CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH
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What Is Psychiatry ?

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When your child is struggling — whether with focus, emotions, behavior, or learning — it can be hard to know where to start. You may notice things that don't add up: a bright child who can't seem to keep up in school, emotional reactions that feel bigger than the moment, or a teenager who's pulling away from everything they used to enjoy.

 

You're not imagining it. And you don't have to figure it out alone.

 

At Westlake Psychiatry, we specialize in understanding the unique mental health needs of children and adolescents — providing clear diagnosis, personalized treatment, and a path forward for the whole family.

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What Is Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ?

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This is a specialized area of medicine focused on diagnosing, treating, and supporting the mental health of children and teens. Because young minds are still developing, they require a different approach — one that accounts for developmental stages, family dynamics, school demands, and the unique way children experience and express distress.

 

Our team has advanced training in child and adolescent mental health from some of the foremost academic institutions in the country. We understand that what looks like defiance may be anxiety, what looks like laziness may be executive functioning, and what looks like attitude may be depression.

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Who Does It Help ?

 

We help children and adolescents struggling with a wide range of challenges, including:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Eating Disorders

• Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Bipolar Disorder

• Emotional Intelligence

• Giftedness & Emotional Intelligence

• Executive Functioning

• Dyslexia and Dysgraphia

• Academic Achievement & Learning Difficulties

• Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder (PTSD)

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How Can We Help Your Child?

 

We work closely with families to develop personalized treatment plans that address your child's unique needs — not just their diagnosis, but who they are as a person. Our goal is to help your child feel better, function better, and grow into their potential.

 

Our Experts Have Exceptional Training at some of the world's foremost academic institutions, including Harvard Medical School, Yale, Duke, NYU, UCLA, Texas A&M, and the University of Texas. We bring that depth of knowledge to every patient we see.

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We Are Careful, Thorough, and Diligent in working with our patients and their families to achieve unparalleled results. We take the time to understand the full picture before recommending a path forward.

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We Offer the Best Psychological Testing Available to help form an accurate diagnosis. When the question is "Why is my child struggling?" — testing provides the clarity that guesswork cannot.

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We Screen for Concurrent Medical Conditions that may be contributing to or complicating your child's mental health, including hormonal, nutritional, and neurological factors.

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We Offer Advanced Genetic Analysis to better assess medication options when treatment is indicated — helping identify what's most likely to work, faster.

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We Provide Practical Support to improve the foundations of mental health: sleep, exercise, nutrition, and daily routines — because medication and therapy work better when the whole picture is addressed.

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We Collaborate with Families, Schools, and Providers to ensure that our recommendations translate into real-world results — at home, in the classroom, and beyond. Our reports support 504 Plans, IEPs, and other accommodations when needed.

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What Parents Often Notice

If you are wondering whether we could be a good fit for your child or have questions about how we can craft a specialized treatment plan, please call us directly at 512-600-3121 and we will be happy to quickly answer your questions.

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Alternatively, you can get the process started by filling out our New Patient Request Form, and a member of our Patient Care Team will reach out to you at your convenient time.

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For families with urgent needs, we may be able to offer same-day or next-day appointments to ensure that your child gets the care they need as quickly as possible.

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What Are My Options ?

If you are wondering if we could be a good fit for you or have questions about how we can craft your own specialized treatment plan, please call us directly at 512-600-3121 and we will be happy to quickly answer your questions.

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Alternatively, you can get the process started by filling out our New Patient Request Form, and a member of our Patient Care Team will reach out to you at your convenient time.

 

For individuals with urgent needs we may be able to offer same-day or next-day appointments to ensure that you get the care you need as quickly as possible.

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Conveniently Located in Austin

We provide expert care for children and adolescents at two locations:

 

Bee Caves Office — 4613-A Bee Caves Road, Suite 204, Austin TX 78746

 

Bell Mountain Office — 7805 Bell Mountain Drive, Austin TX 78730

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Serving families in Austin, West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Cedar Park, Dripping Springs & surrounding Central Texas communities.

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Our Mission is to Provide the Best Care in Austin for Children and Adolescents. Contact Us today — we love to help.