Services for Adolescents & Children
Supporting Young Minds Through Every Stage
Each stage of growth brings unique challenges. The student striving for excellence, the child struggling to regulate emotions, the teen navigating identity or pressure from peers, all deserve care that supports both development and potential.
Early, structured intervention can make all the difference. At Thriving Minds, Led by Brittany Smith, MD—double board-certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry, we help families and young people understand the challenges they’re facing, build stability, and create strategies that foster confidence and lasting growth.
Comprehensive Care,
Thriving Minds
Accurate diagnosis begins with understanding the whole child. Through an initial evaluation, Dr. Smith conducts a thorough assessment that clarifies symptoms, identifies contributing factors, and builds a treatment plan tailored to your child’s needs and stage of development.
Comprehensive Care,
Thriving Minds
Accurate diagnosis begins with understanding the whole child. Through an initial evaluation, Dr. Smith conducts a thorough assessment that clarifies symptoms, identifies contributing factors, and builds a treatment plan tailored to your child’s needs and stage of development.
Therapy for Adolescents & Children
Lasting progress requires skills, strategies, and support that extend beyond the session. Dr. Smith integrates advanced training with an individualized approach, selecting methods that best fit each client’s needs, goals, and stage of life.
Our goal is to help children and teens recognize their emotions, strengthen coping skills, and improve communication at home and school.
Approaches Include:
A structured, skills-based method for managing anxiety, depression, or perfectionism. CBT helps clients recognize unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replace them with healthier strategies.
The gold standard treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder and related anxiety conditions. ERP involves carefully guided exposure to triggers while building healthier responses, reducing avoidance, and restoring confidence in daily life.
A collaborative approach that strengthens communication, resolves conflict, and builds healthier dynamics within families. Sessions focus on creating shared understanding and practical strategies, supporting both the individual in treatment and the family system as a whole.
Motivational interviewing helps adolescents explore ambivalence and commit to healthier behaviors, while contingency management reinforces progress through structured, evidence-based reward systems, an effective combination for treating early-stage substance use concerns.
A structured, practical intervention that helps children and teens develop systems for time management, task completion, and prioritization. This approach enhances executive functioning and self-efficacy, promoting both academic success and reduced family stress.
Responsible, Evidence-Based Medication Management
At Thriving Minds, medication is used thoughtfully, responsibly, and always as part of a broader treatment plan. Every prescription is carefully considered, closely monitored, and reviewed in the context of your child’s goals, development, and overall well-being.
Our Approach Includes:
Clear discussions with families about benefits, side effects, and alternatives
Individualized dosing and consistent follow-up monitoring
Responsible prescribing practices (no benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or opioids)
Coordination with therapists, pediatricians, and specialists when needed
Regular check-ins to track progress, school performance, and emotional well-being
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Collaborative
Long-term Care
At Thriving Minds, collaboration is at the heart of our care. Effective treatment for children and adolescents requires alignment between parents, schools, and healthcare providers. We work closely with parents/guardians to ensure every part of your child’s environment supports their progress.
Collaboration May Include:
Coordinating with pediatricians and specialists for comprehensive medical care
Communicating with schools and counselors to support academic and social success
Partnering with parents and caregivers for consistent strategies at home
Providing documentation and progress updates when appropriate
Supporting transitions between care settings or levels of treatment
Crisis Intervention
When a child or adolescent experiences a mental health crisis, immediate and structured action is essential. We provide crisis intervention through timely assessment, safety planning, and clear guidance for families.
Our Crisis Intervention Services Include:
Safety risk assessments for suicidal thoughts or self-harm concerns
Evaluation and support during acute mood or behavioral crises
Structured safety planning for the child, parents, and caregivers
Coordination with hospitals or higher levels of care when necessary
Guidance for maintaining stability and support after a crisis resolves
Special Services
and Referrals
Some situations require additional, specialized care beyond ongoing therapy or medication management. When necessary, we coordinate with trusted referral partners for intensive or specialty care while continuing to oversee progress and maintain communication across providers.
Specialized Services Include:
Referrals for advanced treatments or specialized programs
Support during transitions to or from higher levels of care
Ongoing collaboration with pediatricians, specialists, and treatment teams
Guidance for families managing complex or long-term care needs
Documentation and communication with schools or systems involved in care
Our Pricing
Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation
(90 minutes)
Applies to child and adolescent clients, as well as those currently enrolled in undergraduate studies.
$720
Additional Appointment for Diagnostic Completion
(60 minutes)
Used when additional time is needed to complete diagnostic clarification or treatment planning.
$480
Follow-Up Therapy ± Medication Management
(60 minutes)
Ongoing sessions to monitor progress, address challenges, and adjust treatment as needed.
$480
Follow-Up Medication Management
(30 minutes)
Focused review of medication efficacy, side effects, and overall well-being.
$240
Family Consultation
(60 minutes)
For clients whose family involvement supports therapeutic or recovery goals.
$600
Additional Policies
No-Show / Late Cancellation Fee: The full visit fee applies if not cancelled or rescheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
All prescriptions, forms, and letters must be completed during appointment time.
Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
Emergency Notice
Thriving Minds, Rain or Shine, does not provide emergency services.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
For urgent psychiatric concerns, please go to your nearest emergency department.
You may also call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate support.