Psychiatric Care
Our psychiatric services provide compassionate, evidence‑based care for children and adolescents navigating emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. We offer a calm, supportive environment where families feel seen, informed, and included in every step of the process. Our goal is not just symptom reduction — it’s helping your child feel safe, regulated, and understood while supporting the caregiver who walks alongside them.
What this service includes
Our psychiatric care is comprehensive, collaborative, and tailored to each child’s needs. Services may include:
Full psychiatric evaluation
Diagnostic clarification
Medication management (when appropriate)
Ongoing follow‑up appointments
Coordination with therapists, schools, and other providers
Psychoeducation for caregivers
Supportive psychotherapy within sessions
Guidance on crisis planning and safety strategies
We take time to understand the whole child — their history, environment, nervous system, and strengths — so treatment is thoughtful, not rushed.
How this integrates with Care
Psychiatry is one pillar of our integrated model. Your child’s psychiatric care is supported by — and connected to — the restorative services available to caregivers and children throughout The Self Centre.
This means:
While your child meets with the psychiatric provider, you may receive your own grounding support down the hall
Recommendations may include somatic practices, yoga, breathwork, or sensory‑motor activities
We collaborate closely with our therapy, yoga, and nutrition teams to ensure your family receives cohesive, not fragmented, care
You never have to navigate this alone — we help coordinate next steps, referrals, and school support when needed
Psychiatry is not isolated here. It’s part of a whole‑family ecosystem of care.
Who this is for
Psychiatry at The Self Centre is designed for:
Children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, mood changes, behavioral challenges, or emotional dysregulation
Families navigating school difficulties, IEP/504 concerns, or developmental questions
Caregivers seeking clarity, guidance, and a trusted partner in their child’s mental health journey
Those who want a provider who listens deeply, collaborates openly, and integrates both clinical and somatic perspectives
Whether you’re in crisis or simply seeking answers, we meet you where you are.
Patient Choice & Sequenced Care
We believe families deserve options, autonomy, and a clear path forward.
At The Self Centre:
You choose the pace of care
Medication is never the only option — it’s one tool among many
We discuss risks, benefits, and alternatives openly
You can begin with psychiatry, therapy, somatic support, or a combination
Care is sequenced thoughtfully, based on your child’s readiness and your family’s needs
We revisit the plan regularly to ensure it still feels aligned
Our role is to guide, not dictate. You remain the expert on your child; we bring clinical expertise, compassion, and partnership.
Alis Cummings, MSN, RN, PMHNP, NEA-BC