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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Why Choose Premier Psychiatry for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry?

When your child is struggling with attention, anxiety, mood, behavior, or everyday functioning, getting the right support can help you better understand what is going on.
 
Your family receives thoughtful, evidence-based care focused on your child’s individual needs

Get Clearer Answers With a Psychiatric Evaluation

Changes in behavior, mood, attention, or school performance can have many possible causes. A comprehensive child psychiatric evaluation helps us look at the full picture rather than focusing on one symptom.
 
We may assess concerns involving:
ADHD and difficulty with attention
Anxiety and excessive worry
Depression or persistent irritability
Mood
changes
Behavioral concerns
Emotional regulation
Other psychiatric symptoms

Conditions We Treat

ADHD

ADHD can affect attention, organization, impulse control, behavior, and school performance. We evaluate your child’s symptoms and discuss appropriate treatment options based on their individual needs.

Anxiety

Anxiety may appear as frequent worry, avoidance, irritability, difficulty concentrating, physical symptoms, or changes in behavior. We assess how these concerns are affecting your child’s daily life.

Depression & Mood Concerns

Depression in children and teens can include sadness, irritability, withdrawal, loss of interest, sleep changes, difficulty concentrating, or declining school performance. We also evaluate significant or persistent mood changes that may be affecting relationships, behavior, or everyday functioning.

Behavioral & Other Psychiatric Concerns

When changes in behavior or emotions become difficult to understand or manage, a psychiatric evaluation can help identify possible contributing factors and guide treatment.

Personalized Medication Management

When medication is an appropriate part of your child’s treatment, careful follow-up matters.
 
Our medication management may include reviewing medications, monitoring response and potential side effects, discussing concerns with your family, and making adjustments when clinically appropriate.
 
We take an individualized approach rather than treating medication as a one-size-fits-all solution.

When Should You
Consider a Child Psychiatrist?

You may want to seek a psychiatric evaluation if your child or teenager is experiencing persistent changes such as:
 

  • Difficulty paying attention or staying organized
  • Excessive worry or anxiety
  • Persistent sadness or irritability
  • Significant mood or behavioral changes
  • Withdrawal from friends, family, or activities
  • Difficulty functioning at home or school
  • Emotional concerns that are becoming harder to manage

 
You do not need to know exactly what is causing the problem before reaching out. An evaluation can help provide clarity.

Conditions We Treat

Personalized child and adolescent psychiatric care
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
Medication management when appropriate
Experienced psychiatric providers
Shorter wait times for many appointments
A supportive, family-run practice
 Dr. Pradeep Thapar is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 30 years of experience and specialized fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry FAQs

What happens during a child psychiatric evaluation?

We discuss your concerns and review relevant symptoms, history, behavior, daily functioning, and other factors that may help us understand your child’s needs. We then discuss appropriate treatment recommendations with you.

Can you evaluate my child for ADHD?

Yes. We assess concerns involving attention, organization, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and behavior to help determine whether ADHD or another condition may be contributing to your child’s symptoms.

Do you prescribe psychiatric medication for children and teenagers?

Medication may be recommended when clinically appropriate. When it is part of your child’s treatment plan, we provide ongoing monitoring and follow-up care.

How quickly can we schedule an appointment?

Premier Psychiatry generally has a short waiting list, with appointments often available within a week or less, depending on provider availability.

Get the Support Your Child Needs

If your child or teenager is struggling with attention, anxiety, depression, mood, or behavior, Premier Psychiatry can help you better understand what they are experiencing and explore appropriate treatment options.
Orland Park Office

Phone
(708) 799-8384

Address
10745 165th Street
Orland Park, IL 60467

Hours
Monday to Friday 
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Willowbrook Office

Phone
(708) 581-3151

Address
6833 Kingery Hwy,
Willowbrook, IL 60527

Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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