Many mental health conditions can have a severe impact on a child’s future, hindering their ability to make friends, build relationships or succeed in school or life. But every family in need of an experienced adolescent or child therapist in El Paso, Texas has strong, capable allies in the Behavioral Services Program at El Paso Children’s Hospital.

Our compassionate, patient-focused team of therapists, counselors and psychologists stands ready to help children and adolescents find the help and treatment options they need to overcome even serious mental health issues. From Obsessive-Compulsive behaviors to deep grief after a loss, Autism Spectrum Disorder to chronic anger and aggression, we’re committed to treating every child who seeks our care with respect, dignity and the latest in success-proven techniques.

Read on for what your family needs to know about the Behavioral Health Program at El Paso Children’s Hospital and some of the pediatric mental health challenges we diagnose and treat.

What is a Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist?

The term Pediatric behavioral health specialist refers to a variety of trained, licensed mental health professionals, including psychologists, therapists and counselors. These providers specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional health challenges.

Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialists are specially trained to assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of mental conditions and disorders that can occur in children, adolescents and young adults, including anxiety disorders, ADHD, learning and intellectual disabilities, PTSD and more.