Specialized mental health care for children and teens
At Cato Psychiatry, we provide thoughtful psychiatric care for children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, social, or school-related challenges.
Mental health concerns in children and teens often present differently than they do in adults. Our approach is designed to consider the unique developmental, emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence functioning during childhood and adolescence.
We work collaboratively with families to better understand each child’s needs and develop individualized treatment plans that support healthy growth, emotional well-being, and long-term success.
Families often seek psychiatric support for concerns such as:
Anxiety or excessive worry
Depression or persistent sadness
Behavioral outbursts or irritability
ADHD and executive functioning difficulties
Emotional dysregulation
School avoidance or academic struggles
Social difficulties
Mood instability
Sleep concerns
Developmental or behavioral concerns
Common Reasons Families Seek Care
Treatment begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to understand the child’s symptoms, developmental history, functioning, and contributing factors.
Care may include:
Diagnostic Evaluation
Thoughtful assessment of psychiatric, behavioral, developmental, and environmental contributors to current concerns.
Medication Management
Careful medication selection and monitoring when clinically appropriate.
Parent Collaboration
Working closely with parents or guardians to understand patterns, provide education, and support implementation of recommendations.
Coordination of Care
Collaboration with therapists, pediatricians, schools, and outside providers when appropriate.
Our Approach to Child & Adolescent Care
Ready to Get Started?
If your child or teen is struggling emotionally, behaviorally, socially, or academically, we would be honored to help.
A Developmentally Informed Perspective
Because children and adolescents are continually growing and changing, treatment must account for developmental stage, family dynamics, school environment, and social functioning—not just symptoms in isolation.
At Cato Psychiatry, we strive to understand the whole child in order to provide practical, individualized recommendations.
Why Families Choose Cato Psychiatry
Families choose Cato Psychiatry for child and adolescent care because of Catherine’s unique combined expertise in:
Pediatric primary care
Psychiatric mental health
Developmental and behavioral concerns
This integrated perspective allows for thoughtful assessment of both emotional and developmental factors impacting a child’s well-being.