Our approach is child-centered and family-inclusive. Every treatment plan starts with a thorough assessment, where we get to know your child’s unique strengths and challenges. We incorporate family feedback and emphasize open communication to ensure parents are involved at every step. Our goal is to foster a supportive environment where your child feels safe, understood, and empowered to work through their challenges. When appropriate, we may recommend medication as part of a broader treatment plan. We carefully monitor and adjust medications to ensure optimal outcomes, prioritizing safety and the least invasive options.
If your child shows persistent changes in mood, behavior, or academic performance, it may be time to seek help. Common signs include excessive worry, sadness, anger, difficulty concentrating, or changes in eating and sleeping habits. If these behaviors are impacting their daily life or relationships, our provider can help evaluate and guide appropriate treatment.
Medication is considered only after a thorough evaluation and is prescribed when it’s believed to be the most effective approach for managing specific symptoms. Safety is our top priority, and we use evidence-based practices to guide medication decisions. Our team monitors each child’s response closely, adjusting treatment as needed to ensure optimal care and minimize side effects.
Absolutely. Parental involvement is key to a child’s progress, so we encourage regular communication and family participation in the treatment process. We work collaboratively with families, providing updates, guidance, and resources to help you support your child’s journey at home.
During your visit, you should share the different medications you’ve tried and their side effects. Our provider is an expert in diagnosing mental illness concerns but relies on you to answer questions openly and honestly. For the best experience, please be sure to share all of your child’s symptoms with your provider. We are also able to offer Genetic Testing to help determine which medications you may respond to better.
The frequency of visits with your Ally Psych provider is determined on a case-to-case basis and based on many variables that your provider can explain. Some people come in once a month; others come in once every three months.
Every family practice or pediatrician practice has its own policy about prescribing psychiatric medications. Although the cost is higher, a psychiatrist is the expert on mental illness medications and is informed of the latest research. Although pediatricians and other primary care physicians can prescribe these medications, they may not be the best, possibly leading to greater frustration with less effective results.
Yes. Ally Psych offers Pharmacogenetic Testing (genetic testing). This may help with determining more effective treatment routes and certain medications to avoid.
Initial appointments are 50-minutes long and cost $400. 25-minute follow-ups are $200. 15-minute follow-ups are $100.
