Child & Adolescent Psychiatry for High-Achieving Children and Adolescents
Concierge, performance-informed mental health care for children and teens navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and the pressures of elite academics and sport.
Many children and adolescents appear “high-functioning” on the outside—while silently carrying anxiety, emotional overload, perfectionism, or relentless self-criticism. My work is designed for young people whose inner world is working much harder than anyone can see.
Supporting High-Achieving Kids and Teens Under Pressure
A Performance-Informed Approach to Child & Adolescent Mental Health
I provide evidence-based child and adolescent psychiatry for families who want more than symptom management. This work is about protecting development, restoring emotional resilience, and helping a young person function well across school, sport, friendships, and home life.
I work with children ages 5+, including high-achieving students, gifted and high-IQ teens, and competitive youth athletes. In these environments, distress is often disguised as irritability, shutdown, procrastination, panic, underperformance, or an abrupt loss of confidence.
My focus is to help young people build focus, resilience, emotional regulation, and sustainable well-being while preserving identity and confidence.
For High-Achieving Students
Support for academic pressure, perfectionism, executive functioning challenges, and the emotional cost of high expectations.
For Student-Athletes
Psychiatric care and performance-informed support for confidence, focus, recovery, and the mental demands of competition.
✓ ADHD and Executive Functioning (focus, organization, follow-through)
✓ Anxiety, panic, and overthinking under pressure
✓ Depression, low motivation, and emotional exhaustion
✓ Perfectionism, self-criticism, and fear of failure
✓ Emotional dysregulation, irritability, and shutdown patterns
✓ Performance anxiety in school, sport, or auditions
✓ Identity, confidence, and transitions (injury, school change, life shifts)
✓ Family strain related to high expectations and chronic stress
✓ Stress-related somatic symptoms (headaches, stomachaches, fatigue)
Areas of focus include:
A CONCIERGE MODEL DESIGNED
FOR BUSY LIVES
Child and adolescent care is delivered through a concierge structure that prioritizes:
Thoughtful, unhurried sessions
Direct physician communication
Flexible scheduling
Absolute discretion
Proactive, long-term care
A Higher Standard for Child & Teen Mental Health
If your child is struggling beneath the surface, academically, emotionally, socially, or athletically, support should be precise, developmentally informed, and deeply individualized.
This work is designed to protect confidence, restore stability, and help your child function well in the environments where they are expected to perform.
Consultation requests may be submitted through the Connect page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Scottsdale, Beverly Hills, Dallas, San Diego)
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I provide concierge child and adolescent psychiatry for families in Scottsdale, Beverly Hills and surrounding areas, Dallas, Bellevue and greater Seattle, as well as San Diego as well as other parts of the state virtually. Care includes comprehensive evaluation, evidence-based treatment, and parent collaboration, with in-person availability as well as secure telehealth options when appropriate.
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I treat children and adolescents, including children as young as 5, as well as teens and young adults as appropriate.
My approach for younger patients includes thoughtful collaboration with families when appropriate, while maintaining discretion and respect for the child or teen’s autonomy.
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Yes. ADHD evaluation and treatment is a common focus of my work. Care may include a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, evidence-based medication management when appropriate, and support for executive functioning—attention, organization, follow-through, and emotional regulation.
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As a concierge psychiatrist, I offer a highly personalized, boutique-level experience designed for individuals navigating high-performance and high-pressure lifestyles. As an out-of-network physician, I do not contract with insurance companies or participate in provider networks. My services are provided on a fee-for-service basis:
Adult Consultation (60 minutes): $750
Child & Adolescent Consultation (90 minutes): $850
30-Minute Follow-Up: $495
50-Minute Follow-Up: $695
In-home or on-site appointments, when clinically appropriate and accepted, are billed at twice the in-office rate. Professional services provided outside of scheduled sessions, such as letters, secure messaging, or collaboration with other providers, are billed in 5-minute increments.
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As an out-of-network physician, I do not contract with insurance companies or participate in provider networks. This allows me to provide highly personalized, unhurried, and confidential care without the limitations often imposed by insurance-driven models. Payment is due at the time of service. Many of my patients choose to work with me because they value a level of care that prioritizes discretion, responsiveness, and clinical excellence. Upon request, I am happy to provide a detailed superbill that you may submit to your insurance carrier for possible out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your plan.
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Yes. I frequently treat anxiety in high-performing children and adolescents, including overthinking, perfectionism, performance anxiety, panic symptoms, and somatic complaints (stomachaches, headaches). Treatment is individualized and designed to support both well-being and functioning.
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Traditional child psychiatry can be time-limited and difficult to access. My concierge model prioritizes thoughtful evaluations, direct physician involvement, discretion, and a structured approach that supports demanding family schedules. When appropriate, I also coordinate with parents, therapists, and schools to ensure alignment.
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While I am well known for my work with professional and collegiate athletes, my practice extends far beyond sports. I work with high-performing individuals across a wide range of demanding environments, including executives, physicians, entrepreneurs, creatives, and public figures. I care for children, adolescents, and adults who value personalized, elevated mental health support that aligns with their goals, responsibilities, and lifestyle. My focus is not on your profession, but on the level at which you operate. That’s where I come in to help you feel, function, and perform at your best.
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Yes. I work with youth athletes facing performance anxiety, confidence issues, injury-related stress, overtraining burnout, and pressure from competition.
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Consultation requests can be submitted through the Connect page. After review, you’ll be guided through next steps to ensure fit and clarity before scheduling.

