Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Utah
When a child or teen is struggling with focus, worry, or mood, parents deserve a clinician who treats kids carefully and explains every step. Sheenali Kansagra, PMHNP-BC, provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for young people ages 6 and up at Crescent Health Clinic in South Jordan, with telehealth available across Utah.
Care Starting at Age 6
Many Utah psychiatry practices will not see patients until age 12, which leaves parents of younger children searching for help during the years that matter most. Our clinic accepts children as young as 6, alongside teens and young adults, so families do not have to wait or piece together fragmented care as a child grows. Starting earlier means symptoms can be understood and addressed before they shape school performance, friendships, and a child's sense of themselves. Every evaluation is built around the developmental stage in front of us, because a first-grader, a middle-schooler, and a high-school junior need very different conversations and very different plans. Parents are full participants throughout, and we take the time to answer questions in plain language so the whole family understands what we are recommending and why.
Conditions We Treat in Kids and Teens
We provide medication management for the conditions that most often affect children and adolescents, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms that interfere with daily life. For a child who cannot sit still or finish schoolwork, a teen who is overwhelmed by worry, or an adolescent who has withdrawn and lost interest in things they once loved, an accurate diagnosis is the foundation of everything that follows. We assess the full picture, including sleep, appetite, family history, and how symptoms show up at home versus school. When therapy or counseling is the right next step, we refer to trusted local providers, since our focus is psychiatric evaluation and medication management rather than talk therapy. This keeps your child's care clear and well coordinated.
A Careful, Conservative Approach to Prescribing
Prescribing for a developing brain calls for caution, patience, and honest conversation, and that is exactly how we approach it. We never rush to medication. When a prescription is appropriate, we typically begin at a low dose, explain the expected benefits and possible side effects, and adjust gradually while watching how your child responds. Follow-up visits track effectiveness, sleep, appetite, growth, and overall functioning so nothing is left to guesswork. When ADHD treatment calls for a stimulant medication, we can prescribe controlled substances when clinically appropriate, monitored responsibly over time rather than handed out in a single rushed visit. Parents are kept informed at every adjustment, and we welcome your observations from home, because you see your child in moments we never will.
Parent Involvement and School Coordination
Children do best when the adults in their lives are working from the same understanding, so families are central to our care. We listen closely to parent observations, talk through goals together, and make sure caregivers know what to expect between visits. With your written authorization, we can coordinate with your child's pediatrician, therapist, or school team to support consistent care across the settings where your child spends their days. That coordination can help with accommodations, communication about how a treatment plan is working in the classroom, and a shared view of progress. For older teens, we balance family involvement with the growing privacy and autonomy adolescents need, building trust with the young person while keeping parents appropriately informed and reassured.
One Provider, In-Person in South Jordan or by Telehealth
Your child sees the same clinician at every visit. Continuity under one provider, Sheenali Kansagra, PMHNP-BC, with more than ten years of experience, means your family builds a real relationship instead of starting over with a new face each time — something that matters enormously for kids and teens, who open up more readily with someone they trust. Visit our office at 11193 South Redwood Road, Suite 102N in South Jordan, or choose secure telehealth from anywhere in Utah, an option busy families value when juggling school, work, and activities. Most major Utah insurance plans are accepted. To get started, book online or call or text (385) 438-3255 — we are glad to answer questions about fit, scheduling, or what a first visit looks like for your child.
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Last reviewed: June 24, 2026 · Medical content reviewed by Sheenali Kansagra, PMHNP-BC