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Specialty Care

Pediatric Behavioral Health and Therapy

Every child’s mental and emotional health matters. Our behavioral health team helps children and families navigate challenges like anxiety, ADHD, mood changes, and social skills in a warm, supportive environment that puts your child first.

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Important to Know

Specialized services are offered at select Zarminali Pediatrics locations. Referrals are not required, though, your primary care clinician can help determine if these services are right for your child.
Care for the Whole Child

Support that makes a difference

Whether your child is struggling at school, at home, or with friendships, our licensed behavioral health clinicians work with you to understand the “why” behind the behavior and create practical strategies for lasting change.

Conditions We Treat:

  • ADHD and attention challenges
    Helping children improve focus, organization, and self-control so they can succeed in school, at home, and in social settings.
  • Anxiety, stress, and worry
    Guiding kids to manage fears, worries, and stressful situations with healthy coping skills and emotional support.
  • Depression and mood concerns
    Supporting children who experience sadness, irritability, or mood swings, helping them build resilience and a more positive outlook.
  • Behavioral issues at home or school
    Addressing challenges like defiance, impulsivity, or frequent conflicts and creating strategies for more positive behavior.
  • Social skills and peer relationships
    Teaching kids how to build friendships, communicate effectively, and work through conflicts in healthy ways.
  • Coping with life changes or loss
    Helping children adjust to major changes such as moving, divorce, or the loss of a loved one with compassion and understanding.

*Only established therapy patients

Wondering if pediatric behavioral health therapy could help?

If any of the items below sound familiar, individual therapy may help your child build coping skills, improve relationships, and feel more confident.

Sudden drop in grades and doesn’t seem to care about school or their responsibilities like they used to
Aggressive behavior like yelling or getting physical during small disagreements
Making concerning comments about feeling like a burden or “not wanting to be here” or wanting to escape (suicidal thoughts)
Constant fidgeting, restlessness, and impulsive behaviors (e.g., blurting out answers, interrupting conversations)
Major changes in sleeping habits, such as sleeping all the time or hardly at all
Big changes in their eating habits (e.g., eating a lot more than usual or have lost interest in food entirely)
Seem down or anxious much of the time, even little things overwhelm or scare them
Engaging in self-destructive behaviors, going so far as hurting themselves

Trouble focusing, whether it’s homework, conversations, or engaging in activities (e.g., remaining seated at dinner, waiting their turn)

FAQs

What ages can pediatric individual therapy help?
How do I know if my child needs behavioral health therapy?
What conditions can behavioral health therapy help treat?
Do you provide ADHD evaluation and treatment?
Is individual therapy available for anxiety and mood concerns?
Do you offer family therapy in addition to individual sessions?
Is pediatric behavioral health therapy covered by insurance?
Are behavioral health services available at all Zarminali Pediatrics clinics?
Can established patients schedule individual therapy visits online?
How often will my child need behavioral health therapy sessions?
Do you have clinicians who are trained to provide therapy for trauma?

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