Psychiatry · Ages 4 and up

Support for mental health. Guidance for families. Answers when you need them.

Backpack offers virtual psychiatry for children, teens, and young adults who may benefit from psychiatric evaluation, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing support.

Our psychiatry team works alongside therapists, caregivers, andother providers to help young people feel better and function better— at home, in school, and in everyday life.

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When might psychiatry help?

Mental health challenges show up in different ways.

You don't need to know which department handles your question. Call, text, email, or send us a message and we'll connect you with the right team. We're real people, and we're happy to help.

Difficulty focusing or paying attention

Anxiety, excessive worry, or panic

Persistent sadness or low mood

Irritability or frequent emotional outbursts

Challenges with emotional regulation

Trauma-related symptoms

School avoidance or academic stress

Behavioral concerns or impulsivity

Sleep difficulties related to mental health

Ongoing symptoms affecting daily life

What we offer

A full range of psychiatric care.

Psychiatric Evaluation

A comprehensive assessment to understand symptoms, concerns, history, and the treatment options that fit best.

Medication Management

When medication may help, we work closely with families to monitor effectiveness, track progress, and adjust when clinically appropriate.

Diagnostic Clarification

Sometimes families know something isn't right but aren't sure why. We help clarify symptoms and determine the most appropriate next steps.

Treatment Planning

Care works best when everyone shares the same goals. We help build a plan that may include therapy, medication, caregiver support, and school collaboration.

Care Coordination

With your permission, we collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, schools, and others on your child's support team.

What we support

Conditions and concerns we commonly support.

ADHD & Attention

Support for attention, focus, and impulsivity, including medication management when clinically appropriate.

Anxiety

Support for excessive worry, panic symptoms, school anxiety, social anxiety, and related concerns.

Depression

Support for sadness, low mood, irritability, loss of interest, and challenges affecting daily life.

Mood & Regulation

Support for emotional ups and downs, irritability, frustration tolerance, and managing emotions.

Trauma & Stress

Support for children and teens experiencing trauma-related symptoms and adjustment challenges.

OCD Symptoms

Psychiatry works alongside therapy to support obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors when appropriate.

School & Behavior

Support for symptoms affecting attendance, learning, focus, relationships, or participation at school.

Autism-Related

For kids with autism, psychiatry may help with co-occurring anxiety, depression, irritability, or regulation.

Why Backpack

What makes Backpack different?

01

Pediatric specialists

We focus entirely on children,
teens, and young adults.

02

Care that fits family life

Appointments from home,
school, or wherever life happens.

03

Team-based care

Psychiatry works alongside
therapy, caregiver support, and coordination.

04

Measurement-based

We track symptoms over time with evidence-based tools to guide decisions.

05

Fast access

Most families begin care within days, not months.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

Do you offer psychiatry and medication management?

Yes. Our psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can evaluate your child, prescribe medication when clinically appropriate, and manage ongoing medication needs alongside therapy.

Do you do psychological evaluations or testing?

Yes. We provide psychological evaluations that can support a diagnosis, school accommodations, or treatment planning. Evaluations are part of our normal intake so no need to schedule separately.

Do you treat ADHD, autism, PTSD, or Tourette syndrome?

Yes, we work with kids and adults across a wide range of mental health conditions including ADHD, autism spectrum, PTSD, Tourette syndrome, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our intake team will match your child to a clinician with relevant experience.

Can you support my child's IEP or school accommodations?

Yes. Our clinicians can provide documentation, complete forms, and participate in school meetings when appropriate, with your written permission. A formal psychological evaluation may also help support an IEP request.

What ages do you serve?

We serve patients 4 years old and older.