Services · Child & adolescent psychiatry
Child and adolescent psychiatry.
Child and adolescent psychiatry is specialized mental health care for young people, from a psychiatrist with extra training in how teens think, feel, and grow. Dr. McDade is board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and cares for patients from age 12, with parents involved. Care happens by secure video across Texas and California.
Specialized training
Care from a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist.
Dr. McDade completed a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch, where she also served as Psychiatry Clinic Chief. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
“Teens are not small adults. Their care should reflect how they think, feel, and grow.”
A family approach
Care that includes the whole family.
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The teen is heard
Young people share their experience in their own words, with their perspective taken seriously.
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Parents are part of the plan
You stay informed and involved, because change at home works best together.
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An accurate diagnosis
Dr. McDade looks at the whole picture, including anything driving the behavior or mood.
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A plan, and steady follow-up
You leave with clear next steps, and regular visits keep care on track.
Common in teens
Help for what young people face.
Adolescent care often involves anxiety, depression, ADHD, and oppositional defiant disorder, along with other concerns. Each is treated with care suited to a young person, not a scaled-down version of adult care.
Questions, answered
Teen care FAQ.
What ages does Dr. McDade treat?
Dr. McDade cares for patients from age 12, including teens and adults. Adolescent care is provided by a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist.
Are parents involved in care?
Yes. Parents are part of the process, while the teen's own voice is respected. Care works best when the family is part of the plan.
What conditions do you treat in teens?
Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and oppositional defiant disorder are common in adolescents, along with other concerns. Each is treated with care suited to a young person.
Can teens be treated by video?
Yes. Many teens feel more comfortable opening up from their own space, and secure video makes that possible across Texas and California.
What makes child and adolescent psychiatry different?
It takes extra training in how young people grow, think, and feel. Teens are not small adults, and their care should reflect that.
How do we get started?
Book a first visit online. There is no referral needed. The evaluation includes both the teen and the parent.
Health & Harmony Psychiatry does not provide emergency care. If your child is in danger, or thinking about harming themselves or others, call or text 988, or call 911.
Begin when you are ready
Specialized care for your teen.
Book a private first visit with Dr. McDade, or reach our team with a question. Care is available by secure video across Texas and California.