I think there is frequently a lack of awareness about child psychiatry and a stigma attached to seeking help from professionals for behavioral problems.
Behavioral problems affect millions of children.
Between 5 percent to 9 percent of children have behavioral health disorders that severely interfere with their ability to function in their daily lives. Dr. Clark and the child psychiatry program will be an asset to the youth in the community. With more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Clark is Board Certified in both Adult and Child Psychiatry. Although inpatient hospitalization for children will not be provided at this time, Dr. Clark can provide clinical evaluations in her office on South Main Street. In the near future, we'd like to develop after-school group therapy programs for children and adolescents.