Behavioral Health Clinicians

A behavioral health clinician (BHC) is a provider who is specially trained to help kids, teens, and families with concerns about emotions, behavior, parenting, health habits, attention, psychological factors impacting medical conditions, and adjustment to stress. BHCs at Pediatric Associates are part of the medical team and collaborate closely with your pediatrician or nurse practitioner.

At Pediatric Associates, our BHCs focus on providing short-term episodes of evidence-based treatment. We take a goal-oriented approach to get you and your family the tools you need. On average, we tend to work with families for about 1 to 8 visits for any episode of care, although every family has unique needs. We are just like your pediatrician; after the first episode of treatment, you are always welcome to check back in for additional “booster visits” in the future, as long as you are still seeing one of our medical providers. Sometimes, more specialized behavioral health treatment or ongoing services are recommended and your BHC will work with you to link with providers in the community.

11 years old and younger: parent/guardians ONLY attend the first visit

12-17 years old: BOTH patient and parent/guardian should attend the first visit

18 years old and older: patients can come with or without a parent/guardian to the first visit

At the first visit, your BHC will talk with you about a plan for attendance to best achieve goals that are set.

The first visit is approximately 30 minutes and future visits range from 20 - 60 minutes depending on needs.

Please check with your insurance company regarding coverage. Our BHCs are in network for the same insurance plans as your pediatrician; however, each insurance company is different regarding behavioral health coverage. Similar to your medical visits, you may have a copay, deductible, or co-insurance.