Psychiatrists for Children in Clackamas, OR
Kanani is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. Originally from Portland, Oregon, she earned her Master’s in Nursing from Walden University. She has a passion for mental health care across the lifespan, starting at age 8. Her own experiences inspired her to help others realize that healing and growth are always possible. She provides holistic, client-centered care by integrating medication management and therapy to create balanced, effective treatment plans. Her goal is for every client to leave their sessions feeling hopeful, empowered, and confident on their mental health journey.
Kanani is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. Originally from Portland, Oregon, she earned her Master’s in Nursing from Walden University. She has a passion for mental health care across the lifespan, starting at age 8. Her own experiences inspired her to help others realize that healing and growth are always possible. She provides holistic, client-centered care by integrating medication management and therapy to create balanced, effective treatment plans. Her goal is for every client to leave their sessions feeling hopeful, empowered, and confident on their mental health journey.
I work with teens and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, grief, or identity concerns. They may struggle with focus, emotional regulation, relationships, or life transitions. What they want most is to feel understood, develop healthy coping skills, and build resilience. Their goals often center on gaining clarity, stability, and confidence so they can thrive in school, work, and relationships, while feeling empowered to live authentically.
I work with teens and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, grief, or identity concerns. They may struggle with focus, emotional regulation, relationships, or life transitions. What they want most is to feel understood, develop healthy coping skills, and build resilience. Their goals often center on gaining clarity, stability, and confidence so they can thrive in school, work, and relationships, while feeling empowered to live authentically.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Kanani is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. Originally from Portland, Oregon, she earned her Master’s in Nursing from Walden University. She has a passion for mental health care across the lifespan, starting at age 8. Her own experiences inspired her to help others realize that healing and growth are always possible. She provides holistic, client-centered care by integrating medication management and therapy to create balanced, effective treatment plans. Her goal is for every client to leave their sessions feeling hopeful, empowered, and confident on their mental health journey.
Kanani is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. Originally from Portland, Oregon, she earned her Master’s in Nursing from Walden University. She has a passion for mental health care across the lifespan, starting at age 8. Her own experiences inspired her to help others realize that healing and growth are always possible. She provides holistic, client-centered care by integrating medication management and therapy to create balanced, effective treatment plans. Her goal is for every client to leave their sessions feeling hopeful, empowered, and confident on their mental health journey.
Serving a wide range of age groups, from children and teens to seniors, Amy specializes in medication management, individual therapy, and substance abuse treatment, using evidence-based practices to ensure the best outcomes for her patients.
Amy is particularly passionate about helping individuals struggling with ADHD, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. She understands the profound impact these conditions can have on daily life and is dedicated to providing effective interventions that promote healing and resilience.
Serving a wide range of age groups, from children and teens to seniors, Amy specializes in medication management, individual therapy, and substance abuse treatment, using evidence-based practices to ensure the best outcomes for her patients.
Amy is particularly passionate about helping individuals struggling with ADHD, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. She understands the profound impact these conditions can have on daily life and is dedicated to providing effective interventions that promote healing and resilience.
John C. Ejikeme has been a provider for several years, offering solutions to clients across the lifespan. He has helped many clients restore joy and peace. He brings innovations to treatment that open new channels for quick recovery. John takes holistic and trauma-informed care perspectives to healthcare. His goal is to continue to provide solutions to mental and behavioral health issues beyond the frontiers of conventional approaches.
John C. Ejikeme has been a provider for several years, offering solutions to clients across the lifespan. He has helped many clients restore joy and peace. He brings innovations to treatment that open new channels for quick recovery. John takes holistic and trauma-informed care perspectives to healthcare. His goal is to continue to provide solutions to mental and behavioral health issues beyond the frontiers of conventional approaches.
I work with teens and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, grief, or identity concerns. They may struggle with focus, emotional regulation, relationships, or life transitions. What they want most is to feel understood, develop healthy coping skills, and build resilience. Their goals often center on gaining clarity, stability, and confidence so they can thrive in school, work, and relationships, while feeling empowered to live authentically.
I work with teens and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, grief, or identity concerns. They may struggle with focus, emotional regulation, relationships, or life transitions. What they want most is to feel understood, develop healthy coping skills, and build resilience. Their goals often center on gaining clarity, stability, and confidence so they can thrive in school, work, and relationships, while feeling empowered to live authentically.
I work with teens and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, grief, or identity concerns. They may struggle with focus, emotional regulation, relationships, or life transitions. What they want most is to feel understood, develop healthy coping skills, and build resilience. Their goals often center on gaining clarity, stability, and confidence so they can thrive in school, work, and relationships, while feeling empowered to live authentically.
I work with teens and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, grief, or identity concerns. They may struggle with focus, emotional regulation, relationships, or life transitions. What they want most is to feel understood, develop healthy coping skills, and build resilience. Their goals often center on gaining clarity, stability, and confidence so they can thrive in school, work, and relationships, while feeling empowered to live authentically.
She worked with children, teens, adults, and families in community mental health for 16 years prior to coming to Lifestance.
Brooke has been married 21+ years and is a mom of 2 kids (ages 13 and 15). She has 1 great Pyrenees and 1 cat. She enjoys hanging out with her family, reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching tv, and travel.
She worked with children, teens, adults, and families in community mental health for 16 years prior to coming to Lifestance.
Brooke has been married 21+ years and is a mom of 2 kids (ages 13 and 15). She has 1 great Pyrenees and 1 cat. She enjoys hanging out with her family, reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching tv, and travel.
I work with adults, teens, and children (8+).
When meeting a new patient, I start by listening and learning about all the different parts of their life - medical history, family history, environment, lifestyle, goals, and personal values. Then we work together to develop a treatment plan. I love watching my patients improve, and I try to bring empathy, warmth, and insight to every interaction.
I work with adults, teens, and children (8+).
When meeting a new patient, I start by listening and learning about all the different parts of their life - medical history, family history, environment, lifestyle, goals, and personal values. Then we work together to develop a treatment plan. I love watching my patients improve, and I try to bring empathy, warmth, and insight to every interaction.
Hi, I’m Kimberly Acholonu, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I help people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with their thoughts and emotions. My goal is to work with you to ease these challenges and improve your daily life through therapy, medication, or both.
Hi, I’m Kimberly Acholonu, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I help people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with their thoughts and emotions. My goal is to work with you to ease these challenges and improve your daily life through therapy, medication, or both.
Serving children, teens, adults, and seniors, she helps clients navigate complex emotional and mental health challenges with care that is both compassionate and evidence based.
She understands how these conditions can deeply impact a person’s sense of safety, identity, and connection to others. Her clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care, with an emphasis on holistic and functional psychiatry that supports both mental and physical well-being.
Serving children, teens, adults, and seniors, she helps clients navigate complex emotional and mental health challenges with care that is both compassionate and evidence based.
She understands how these conditions can deeply impact a person’s sense of safety, identity, and connection to others. Her clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care, with an emphasis on holistic and functional psychiatry that supports both mental and physical well-being.
Kora specializes in treating ADHD, mood disorders, and PTSD, particularly in children, adolescents, and first responders.
Kora Vanek, PMHNP, practices at LifeStance Health and is dedicated to providing comprehensive and integrative mental health care to individuals throughout Oregon. She collaborates with clients to create personalized treatment plans that address emotional, psychological, biological, and spiritual well-being. Her approach combines traditional therapies, such as medication management, with evidence-based supplements, lifestyle modifications, and mindfulness techniques, fostering a holistic path toward healing and balance.
Kora specializes in treating ADHD, mood disorders, and PTSD, particularly in children, adolescents, and first responders.
Kora Vanek, PMHNP, practices at LifeStance Health and is dedicated to providing comprehensive and integrative mental health care to individuals throughout Oregon. She collaborates with clients to create personalized treatment plans that address emotional, psychological, biological, and spiritual well-being. Her approach combines traditional therapies, such as medication management, with evidence-based supplements, lifestyle modifications, and mindfulness techniques, fostering a holistic path toward healing and balance.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
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CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. CURRENTLY OFFERING TELEHEALTH SERVICES. You will receive a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that may include labs to help determine the best treatment plan. Treatment can include evidence-based medication strategies, supplements, lifestyle interventions, and psychotherapy.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. CURRENTLY OFFERING TELEHEALTH SERVICES. You will receive a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that may include labs to help determine the best treatment plan. Treatment can include evidence-based medication strategies, supplements, lifestyle interventions, and psychotherapy.
Life experiences as a patient, father, and husband while raising a family of four children provide me the wisdom necessary for mental health
Are you struggling to cope with the symptoms of ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, or insomnia? Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, and unable to manage your daily activities? Look no further - as a compassionate mental health provider, I understand your unique needs and challenges. With expertise in ADHD and other mental health challenges, I provide effective treatment to help you overcome your symptoms. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and live a life filled with happiness, health, and fulfillment. Together, we can work towards managing your symptoms, improving your relationships, and living life without regrets.
Life experiences as a patient, father, and husband while raising a family of four children provide me the wisdom necessary for mental health
Are you struggling to cope with the symptoms of ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, or insomnia? Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, and unable to manage your daily activities? Look no further - as a compassionate mental health provider, I understand your unique needs and challenges. With expertise in ADHD and other mental health challenges, I provide effective treatment to help you overcome your symptoms. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and live a life filled with happiness, health, and fulfillment. Together, we can work towards managing your symptoms, improving your relationships, and living life without regrets.
ADHD treatment? Looking for someone who will listen carefully to your experience and questions? As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I prescribe medications and do therapy. I welcome both adolescent and adult clients who request assistance with their ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, school problems or other mental health challenges. My book Shine with ADHD released in January 2026 !
I enjoy working with teens and their families. I welcome a diverse clientele. I also love mentoring other clinicians interested in ADHD. Sorry Telehealth Only
ADHD treatment? Looking for someone who will listen carefully to your experience and questions? As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I prescribe medications and do therapy. I welcome both adolescent and adult clients who request assistance with their ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, school problems or other mental health challenges. My book Shine with ADHD released in January 2026 !
I enjoy working with teens and their families. I welcome a diverse clientele. I also love mentoring other clinicians interested in ADHD. Sorry Telehealth Only
I am a board-certified Child & Adolescent/Adult Psychiatrist in the Portland area.
I provide both therapy and medication management for children, teens, and adults. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each person’s needs. I also partner with families, schools, and other providers to support lasting growth and resilience.
I am a board-certified Child & Adolescent/Adult Psychiatrist in the Portland area.
I provide both therapy and medication management for children, teens, and adults. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each person’s needs. I also partner with families, schools, and other providers to support lasting growth and resilience.
Ivydale Psychiatry -Virtual Visit-Children &Adults
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-C, FNP-C, DNP
Online Only
We have expertise in treating children through adults, with minimal waiting time.
We offer a variety of psychiatrics mental health services such as initial psychiatric evaluation, medications management and follow up visit. We offer Psychiatrics mental health and addiction medicine virtually throughout Oregon
We have expertise in treating children through adults, with minimal waiting time.
We offer a variety of psychiatrics mental health services such as initial psychiatric evaluation, medications management and follow up visit. We offer Psychiatrics mental health and addiction medicine virtually throughout Oregon
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FAQ - About Child Psychiatry
What does a child psychiatrist do?
Child psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents. They support children and their families in navigating a wide range of challenges related to growing up, including academic difficulties, peer-related stress or bullying, family transitions such as divorce, and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. Treatment often includes age-appropriate therapy and, when appropriate, medication. Child psychiatrists also frequently collaborate with other professionals involved in a child’s care—such as therapists, pediatricians, teachers, or occupational therapists—to ensure a coordinated approach. They may also conduct developmental or psychological assessments to clarify diagnoses or determine the most effective treatment plan for a child. While child psychiatrists may see patients of any age under 18, many focus on specific developmental stages, such as the toddler years or adolescence.
How to find a child psychiatrist
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in working with children. The platform also offers additional filters to help you find a provider with relevant specialty areas who sees patients in your child’s age group. Each provider profile includes detailed information such as therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a provider is a good match for your child’s needs and developmental stage.