Brayden Willis, D.O.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr. Brayden Willis found his calling in child and adolescent psychiatry through a lifelong interest in helping young people navigate the challenges of growing up.
His approach is centered on listening carefully, taking time to understand the full picture, and working collaboratively with children, adolescents, and their families to create thoughtful, individualized treatment plans.
Education & Training
Dr. Willis completed his medical education and psychiatric training in the Kansas City area, including specialized fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry.
His training included psychiatric care for children and adolescents across multiple clinical settings, helping prepare him to evaluate and manage complex cases.
Brigham Young University
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine · 2017
University of Kansas Medical Center
Adult Psychiatry
University of Kansas Medical Center
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Why Dr. Willis Founded Northland Child Psychiatry
Northland Child Psychiatry was created around a simple idea: meaningful psychiatric care requires enough time to truly understand the patient and family.
Dr. Willis wanted a practice where appointments could allow time to build trust, hear the perspectives of both patients and guardians, address concerns, establish thoughtful diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
His goal is for families to leave appointments understanding the treatment plan and feeling confident that their concerns have been taken seriously.
A Lifelong Interest in Helping Young People
Dr. Willis was born and raised in Moses Lake, Washington, and from a young age imagined becoming a physician who worked with children.
He remembers many of the experiences and emotions that came with childhood and adolescence — feeling shy, struggling to focus, dealing with peer pressure, learning confidence, and trying to find a place among peers.
Those memories continue to shape the way he communicates with young patients. His goal is to meet children and teens where they are, understand what their experience feels like, and help them recognize the strengths and possibilities that may be difficult for them to see in the moment.
Psychiatry Built Around Listening, Time & Trust
Children and parents may experience the same situation very differently. Dr. Willis believes effective psychiatric care starts by making room for both perspectives.
Empathic Listening
Patients and parents are given time to explain what they are experiencing and to feel heard without judgment.
Advocacy for Child & Parent
Dr. Willis works to understand and advocate for both young patients and the parents or guardians supporting them.
Thoughtful Diagnosis
Enough time is taken to explore symptoms carefully, consider the larger picture, and avoid jumping too quickly to conclusions.
Time for Difficult Issues
Longer conversations can help uncover concerns that may never surface in a rushed appointment.
Collaborative Treatment
Treatment decisions are discussed openly so parents and patients understand the reasoning, options, and goals.
Hope & Optimism
Young people can grow and change. Dr. Willis believes meaningful improvements can begin with seemingly small course corrections.
The goal is not simply to reduce symptoms. It is to help young people and their families better understand what is happening, find effective treatment, and move forward with greater confidence and hope.
A Longstanding Commitment to Mentoring Youth
Dr. Willis' interest in supporting young people extends well beyond his medical training.
Over the years, he has volunteered and worked with youth as a tutor, coach, scoutmaster, mentor, and substitute teacher.
He values opportunities to encourage a young person who may be struggling, losing confidence, or heading in the wrong direction — especially when early support can have a lasting effect on the course of that child's life.
Ready to Meet Dr. Willis?
Schedule an appointment for your child or adolescent with Northland Child Psychiatry.