practice centers on medication management and brief therapy. It is important to me that I develop a meaningful relationship with my patients so that I can support their personal success. Additionally, this will lead to a long-term connection that supports lasting health and wellness.
Previous practice settings that have set the stage for my clinical expertise include: Seattle Children's Hospital, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Seattle Children Home; University of Washington School of Nursing.
I am a child and adolescent specialist. My practice centers on medication management and brief therapy. It is important to me that I develop a meaningful relationship with my patients so that I can support their personal success. Additionally, this will lead to a long-term connection that supports lasting health and wellness.
(855) 712-9519 View (855) 712-9519
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Sarah Applegate
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MDiv, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bothell, WA 98011
Together, we will create a treatment plan that is individualized to you or your child.
I am accepting new clients on a case-by-case basis for medication management. I provide holistic, integrative psychiatric care to children, adolescents and adults with ADHD, mood, and trauma disorders, partnering with clients and their families to help them to achieve their health goals. Services I provide include comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, and brief psychotherapy. While I prescribe medications when needed, I address other factors that may be impacting your mental health such as exercise, sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, relationships and coping skills.
Together, we will create a treatment plan that is individualized to you or your child.
I am accepting new clients on a case-by-case basis for medication management. I provide holistic, integrative psychiatric care to children, adolescents and adults with ADHD, mood, and trauma disorders, partnering with clients and their families to help them to achieve their health goals. Services I provide include comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, and brief psychotherapy. While I prescribe medications when needed, I address other factors that may be impacting your mental health such as exercise, sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, relationships and coping skills.
(425) 490-4132 View (425) 490-4132
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Heather Siegel
Psychiatric Nurse, ARNP, PMHNP, FNP, CNM
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98034
As a psychiatric medication prescriber, I work with children, teens, and adults. I see all psychiatric complaints, including depression, anxiety, panic, ADHD, bipolar, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and psychosis. I focus on listening to the patient, thorough care, and helping the patient to live the best life they can live. As a certified nurse midwife, I remain committed to providing high quality mental health care to pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding moms. I do not prescribe ongoing benzodiazepines for anxiety or sleep.
As a psychiatric medication prescriber, I work with children, teens, and adults. I see all psychiatric complaints, including depression, anxiety, panic, ADHD, bipolar, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and psychosis. I focus on listening to the patient, thorough care, and helping the patient to live the best life they can live. As a certified nurse midwife, I remain committed to providing high quality mental health care to pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding moms. I do not prescribe ongoing benzodiazepines for anxiety or sleep.
(206) 535-1674 View (206) 535-1674
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Ideal Mental Health and Wellness Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98034
Debbie is now accepting new patients, she provides specialized mental health services for adults and children. Debbie is dedicated to supporting individuals facing various mental health conditions and symptoms, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, autism medication management, ADHD, ODD, and learning disabilities. Scheduling an appointment is convenient and hassle-free through our website, WWW.idealmentalcare.com.
Debbie is now accepting new patients, she provides specialized mental health services for adults and children. Debbie is dedicated to supporting individuals facing various mental health conditions and symptoms, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, autism medication management, ADHD, ODD, and learning disabilities. Scheduling an appointment is convenient and hassle-free through our website, WWW.idealmentalcare.com.
(206) 823-2578 View (206) 823-2578
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Dr. Michael Sun
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107  (Online Only)
Sun Family Psychiatry is a private outpatient psychiatry and psychotherapy practice, providing medication management and psychotherapy to children, adults, and families in the greater Seattle area.
My name is Dr. Michael Sun. I graduated from Harvard University and Dartmouth Medical School before completing my adult psychiatry residency training at Duke University and my child and adolescent fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Before moving to Seattle, I was the Site Director for Education at the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit for the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City.
Sun Family Psychiatry is a private outpatient psychiatry and psychotherapy practice, providing medication management and psychotherapy to children, adults, and families in the greater Seattle area.
My name is Dr. Michael Sun. I graduated from Harvard University and Dartmouth Medical School before completing my adult psychiatry residency training at Duke University and my child and adolescent fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Before moving to Seattle, I was the Site Director for Education at the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit for the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City.
(206) 495-6117 View (206) 495-6117
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Jamesina Johns
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, RN
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98033  (Online Only)
Currently accepting new ( child, adolescent, adult, geriatric) patients for psychiatry.
Are you tired of providers who don’t make time to listen to you? Providers who don’t even take time to ask how you are truly doing? As a philosophy, I believe that you should have a voice in your psychiatric care. Together you and I will create a plan that is individually tailored and attainable for you. As a compassionate provider, I am the sounding board that silently guides and walks with you. Providing quality care through initial assessments, medication management, and psychotherapy is my passion.
Currently accepting new ( child, adolescent, adult, geriatric) patients for psychiatry.
Are you tired of providers who don’t make time to listen to you? Providers who don’t even take time to ask how you are truly doing? As a philosophy, I believe that you should have a voice in your psychiatric care. Together you and I will create a plan that is individually tailored and attainable for you. As a compassionate provider, I am the sounding board that silently guides and walks with you. Providing quality care through initial assessments, medication management, and psychotherapy is my passion.
(760) 493-7904 View (760) 493-7904
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Se Won Min
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP
Verified Verified
Lynnwood, WA 98036
I provide children and adults mental health services including psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy.
I am a doctorally prepared advanced practice registered nurse (ARNP). I received a Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice (DNP) from University of Washington. I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I pursued my studies in the field of mental health because I wanted to give patients more individualized psychiatric care and positively impact their lives in holistic ways. In my practice, I practice psychiatry with strong emphasis on patient well-being, evidence-based practice and treatment plan that incorporates the goals and needs of her patients.
I provide children and adults mental health services including psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy.
I am a doctorally prepared advanced practice registered nurse (ARNP). I received a Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice (DNP) from University of Washington. I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I pursued my studies in the field of mental health because I wanted to give patients more individualized psychiatric care and positively impact their lives in holistic ways. In my practice, I practice psychiatry with strong emphasis on patient well-being, evidence-based practice and treatment plan that incorporates the goals and needs of her patients.
(425) 532-4820 View (425) 532-4820
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Dr. Kerry Conant @ Montenegro And Associates
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98195  (Online Only)
She holds medical licenses in Washington, Massachusetts and Maine, and is Board-Certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Having completed her medical education at University of New England College of osteopathic medicine, Dr. Conant brings a strength, space perspective of finding health in a family system and individually. Dr. Conant completed a combined adult psychiatry residency with her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, where she developed her expertise in Autism and Neuropsychiatry. Following her graduation, she worked for two years as an attending physician on the inpatient child psychiatry unit for Mass General Hospital for Children at Northshore Medical Center.
She holds medical licenses in Washington, Massachusetts and Maine, and is Board-Certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Having completed her medical education at University of New England College of osteopathic medicine, Dr. Conant brings a strength, space perspective of finding health in a family system and individually. Dr. Conant completed a combined adult psychiatry residency with her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, where she developed her expertise in Autism and Neuropsychiatry. Following her graduation, she worked for two years as an attending physician on the inpatient child psychiatry unit for Mass General Hospital for Children at Northshore Medical Center.
(206) 984-5712 View (206) 984-5712

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Child Psychiatrists
Child psychiatrists in Mountlake Terrace use their medical experience to diagnose and treat disorders of thinking and feeling, as well as behavior affecting children and their families.

A child can see a psychiatrist for a range of issues from depression and anxiety, to eating disorders and trauma. The psychiatrist will look for the best treatment for a child and their family, and can help the child effectively resolve issues and cope with life’s stresses. Treatment may involve medication, which a child psychiatrist can offer to can help correct chemical imbalances in the brain, control moods, and change negative and destructive behaviors.