Your child’s journey

to mental wellness

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Central Ohio Pediatric Behavioral Health provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, teens, young adults, and families, empowering each to thrive through personalized care.

Pediatric Behavioral Health Services in Westerville, OH

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We provide pediatric behavioral health services in person and via telehealth. Our home office is conveniently located in Westerville, OH.

Mental health problems are more common in childhood than we often acknowledge. Approximately 50% of lifetime mental illnesses are diagnosed before the age of 14. We work with children and families to address common concerns including anxiety, ADHD, depression, and school concerns.

For ADHD, twice exceptional children, those with learning struggles, we offer Educational Therapy services. This can be a standalone intervention or excellent companion service for those experiencing school avoidance, test anxiety, or struggling with executive functioning skills.

Our goal is to provide targeted, in-depth and data-driven ADHD assessments for children and adolescents ages 6 through 18.  We aim to provide diagnostic clarity along with tailored recommendations to help promote academic success and strategies to help support executive functioning skills building.

Feeding disorders occur when a child is unable or unwilling to meet their nutritional needs by eating, or refuses to eat large categories of foods, such as fruits and vegetables. This can lead to poor growth and development and can cause other long-term medical problems.

Children with chronic medical conditions are more than twice as likely to experience mental health concerns as their healthier peers. Managing a chronic condition can have both direct and indirect impact on quality of life, social development, and overall functioning. Whether they show this as anxiety, mood problems, behavioral challenges, or a combination of these, we can work together to teach appropriate ways to express and cope with the challenges of their condition.

From our Westerville office and through telehealth across Ohio, we meet families where they are—offering individual, parent-only, and family sessions tailored to unique needs. Our clinicians bring both expertise and compassion, guiding children, teens, and families toward meaningful growth and resilience. With a focus on evidence-based, client-centered care, we ensure your family’s values and goals shape the path to lasting well-being.

Meet Our Therapists: Child, Teen, and Young Adult mental health specialists in Westerville

Who We Help

  • Kids and teens with anxiety, depression, anger outbursts or behavior concerns

  • Those who are coping with complex medical disorders

  • Children through young adults with ADHD

  • Students with executive functioning challenges

  • Twice-exceptional learners

  • Children and teens suffering from Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)

  • Children and families struggling with feeding disorders, ranging from ‘picky eating’ to ARFID

Every child. Every family. Every background.

At Central Ohio Pediatric Behavioral Health, we believe that every child — regardless of who they are, where they come from, or what their family looks like — deserves access to compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care.

We are committed to creating a practice where all children and families feel genuinely welcome, respected, and understood. That commitment extends to race, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, language, socioeconomic background, family structure, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, and neurodiversity.

We recognize that a child's identity and their family's lived experience are not separate from their mental health — they are central to it. Culturally responsive, affirming care is not an add-on for us. It is the standard we hold ourselves to in every session, every intake call, and every interaction with the families we serve.

We also acknowledge that many families have faced barriers to accessing mental health care — including systemic ones. We are committed to ongoing learning, honest reflection, and continuous improvement in how we show up for every child who walks through our door.

You are welcome here. All of you.

  • Smiling man holding two young children outdoors in front of a white picket fence.

    Our commitment to high-quality mental health services involves our clinicians excelling in specific areas, providing you with specialized guidance for your unique concerns.

  • A diverse group of children smiling and laughing with their teacher in a classroom setting.

    We dedicate extra time to plan and coordinate your care comprehensively, emphasizing the importance of your entire mental health journey. This includes family, school, and healthcare providers among others.

  • Woman hugging young boy, both smiling and making funny faces, wearing checkered shirts against a light gray background.

    Our clinicians take the time to customize their approaches, fostering a more personalized and effective therapeutic relationship. Each of our clinicians has extensive experience and training, and is dedicated to your family’s progress.

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