Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services in Missouri & Kansas
Thoughtful psychiatric care begins with understanding the whole child, not simply a list of symptoms.
Dr. Brayden Willis provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and follow-up care for children and adolescents up to age 18. Each treatment plan is developed around the individual needs of the patient and family.
Psychiatric Care Designed Around Your Child
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
A thorough initial assessment focused on understanding symptoms, history, development, and the whole child.
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Careful medication recommendations, collaborative decision-making, and ongoing monitoring.
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Convenient follow-up psychiatric care through secure video appointments when clinically appropriate.
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Evaluation
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
New patients begin with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation lasting approximately 75 minutes.
Before and during the appointment, Dr. Willis reviews intake information and speaks directly with both the patient and parent or guardian to understand the primary concerns.
Because psychiatric symptoms can be influenced by many different factors, the evaluation looks beyond the immediate concern to build a fuller picture of the patient's health, development, environment, and day-to-day life.
Schedule an Initial EvaluationUnderstanding the Whole Child
The evaluation considers several areas that may help explain what your child is experiencing.
Current Concerns
A detailed review of the symptoms, behaviors, and challenges that led your family to seek psychiatric care.
Psychiatric Screening
Screening for additional mental health conditions that may be contributing to the child's symptoms.
Medical History
Consideration of overall physical health and medical conditions that may affect emotional or behavioral symptoms.
Development & Environment
Review of developmental history, school, relationships, home life, and other important psychosocial factors.
The goal is to develop a thoughtful diagnostic impression and individualized treatment plan addressing the core issues, whether treatment includes medication, behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, or other recommendations.
Thoughtful Medication Management
Medication can be an important part of psychiatric treatment, but it should never be approached casually or automatically.
Dr. Willis considers the potential risks and benefits of medication carefully and works with patients and guardians to make informed, collaborative decisions.
In some situations, medication may provide meaningful relief and allow a child to function more successfully. In others, medication may not be needed at all.
Careful Recommendations
Medication is recommended when Dr. Willis believes the expected benefits justify its use.
Lowest Effective Burden
The goal is effective treatment while avoiding unnecessary medication whenever possible.
Collaborative Decisions
Patients and guardians receive informed recommendations and remain active participants in treatment decisions.
Ongoing Review
Medication regimens are reconsidered as symptoms, goals, development, and family priorities change.
Telepsychiatry for Children & Teens
Many established patients may complete appropriate follow-up appointments by secure video.
Telepsychiatry can make ongoing care more convenient for families by reducing travel while maintaining continuity with Dr. Willis.
Video Follow-Up Visits
Connect remotely when telepsychiatry is appropriate.
Simple Technology
Use a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.
Continuity of Care
Many follow-up services can be provided without traveling to the office.
New Patients Begin With a Comprehensive Evaluation
The initial evaluation gives Dr. Willis the opportunity to understand your child's concerns and discuss diagnosis, treatment options, medication management when appropriate, and recommended follow-up care.