Services & Specialties
Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology

Get evidence-based care to help your child manage behavioral and mental health challenges, build skills and improve wellbeing.

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Helping Children and Families Navigate Behavioral and Mental Health Challenges with Confidence

When your child struggles with anxiety, sleep problems, eating disorders or attention concerns, you may have many questions. You may wonder what is causing these challenges, which treatment will help and how you can support your child at home. Finding the right next step can feel difficult.

At Cincinnati Children’s Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, we help families understand their child’s needs and explore treatment options. Our providers use evidence-based care tailored to each child. We work with families and medical specialists to support emotional, behavioral and physical well-being.

Why Choose Cincinnati Children’s Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology?

  • Evidence-based care guided by proven treatments and ongoing provider education
  • Team-based care that connects behavioral health experts with specialists across more than 90% of Cincinnati Children’s clinical divisions
  • Personalized treatment plans shaped by your child’s needs, strengths and family goals
  • Innovative programs including an integrated behavioral health prevention program and the Heart and Mind Wellbeing Center

Our Approach to Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology

Innovative Treatments That Build Skills

The right treatment depends on your child’s needs, symptoms and goals. Our providers offer options such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, parent-child intensive therapy, and psychological and neuropsychological testing.

We also offer programs such as integrated behavioral health prevention. These services help address challenges and build skills children can use in daily life. Our team stays current with clinical practices through ongoing education and training.

Team-Based Care Across Specialties

Behavioral health concerns can affect sleep, school, relationships and physical health. Your child may need support from more than one type of specialist. Our team works with experts across Cincinnati Children’s to help address these connected needs.

We partner with specialists in cardiology, neurology, psychiatry, gastroenterology, rehabilitation medicine, endocrinology, rheumatology and adolescent medicine, among other areas. This team-based approach helps providers share information and coordinate care around your child’s needs.

Personalized Care for Every Child

Every child has different strengths, challenges and goals. We consider these differences when planning care. Our providers work with families to identify appropriate treatments and practical ways to support progress at home, at school and in everyday activities.

Parents and caregivers play an important role in this process. Your questions and observations help the team understand what your child is experiencing. Together, you can build a plan that fits your child and family.

Experience Supporting Children and Families

Our team provides care for approximately 90,000 patients each year. We support children and families with a range of behavioral, emotional and mental health needs.

This experience spans conditions such as anxiety, sleep disorders, eating disorders, gastrointestinal concerns and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Our providers focus on evidence-based treatment and work with families to help children build skills and improve daily life.

Guidance for Your Family’s Next Steps

Knowing where to start can be one of the hardest parts of seeking behavioral health care. Families can contact our intake team to discuss their concerns. The team helps determine the appropriate service and works to schedule a visit that fits the child’s needs.

During care, providers explain treatment recommendations and help families understand what to expect. You can ask questions, discuss concerns and learn strategies to support your child between visits. Our goal is to help your family feel informed and involved as you move forward with care.