Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Services for children ages 3-12 and adolescents ages 13 and up
Mental Illnesses affecting children:
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Conditions that can affect children’s learning, behavior, and emotions:
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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Learning and developmental disabilities
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Autism
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Anxiety (fears and worries)
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Behavior disorders
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Depression
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
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Conduct Disorder (CD)
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Tourette Syndrome
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Risk factors may include:
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Substance use
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Self-Harm
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How can Park Valley help you and your children?
Dr. Aguirre has been treating children and adolescents with autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety and behavioral problems for more than 30 years. He has helped kids both in inpatient and in outpatient settings. He works closely with parents, teachers and counselors to provide children and teens with the tools they need to manage their symptoms both in the classroom and at home. Treatment helps children improve their mental health and quality of life so they are able to work towards their goals.
We have several therapists in our practice that have years of experience helping children and families
- “Sherri has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents and children with depression, grief, anxiety, and trauma histories”
- Jessica has worked for Park Valley for several years primarily with children, adolescents, and families, but also sees adult clients. She has experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, ASD, and depression
- Peggy works with adults and children. One of her many passions includes working with children under the age of 10 and their families. Peggy is experienced with helping people through different transitions of life including grief, recovery after divorce, and other significant crises.
- Julie has worked several years with children and adults at local mental health agencies, hospitals, and organizations focusing on community service and child advocacy. She has extensive experience working with clients struggling with child development, childhood trauma, and those needing crisis intervention
- From her experience helping children through play therapy, to providing group therapy to adolescents, to assisting hospice patients and their families cope and prepare for end of life, loss and grief, Rhonda is well-rounded and open to accepting all clients, regardless of age
- Bianca is credentialed as a Registered Art Therapist. She also received training in play therapy. She loves working with children, youth, and their families and is passionate about art therapy for this population.
- Veronica has over 19 years of experience working with children, adults, and families, although adolescents and young adults hold a special place in her heart.