Child & Adolescent
Psychiatry
in Costa Mesa, CA
At BrainHealth Solutions, we understand the unique challenges children and teens can face as they grow and develop. Our compassionate psychiatric team provides specialized care to help young patients and their families navigate concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and other mental health conditions.
What Is Child &
Adolescent Psychiatry?
Child and adolescent psychiatry focuses on the emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of children and teens as they grow. Care looks at the whole picture—including development, family life, school, relationships, and overall well-being—to better understand what your child is experiencing.
Conditions We Treat
Children and teens may experience mental health concerns in different ways. Our team provides evaluation and treatment for:
- School-Related Concerns
- Eating Disorders
How We Support Your Child
Treatment is never one-size-fits-all. Depending on your child’s needs, care may include:
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
We take time to understand your child’s symptoms, development, history, strengths, and environment. When helpful, we may also consider information from parents, teachers, schools, or other providers.
Medication Management
When medication is appropriate, we take a careful and conservative approach with close follow-up. Treatment is adjusted over time based on your child’s response and changing needs.
Psychotherapy
Age-appropriate therapy can give children and teens a supportive space to better understand their emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Psychodynamic approaches may be incorporated when appropriate.
Parent & Family Guidance
Supporting a child often means supporting the family, too. We provide practical guidance to help parents navigate challenges at home, at school, and throughout different stages of development.
Video Visits
Secure telepsychiatry makes it possible for families across California to access care when an in-person visit isn’t convenient.
When Should You Reach Out?
You don’t have to wait for things to become overwhelming. Consider reaching out if you notice significant changes in your child’s mood, sleep, appetite, school performance, friendships, behavior, or ability to manage everyday situations.
Frequent worry, meltdowns, withdrawal, difficulty concentrating, or concerns raised by a teacher or pediatrician can also be reasons to seek an evaluation.
What to Expect
Your First Visit
The first appointment is an opportunity to listen, ask questions, and understand what your child and family are experiencing. Parents or guardians attend the initial visit and should bring your child’s insurance card, current medication list, and any relevant school reports or previous evaluations.
A Personalized
Treatment Plan
Following the evaluation, Dr. Yousefi and her team will discuss their findings and recommended next steps with you. Your child’s plan may involve therapy, medication management, family guidance, or a combination of approaches.
Ongoing Care
As your child grows, their needs can change. Regular follow-up appointments allow the treatment plan to evolve with them and provide continued support along the way.
Who Can Benefit From Child &
Adolescent Psychiatry?
Psychiatric care may be helpful when emotional, behavioral, or developmental concerns begin interfering with a child’s daily life, relationships, school, or family. An evaluation can also provide clarity when you’re unsure whether what you’re seeing is part of normal development or something that deserves additional support.
Academic Partnership
Our child and adolescent program is a residency teaching clinic. Senior psychiatry residents from Community Medical Center Long Beach see patients alongside Dr. Yousefi, who serves as the supervising attending physician and oversees each child’s care.
This team-based model allows families to benefit from multiple perspectives while helping expand access to appointments.
Meet Your Child’s Doctor
Mahtab K. Yousefi, MD
- Attending Physician
- Board-Certified Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist
Dr. Yousefi earned her MD at Wayne State University and completed a Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Fellowship at the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. She has received the Outstanding Empathy with Patients Award and the Excellence in Teaching Award. She cares for toddlers through teens and provides care in English and Farsi.
“I pride myself on listening closely and getting to know each patient's goals in a collaborative, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment.”
Insurances We Accept
We accept a range of insurance plans, including:
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need a diagnosis before scheduling?
No. You can schedule an evaluation if you have concerns about your child’s mood, behavior, development, school performance, or overall well-being. The evaluation helps determine whether psychiatric care may be appropriate.
Do parents attend the first appointment?
Yes. Parents or guardians attend the initial appointment and should be prepared to share relevant information about their child’s history, symptoms, school experience, and current medications.
Do you offer medication management?
Yes. When medication is appropriate, we provide careful prescribing and ongoing monitoring as part of a broader treatment plan.
Do you offer therapy?
Yes. Age-appropriate psychotherapy, including psychodynamic approaches, may be incorporated into your child’s care
when appropriate.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes. Secure video visits are available for families across California.
What ages does Dr. Yousefi see?
Dr. Yousefi cares for children from toddlers through teens. Visits are available in English and Farsi.
Where is your child psychiatry clinic?
Our child and adolescent psychiatry clinic is at 3151 Airway Ave, Building R, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Secure video visits are also available for families across California.
Visit Us
in Costa Mesa
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Monday through Friday,
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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for Kids to Grow & Thrive
With the right support, children and teens can better understand their emotions, navigate challenges, and build the skills they need to thrive. We’re here to help you find that support.
