Child & Teen
Medication Management

A thoughtful and collaborative approach to medication management for children, teens, and young adults designed to support emotional wellbeing, focus, and daily functioning.

Understanding
Medication Management

Medication management is more than simply prescribing medication. It is a collaborative and individualized process designed to better understand a child or teen’s emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs while exploring whether medication may be an appropriate part of treatment.

At Growing Minds Psychology, medication is viewed as one possible support tool within a broader treatment plan, not a one-size-fits-all solution or the sole focus of care. Our goal is to help families make informed decisions through thoughtful assessment, ongoing communication, and individualized recommendations that support long-term wellbeing and daily functioning.

Our approach emphasizes thoughtful and conservative medication management, helping families better understand options while making informed decisions without pressure.

Who Medication
Management May Support

Medication management may be helpful for children, teens, adolescents, and young adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, or attention-related challenges that are affecting daily life, school functioning, or overall wellbeing.

Concerns that may be supported include:

  • ADHD and attention-related concerns
  • Anxiety and excessive worry
  • Depression and mood-related challenges
  • Emotional regulation difficulties
  • Behavioral concerns
  • Sleep-related concerns
  • School-related stress and functioning challenges

Concerns that may be supported include:

  • ADHD and attention-related concerns
  • Anxiety and excessive worry
  • Depression and mood-related challenges
  • Emotional regulation difficulties
  • Behavioral concerns
  • Sleep-related concerns
  • School-related stress and functioning challenges

Medication decisions are individualized and based on each child’s unique needs, symptoms, strengths, and overall treatment goals.

What the Process Looks Like

The medication management process begins with developing a clear understanding of your child’s experiences, history, and current concerns.

This may include collaboration with:

  • Initial consultation and intake appointment
  • Review of current concerns and symptom history
  • Review of previous evaluations, testing, or records when available
  • Completion of intake paperwork and forms
  • Collaboration with parents and caregivers
  • Discussion of treatment options and recommendations

A referral is not necessarily required.

Prior psychological evaluations completed through Growing Minds Psychology can be extremely helpful in guiding treatment recommendations, though medication management services are also available to new and outside families seeking care.

Collaborative and
Integrated Care

One of the most important parts of medication management at Growing Minds Psychology is collaborative care. Medication management is designed to work alongside other supports when appropriate, helping children and families receive care that feels connected rather than fragmented.

This may include
collaboration with:

  •  Therapy services
  • Psychological evaluations
  • School supports and accommodations
  • Behavioral interventions
  • Pediatricians and outside providers
  • Parents and caregivers

When appropriate and authorized, Danielle may collaborate with therapists, evaluators, schools, and medical providers to support treatment planning and continuity of care.

Our goal is to support the whole child and help families feel informed, supported, and confident in treatment decisions.

Meet
Danielle Lettieri, PMHNP

Danielle provides medication management through a collaborative and child-centered approach focused on helping children, teens, and families feel informed, supported, and confident in treatment decisions. Her work emphasizes thoughtful medication management, ongoing communication, and individualized care designed around each child’s unique needs and goals.

Meet
Danielle Lettieri, PMHNP

Danielle provides medication management through a collaborative and child-centered approach focused on helping children, teens, and families feel informed, supported, and confident in treatment decisions. Her work emphasizes thoughtful medication management, ongoing communication, and individualized care designed around each child’s unique needs and goals.

Ongoing Monitoring
and Support

Medication management is an ongoing process that includes continued monitoring, communication, and thoughtful adjustments over time.

Follow-up care may include:

  • Medication monitoring
  • Symptom tracking
  • Parent and caregiver check-ins
  • Coordination with outside providers when appropriate
  • Gradual medication adjustments when needed
  • Continued support and treatment planning

Follow-up care may include:

  • Medication monitoring
  • Symptom tracking
  • Parent and caregiver check-ins
  • Coordination with outside providers when appropriate
  • Gradual medication adjustments when needed
  • Continued support and treatment planning

Recommendations and follow-up schedules vary depending on each child’s individual needs and response to treatment.

Common Questions About Medication Management

Is medication management the same as getting a prescription?
No. Medication management involves careful assessment, thoughtful decision-making, ongoing monitoring, and collaboration with families over time. Medication is never approached as a quick fix or one-size-fits-all solution.

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Schedule a Consultation

If you are exploring medication management for your child or would like guidance understanding available options, we are here to help you navigate the process with clarity and support.