Treatment for Children
Children experience emotional and behavioral challenges for many reasons, and psychiatric care can help identify what they are struggling with and how to support them. At Focus and Balance, our goal is to understand your child’s needs and provide treatment that is clear, structured, and effective. Every step of care is guided by clinical experience and years of working with children and families.
About Our Approach
We rely on detailed evaluations, accurate diagnosis, and treatment plans that reflect each child’s needs. Our team uses evidence based methods that help children build stability at home, in school, and in social settings.
Dr. Ariel De Llanos leads much of our care for children. Dr. De Llanos has provided psychiatric treatment for children for many years and has extensive experience treating ADHD and anxiety. His background allows families to receive guidance that is informed, steady, and clinically grounded.
Conditions We Treat
ADHD
Support for focus, attention, and impulse control.
Anxiety
Treatment that reduces worry, irritability, and physical tension.
Depression
Care that helps stabilize mood and improve emotional functioning.
Autism
Support for irritability, agitation, or attention difficulties.
Bipolar Disorder
Management that focuses on stabilizing mood patterns.
OCD
Treatment for intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
PTSD
Support for trauma related symptoms and emotional responses.
Insomnia
Care that helps improve sleep routines and sleep quality.
Learn More About ADHD in Children
In this video, Dr. De Llanos speak about how ADHD can affect children at school and at home. He explains how ADHD impacts focus, behavior, and daily routines, and offers practical guidance for families.
What Parents Can Expect
We follow a structured process to ensure that each child receives care that is appropriate and consistent.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Your child’s first appointment includes a detailed review of symptoms, developmental history, school experiences, and family observations. This helps us form a clear understanding of what your child is experiencing.
Personalized Treatment Plan
If medication is appropriate, your psychiatrist will explain the available options, how they work, and what to expect. When medication is not recommended, we guide families toward other effective strategies.
Ongoing Monitoring
Regular follow up visits allow us to review progress, adjust treatment, and track any changes in symptoms or functioning.
Collaboration With Families and Providers
Children benefit when adults in their lives work together. With parental permission, we often coordinate with therapists, schools, and primary care providers to create consistent support.
Advanced Treatment: TMS for Adolescents
For adolescents ages 15+ struggling with depression, we also offer NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Non invasive: Uses gentle magnetic pulses, no anesthesia required.
Safe & Effective: FDA-cleared, minimal side effects, and no recovery time.
Specialized Oversight: Supervised by our experienced team.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your child is struggling with focus, mood, behavior, or changes in functioning, a psychiatric evaluation can help identify the cause and guide treatment.
We speak with the parent or guardian and the child, review history, and gather information about school and daily life. This leads to a clear and structured treatment plan.
No. Medication is only used when it is appropriate and likely to benefit the child. Many children are treated with behavioral strategies and supportive care.
This depends on symptoms and progress. Some children need more frequent visits at first and then fewer as they improve.
Yes. With parental permission we can communicate with teachers, counselors, or school support staff to ensure your child receives consistent support.
Take the Next Step
If your child needs support with attention, mood, behavior, or daily functioning, Focus and Balance in San Antonio is ready to help. Our team will guide you through the evaluation process and create a clear treatment plan.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment and learn how we can support your child’s growth and wellbeing.
