Calling a child psychiatrist is one of the toughest moments in a parent’s life. It is also one of the bravest. Among the millions of questions typically swirling are:

-What is happening to my child?

-Will he ever get back to himself and can we get our life back?

-Why did this happen? Is it my fault? Is it my spouse’s?

-What do we do?

-How do I find someone I can trust?

As a parent, Dr. Jaffe understands your child is the most important thing in your life. Together he and your family will work to identify what symptoms are present, how has it come to be, and what can be done to help. He will spend time focusing on the strengths of your child and your family, as these will be essential moving forward.

Parents often call in times of crisis, and it is important to remember that as bad as it seems, this probably is not the new normal. Though everyone wishes for a quick fix, that is not often the case in child psychiatry. What matters is that by calling you are responsibly caring for your family and taking the first step towards your goals.