Board-Certified/Eligible Adult & Child Psychiatrists, Therapists, In-person & Telehealth, Serving Children, Teens & Adults, Out-of-Network / Personalized Care
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Cherry Hill, NJ
Multidisciplinary Mental Health Group
Board-certified or eligible psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children and teens experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioral challenges. Serving families in Cherry Hill, Voorhees, Marlton, Haddonfield and surrounding South Jersey communities.
At Eastern Psychiatric, we provide comprehensive child psychiatry services in Cherry Hill, NJ for children and adolescents struggling with emotional, behavioral, academic, or developmental concerns. Our psychiatrist-led multidisciplinary practice evaluates the whole child — medical history, developmental factors, school functioning, and family dynamics — to develop thoughtful, individualized treatment plans. We work closely with parents, therapists, pediatricians, and schools when helpful to support long-term improvement and stability.
When to See a Child Psychiatrist
Parents often seek a child psychiatrist when challenges begin affecting daily life, relationships, or school functioning. Warning signs may include frequent emotional outbursts, severe anxiety, school refusal, persistent sadness, attention difficulties, or sudden behavioral changes. A psychiatric evaluation can clarify diagnosis, guide treatment, and help families understand what is driving their child’s struggles.
ADHD Evaluation & Medication Management
Children with ADHD may have difficulty sustaining attention, organizing tasks, controlling impulses, or managing frustration. We provide careful diagnostic assessment and discuss behavioral strategies, school supports, and medication options when appropriate. Medication decisions are made collaboratively with families and monitored closely for effectiveness and tolerability.
Anxiety and School Avoidance
Anxiety in children can present as excessive worry, physical complaints, panic attacks, avoidance of school, or difficulty separating from parents. Treatment focuses on understanding triggers, improving coping skills, and supporting gradual return to normal functioning. Medication may be considered when symptoms significantly interfere with daily life.
Depression & Mood Disorders
Depression in children and adolescents often appears as irritability, withdrawal, low motivation, sleep changes, or declining academic performance. Early psychiatric care helps prevent worsening symptoms and supports emotional recovery and resilience.
Behavioral Dysregulation and Emotional Outbursts
Frequent anger, defiance, or explosive reactions may reflect underlying mood, anxiety, trauma, or neurodevelopmental conditions. A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation helps identify causes and create a structured plan to improve regulation and family functioning.
School Concerns
Academic struggles, attention problems, learning challenges, peer conflicts, or school refusal may reflect emotional or psychiatric conditions. We collaborate with families and schools when appropriate to support accommodations and individualized plans.
Mood Instability
Significant mood swings, intense irritability, periods of elevated energy, or rapid emotional shifts warrant careful evaluation. A child psychiatrist can assess for mood disorders and determine appropriate therapeutic and medical interventions.
Trauma and Adjustment Difficulties
Children experiencing stressful life events may develop sleep disturbance, regression, behavioral change, or heightened anxiety. Treatment focuses on safety, stabilization, and coordinated care with therapy when appropriate.
Medication Management
When medication is indicated, we provide careful, evidence-based prescribing and ongoing monitoring. Our goal is always to use the lowest effective dose, consider developmental factors, and integrate medication within a broader treatment plan that may include therapy and family support.
Our Approach to Child Psychiatry
At Eastern Psychiatric, our approach to child psychiatry in Cherry Hill, NJ begins with a thorough, developmentally informed evaluation that considers the whole child, emotional health, behavior, academic functioning, family dynamics, and medical history. Our approach is careful and collaborative. As a psychiatrist-led, multidisciplinary practice, we integrate psychiatric expertise with therapeutic support to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each child’s unique strengths and challenges. When appropriate, we incorporate evidence-based therapy, school collaboration, parent guidance, and careful medication management. Our goal is not simply symptom reduction, but long-term emotional stability, healthy development, and improved functioning at home, in school, and in relationships throughout South Jersey.
Meet Your Child Psychiatrists
Dr. Alex Strauss and Dr. Lan I. Kycia are board-certified/eligible in both Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and have over two decades of clinical experience treating children, teens, and families. Their evaluations consider biological, psychological, developmental, and environmental factors, allowing treatment plans that are individualized rather than symptom-focused alone.
Serving Families in Cherry Hill and South Jersey
Our office is located in Cherry Hill, NJ. Families regularly visit from Haddonfield, Voorhees, Marlton, Mount Laurel, Moorestown, Medford, Collingswood, and surrounding Camden and Burlington County communities. Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available when clinically appropriate.
Schedule a Child Psychiatry Consultation
If you are looking for a child psychiatrist in Cherry Hill, NJ, our team provides thoughtful, individualized psychiatric care for South Jersey families.
Call (856) 830-5413 to schedule an initial consultation.
Call us at (856) 830-5413 to schedule a consultation