We haven’t walked in your shoes. But we have a well-worn pair just like them.
How do we know that you’re full of questions about pediatric mental health (when what you really want are answers)? Because we’ve been there.
Here’s how care begins at Brightline:
Families start with a two-step process that we call a diagnostic evaluation. The evaluation consists of an in-depth conversation with a Brightline psychologist or therapist (1.5 hours) and a follow-up session (1 hour) to discuss evaluation results and recommendations.
The goal? That you come away holding a care plan you helped create, knowing we truly understand your needs. Both of these visits can be held in person or virtually.
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A detailed history
You and your child help us learn about behaviors, symptoms, and what your child has been going through. We then take all of that information and evaluate what the next right step for your child should be.
Plan
Get a clear path
The second appointment is where you get clear, concise impressions, diagnoses, risk assessment, and treatment recommendations, including written documentation for IEP plans as needed.
Improve
Match with a clinician
Ongoing therapy or psychiatry sessions could be scheduled with the clinician who did your child’s evaluation or another provider. You’ll help decide the best match for your child’s needs at your follow-up session.
Share
A detailed history
You and your child help us learn about behaviors, symptoms, and what your child has been going through. We then take all of that information and evaluate what the next right step for your child should be.
Plan
Get a clear path
The second appointment is where you get clear, concise impressions, diagnoses, risk assessment, and treatment recommendations, including written documentation for IEP plans as needed.
Improve
Match with a clinician
Ongoing therapy or psychiatry sessions could be scheduled with the clinician who did your child’s evaluation or another provider. You’ll help decide the best match for your child’s needs at your follow-up session.
From there, your therapist will recommend one of the following paths
Psychological Testing
Autism
Learning differences
Giftedness and school readiness
Memory and cognitive skills
General Therapy and Psychiatry
Persistent low mood, lack of motivation, withdrawal
Trauma and stress
Physical symptoms without an identified medical cause
Sustained difficulties with everyday tasks
Anxiety Program
Worries and fears, difficulty concentrating
Physical symptoms (like racing heart)
Feeling nervous, restless, edgy, afraid, or fearful
Avoidance of things they need or want to do
OCD Program
Repeated or ritualized behaviors that are driven by anxiety, fear, or disgust
Overdoing things more than is needed
Fear of not doing something “just right”
Avoiding things they need or want to do
Intrusive thoughts about any number of topics
ADHD Program
Difficulties paying attention
Difficulty sitting still
Distracting or disruptive behaviors
Impulsive actions
Disruptive Behaviors Program
Tantrums and other behavioral upsets
Impulsive actions
Troubling behaviors at school or with friends
Difficulty following directions
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It's okay if you don't know the root of the issue or are unsure what to say. We've been there — and now we're here for you.
