Pediatric & Adolescent Psychiatry
Expert mental health care for children and teens
Northern Lights Psychiatry provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for children and adolescents — helping young people thrive at home, in school, and in life.
Children (Ages 6–11)
Evaluation and treatment for ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, and behavioral challenges in school-age children. We work closely with parents and teachers.
Adolescents (Ages 12–17)
Comprehensive psychiatric care for teens navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, identity, and the pressures of adolescence.
Young Adults (Ages 18–25)
Transitional care for young adults moving from pediatric to adult mental health services, with continuity and support through major life changes.
Our Philosophy
Children deserve specialized mental health care
Young minds are not simply small adult minds. Children and adolescents experience mental health challenges in ways that are shaped by development, family, school, and social environment. Our providers are trained to evaluate and treat pediatric mental health conditions with age-appropriate, family-centered approaches that respect the whole child.
Family-centered care
School coordination
Trauma-informed practice
Developmentally informed
Conditions We Treat
Comprehensive care for young minds
ADHD
Comprehensive evaluation and medication management for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and teens, with coordination with schools and families.
Anxiety Disorders
Treatment for generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, and school refusal — conditions that are among the most common in childhood.
Depression
Evaluation and treatment for childhood and adolescent depression, including medication management and coordination with therapists.
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma-informed care for children and teens who have experienced adverse events, abuse, or loss.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Psychiatric support for children and adolescents with ASD, including co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders.
Behavioral & Mood Disorders
Assessment and treatment for oppositional defiant disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, and other behavioral challenges.
Our Approach
Family-centered, developmentally informed care
We involve parents and caregivers as active partners in treatment. Our evaluations consider the child's full developmental history, school functioning, family dynamics, and social environment. Treatment plans are tailored to the child's age and needs and may include medication management, therapy referrals, and school coordination.
What sets our care apart
Parents and caregivers included as partners in care
Coordination with schools, pediatricians, and therapists
Developmentally appropriate evaluation and treatment
Telehealth available throughout New Hampshire
Serving children ages 6 and up through young adulthood
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Ready to Get Started?
Help your child find their footing
Reach out to schedule an evaluation. We'll walk you through the process and match your child with the right provider.