Pediatric Behavioral Health

Whether you're navigating psychiatric care, managing complex conditions, or seeking support for developmental disabilities, our specialty teams work together to meet your child’s unique behavioral health needs.

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Our approach to pediatric behavioral health care

At University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, we take a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to supporting your child’s emotional and behavioral health.

We treat a wide range of mental health conditions using evidence-based therapies tailored to your child’s unique needs. Our providers offer care across a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, integrated specialty care clinics, and acute inpatient units.

Our services include:

Diagnostic evaluations
Medication management
Individual, group, and family therapy
Educational consultation and testing
Psychological and neuropsychological assessments
Behavioral assessment, intervention, and consultation

We also recognize the vital role you and your family play in your child’s healing. We offer parent-focused programs that involve caregivers in treatment planning — helping children build resilience and thrive in their everyday environments.

The Iowa difference in pediatric behavioral health care

What sets us apart is our commitment to integrated, multidisciplinary care and innovation in pediatric behavioral health. At Stead Family Children’s Hospital, children benefit from:

Comprehensive care across settings. We provide behavioral health services in outpatient clinics, integrated specialty care clinics, and acute inpatient units to offer seamless support for every level of need.
Multidisciplinary team approach. Our care teams include child psychiatrists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, therapists, and advanced practice providers who collaborate to deliver personalized, coordinated care.
Specialty clinics for complex needs. We offer specialty programs for ADHD, eating disorders, OCD, traumatic brain injuries, and neurodevelopmental conditions — bringing together experts from multiple disciplines.
Family-centered care. We partner with families through programs like Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood (SPACE) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to give caregivers the tools to support their child’s emotional growth.
Accessible education and resources. Our Byte-Sized Brain podcast and educational consultations help families better understand and navigate behavioral health challenges.

Our Services

Our team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and educators dedicated to helping your child achieve and maintain good mental health as they — and you — move forward throughout life.

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Pediatric Psychiatry

From diagnostic evaluations to medication management to therapy, our pediatric psychiatry team provides personalized psychiatric care for your child, helping them manage symptoms, build resistance, and grow.

Pediatric Psychology

Whether your child is coping with anxiety, adjusting to a medical diagnosis, or navigating learning or behavioral concerns, our pediatric psychology team is here to help.

Center for Disabilities and Development

The Center for Disabilities and Development at Stead Family Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and independence of people with disabilities and creating a life with opportunities for everyone.

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