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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Call 863.687.1222 to make an appointment.

Mental health challenges often begin early in life.

At Lakeland Regional Health, we offer expertise that is close to home. Parents and guardians are our partners in care, and we provide guidance, education, and family therapy to strengthen the support system around your child.

Child-Friendly, Family-Centered Approach to Psychiatric Care

Children and teens aren’t just small adults. They require a different approach. Our program is built around family-centered care. Our double board-certified child & adolescent psychiatrists are part of a caring team that understands the complexities of developing brains and the importance of family involvement. We involve parents or caregivers at every step (with the adolescent’s consent as appropriate), ensuring you’re informed and empowered.

Our child and adolescent psychiatry services are designed to meet the unique mental health needs of young people from early childhood through the teenage years.

To book an appointment, please call 863.687.1222.

Treatment is always tailored to the child’s age and situation. We help with challenges like:

  • Childhood depression
  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Behavioral difficulties
  • Trauma
  • Mood or developmental disorders

We strive to turn a challenging time into a journey of hope and healing through:

  • Gentle evaluations
  • Play-informed therapy techniques
  • Safe medication management (when needed)
  • Collaboration with schools, pediatricians, and other community resources so that each child’s support network is aligned

Continuity into Adulthood

As a comprehensive health system, we can care for patients across their lifespan. Adolescents who “age out” of pediatric care can smoothly transition into our adult behavioral health services when the time is right, with their records and care plans staying in one integrated system. This continuity is reassuring for families and helps maintain progress. Our commitment is to strengthen mental wellness for the long term, from the first school years, through college and beyond.

To learn more about our continuity of care into the Adult Psychiatry offerings at Lakeland Regional Health, please call 863.687.1222.

Locations Offering Child and Adolescent Psychiatry:

harrell family center for behavioral wellness

Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness

  • 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805

Outpatient Services and Subspecialties:

  • Addiction Medicine – Ages 16+
  • Adult Psychiatry
    • Perinatal Psychiatry
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Psychotherapy – Adults
    • EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
    • Pet Therapy
    • Couples / Marriage Therapy
    • Health Psychology
  • Psychotherapy – Children and Adolescents
    • Play Therapy
  • Telehealth appointments available
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Inpatient Services

  • Acute Psychiatric Stabilization – Adults
  • Acute Psychiatric Stabilization – Children & Adolescent
  • Group Therapy
  • Pet Therapy
  • After Hospitalization Care Coordination
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  • Ketamine Infusions
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Peer Support
Missouri Ave

Missouri Ave.

  • 115 South Missouri Ave, Suite 101 Lakeland, FL 33815

Outpatient Services:

  • Adult Psychiatry
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Psychotherapy – Adults
  • Psychotherapy – Adolescents
  • Telehealth appointments available

Expertise in Young Minds

Our child and adolescent psychiatrists are specifically trained to treat younger patients, and our therapists and nurses have specialized pediatric experience. This means we use techniques that work for youth, whether using creative play for a nervous child or cognitive-behavioral strategies that resonate with a teen. Our multidisciplinary team can address co-occurring issues (for example, depression and substance use in a teen, or anxiety and autism spectrum traits in a child) with skill and sensitivity.

Our entire team is dedicated to…

  • Partnering with you and your child
  • Collaborating with your child’s support network
  • Crafting treatment plans for your child’s growing mind

Why Choose Lakeland Regional Health?

Being “community grown,” Lakeland Regional Health actively works with local schools and organizations on mental health outreach. We understand the local challenges our children and teens face, and we shape our programs to meet those needs. When you choose Lakeland Regional Health, you’re not only getting care for your child; you’re gaining a community of professionals who genuinely care about the next generation’s well-being, backed by the resources of a nationally recognized health system.

Above all, our child & adolescent psychiatry team strives to create a space of hope, connection, and support close to home. We know it can be overwhelming to seek help for your child, but at Lakeland Regional Health, you’ll find guidance from experts who treat your child as one of our own. Together, we focus on helping young patients build resilience, heal, and grow so that they can thrive today and into the future.

We are here as a dedicated partner in your child’s journey. Call 863.687.1222 to book an appointment today.