About Psychiatric Centers Child and Adolescent Center
Psychiatric Centers Child and Adolescent Center provides behavioral health in San Diego that specializes in child and adolescent mental and behavioral health.
The center provides outpatient psychiatric care, therapy, medication management and support for co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
Their approach centers on accessible, inclusive care that meets clients and families where they are with LGBTQ+ affirming and gender-affirming support woven throughout.
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
The center focuses on supporting children, preteens, and teens while also serving adults and older adults at the same Mission Valley location.
Services include psychiatric evaluations, ADHD assessments, medication management and individual therapy tailored to each client's needs.
Treatment draws on methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy helping clients build coping skills and address underlying behavioral health concerns.
Sessions may also incorporate stress management, self-esteem support and family therapy to strengthen the whole support system.
Addiction and Co-Occurring Care
For substance use concerns the center offers outpatient addiction treatment, aftercare support and co-occurring disorder services through therapy.
When a higher level of care is needed, clients may be referred to residential or inpatient programs elsewhere ensuring continuity of support.
