Anxiety & Mood Evaluation for Children and Teens
If your child seems more withdrawn, overwhelmed, or emotionally reactive than usual, it can be hard to know what’s really going on.
An anxiety and mood evaluation helps you understand what your child is experiencing so you can support them in a way that actually helps.
When Parents
Start Asking Questions
Many parents reach out when they notice changes that don’t feel like typical ups and downs.
You may be noticing:
- frequent worry, fear, or overthinking
- sadness, irritability, or emotional withdrawal
- difficulty sleeping or changes in appetite
- strong reactions to everyday situations
- loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy
Sometimes these changes happen gradually. Other times, they appear after a specific stressor or life event.
An evaluation helps you understand whether what your child is experiencing is part of a larger pattern and what support may be needed.
What this
Evaluation Looks At
Anxiety and mood challenges can show up in different ways depending on the child.
This evaluation looks at:
- emotional regulation and mood patterns
- anxiety symptoms and triggers
- coping skills and stress responses
- behavior across home and school settings
- underlying factors that may be contributing
We use a combination of structured assessments, clinical input, and parent feedback to build a clear understanding of your child’s emotional experience.
What You Get
From the Evaluation
The goal of this process is to help you understand what your child is going through and how to support them effectively.
After the evaluation, you’ll have:
- a clearer understanding of anxiety, mood concerns, or both
- insight into your child’s emotional patterns and triggers
- practical recommendations for home and school
- guidance on whether therapy or additional support is needed
- documentation if accommodations are appropriate
Sometimes these changes happen gradually. Other times, they appear after a specific stressor or life event.
An evaluation helps you understand whether what your child is experiencing is part of a larger pattern and what support may be needed.
What the Process Looks Like
We keep the process structured, clear, and supportive so you always know what to expect.
01
Initial Consultation
We begin by understanding your concerns, your child’s history, and what changes you’ve been noticing.
02
Assessment
We begin by understanding your concerns, your child’s history, and what changes you’ve been noticing.
03
Clinical Review
We analyze all information to understand patterns and contributing factors.
04
Feedback Session
We explain the findings in clear, practical terms and answer your questions.
05
Written Report
You receive a detailed report with recommendations and next steps.
Clinicians Who Conduct Anxiety & Mood Evaluations
Our evaluation team includes experienced clinicians and school psychologists who specialize in emotional and behavioral assessment for children and adolescents.
Kristi Hernandez
PsyS, NCSP
Works with children and adolescents to understand emotional patterns, with a focus on clarity and practical next steps for families.
Nicole Padilla,
Ed. S
Focuses on anxiety, mood, and emotional regulation, helping families better understand internal experiences that may be harder to see.
Amanda Odum
Ed.S.
Helps families understand emotional and behavioral concerns through structured, thoughtful evaluations.
Lindsay Crump
Psy. S
Provides evaluations focused on how emotional challenges impact daily functioning at home and school.
Stephney Brown,
Psy.S, NCSP
Supports families through the evaluation process with a focus on clarity, emotional understanding, and actionable recommendations.
Haley Cote,
Ed.S.
Specializes in evaluation services, helping families better understand anxiety, mood, and emotional functioning.
Dr. Kristen Fabrizi,
Psy.D.
Provides in-depth evaluations focused on diagnostic clarity and understanding the full emotional and clinical picture.
Danielle Lettieri
PMHNP
Provides medication management for children, teens, and young adults through a collaborative, family-centered, and child-focused approach.
Start with Clarity
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
If you’re noticing changes in your child or just have questions, we’ll help you understand the right next step.