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From our clinicians.

Plain-language answers to the questions patients and parents ask us most.

First visit

What happens at your first psychiatric visit

An evaluation, not treatment: 45 to 60 minutes covering symptoms, history, medications, and safety, followed by a working diagnosis and a plan.

Getting care

How do I know if I need to see a psychiatrist?

If you’ve been pushing through something that hasn’t gotten better on its own, that instinct is worth taking seriously.

Therapy

How individual therapy works — and when it helps

One-on-one talk therapy with a licensed clinician, typically 45 to 60 minutes, weekly or biweekly, for anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.

Parents

ADHD treatment for kids: what parents should know

Lost homework, restlessness at dinner, meltdowns over small changes — what’s typical, what isn’t, and what to do next.

Anxiety

Panic attack treatment in McKinney

What a panic attack actually is, why it feels the way it does, and the treatments that reliably reduce how often they happen.

ADHD

Finding the right ADHD doctor for adults in Dallas

How adult ADHD evaluation differs from pediatric assessment, and what to look for when choosing a clinician.

Pediatrics

Pediatric psychiatry in Mansfield: an FAQ for parents

One in three Texas children experiences a mental health disorder each year, yet the state ranks last for access to care.

Choosing care

Choosing a psychiatrist in McKinney: a local guide

Over a quarter of Texans report being unable to access mental health care they needed. Here’s how to narrow the search.

Evaluation

Psychiatric evaluation: a guide to your first visit

What if your first appointment wasn’t a rushed hurdle to a prescription, but the moment you finally felt understood?

Autism

How to get an autism diagnosis as an adult in Texas

A step-by-step guide to adult assessment, from first conversation through formal evaluation and what comes after.

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