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More than 1 in 5 children and teens ages 12–17 face a mental or behavioral health challenge — and you don’t have to navigate it alone. If your child is struggling, the caring team at Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness in Greenwood Village is here to provide compassionate, personalized support for your family. Skilled psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Dr. Alyssa Nadolny, DNP, PMHNP-BC, provides child and adolescent psychiatry services for teens and children 6 and older. Schedule an in-person or virtual mental health evaluation by calling the office or booking a visit online today.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Q & A
What is child and adolescent psychiatry?
Childhood and adolescence are times of rapid growth, change, and emotional development. While some challenges are a normal part of growing up, others may begin to interfere with a child’s well-being, relationships, learning, or daily functioning.
Child and adolescent psychiatry at Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness focuses on understanding and supporting the emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of children and teens in a thoughtful, developmentally appropriate way.
Which conditions can child and adolescent psychiatry help treat?
Child and adolescent psychiatry services at Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness can help treat the following conditions and more:
- Low self-esteem
- Gender dysphoria and other LGBTQIA+ concerns
- Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD
- Insomnia
- Substance use disorder (SUD)
- Eating disorders
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Alyssa finds the root cause of symptoms to effectively care for your child in a comfortable, safe, and non-judgemental environment, or virtually from their home.
Which child and adolescent psychiatry services are best for my child?
Mental health evaluations at Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness consider emotional health, behavior, family dynamics, school functioning, and environmental factors to form a comprehensive understanding of what may be contributing to current mental health concerns.
Alyssa uses DSM-5 criteria to discuss your child’s symptoms, mental health history, behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and moods to create an appropriate treatment plan.
What does child and adolescent psychiatry include?
Alyssa tailors treatment to each child’s or adolescent’s unique stage of development, strengths, and individual needs. Treatment may include:
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
- Diagnostic assessments and second opinions
- Medication management, when appropriate
- Genetic testing to guide medication selection (when indicated)
- Psychoeducation for children and families
- Motivational interviewing
- Gender-affirming care
- LGBTQIA+ affirming services
- Trauma-informed care
- ADHD evaluations and management
- Anxiety and mood disorder treatment
- Behavioral support planning
- School collaboration and care coordination
- Holistic lifestyle changes (sleep, nutrition, movement, stress management)
- Parent guidance and family support
- Ongoing lifestyle and wellness support
Alyssa collaborates with families, therapists, primary care providers, and schools. Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness places a strong emphasis on education, empowerment, and shared decision-making, allowing children and caregivers to feel informed and supported throughout the process.
The goal of child and adolescent psychiatric care is not only symptom relief. It also helps young people build resilience, emotional regulation, and confidence as they grow, supporting long-term mental wellness into adulthood.
Schedule a child and adolescent psychiatry evaluation with Alyssa at Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness by calling the office or booking an in-person or virtual appointment online today.