Child & Adolescent Psychiatry · California Telehealth
Expert Psychiatric Care for Your Child — From the Comfort of Home
Dr. Clint Nacar, DNP, PMHNP-BC provides compassionate psychiatric evaluations and ongoing care for children and adolescents across California. All appointments are via secure telehealth — no waiting rooms, no disruption to school schedules.
Serving children, adolescents & teens · All ages welcome · No referral required
For Parents: What to Know About Getting Help for Your Child
As a parent, watching your child struggle is one of the hardest experiences there is. Whether it's behavioral challenges, a shift in mood, declining grades, or just a feeling that something isn't right — your instincts matter, and getting an evaluation is the right first step.
Telehealth appointments mean your child can be seen from home — a familiar, comfortable environment that often makes for a better first experience than a clinical office. There's no sitting in waiting rooms, no disruption to after-school routines, and no pressure.
Dr. Nacar works directly with both the child and parents throughout the evaluation and treatment process, keeping families informed and involved every step of the way.
Signs Your Child May Benefit From a Psychiatric Evaluation
Every child is different, but these are common signals that a professional evaluation could help:
- Difficulty focusing, staying on task, or completing schoolwork
- Behavioral challenges at home or school
- Sudden mood changes, irritability, or emotional outbursts
- Withdrawal from friends, family, or activities
- Declining grades or school avoidance
- Excessive worry, fears, or physical complaints without clear cause
- Sleep difficulties or significant changes in appetite
- Sadness or hopelessness that persists for more than two weeks
Conditions We Evaluate & Treat in Children and Adolescents
Dr. Nacar has experience treating a wide range of conditions in younger patients:
ADHD is the most common condition seen in our pediatric patients. Learn more about our ADHD evaluation process →
Computerized ADHD Testing — Available for Children & Teens
Unlike questionnaire-only assessments, MindCare Innovations offers objective computerized ADHD testing that measures attention, impulse control, and processing speed in real time. This is especially valuable for children and teens whose symptoms may vary across settings.
Computerized ADHD Testing: $175 · Initial Evaluation: $300
Insurance & Pricing
We accept most major insurance plans for pediatric and adolescent psychiatric care.