SERVICES / MENTAL HEALTH
Pediatric Mental Health Care
Helping young people feel heard, supported & understood.
Growing up comes with emotional, social, and developmental changes—and sometimes it can be difficult to know when your child may need additional support. Above & Beyond provides compassionate mental health care for children and adolescents, helping families better understand what they’re seeing and determine thoughtful next steps together.
Pediatric Mental Health Care for Children in Seymour, TN
Maybe your child seems more worried than usual, has become withdrawn or irritable, is struggling to focus at school, or simply doesn’t seem like themselves. Sometimes the change is obvious. Other times, it’s a collection of small things that leaves you wondering whether something more may be going on.
Not every difficult season means there is a mental health condition. But when changes persist or begin affecting school, relationships, family life, or your child’s overall well-being, talking with a mental health provider can provide valuable perspective.
At Above & Beyond, you don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what’s wrong. We’ll start by listening.
Thoughtful Evaluations & Treatment Plans
Children and adolescents don’t always experience—or communicate—mental health concerns the same way adults do. What looks like a behavioral issue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, or withdrawal may have a more complicated story behind it.
Our approach considers what your child is experiencing alongside their health history, development, home and school environment, symptoms, and individual needs.
We also recognize the important role parents and caregivers play. Our goal is to create an environment where families can share their concerns while helping young patients feel respected, comfortable, and included in their care.
Signs Your Child May Benefit From Support
Changes in Mood
Persistent sadness, irritability, frequent emotional changes, or reactions that seem different from your child’s usual behavior may be worth discussing.
Worry & Anxiety
Excessive worry, fears, physical complaints, difficulty separating, or avoiding certain situations can sometimes signal that anxiety is becoming difficult to manage.
Attention & Focus
Difficulty concentrating, staying organized, completing schoolwork, remembering responsibilities, or managing impulses may begin affecting learning and everyday life.
Changes at School
A noticeable change in grades, attendance, behavior, motivation, or relationships with classmates can sometimes reflect challenges beyond academics.
Sleep & Daily Routines
Significant changes in sleep, energy, motivation, or established routines can provide important clues about how a young person is feeling.
Withdrawal & Relationships
Pulling away from family, friends, activities, or interests they previously enjoyed may be a reason to check in and better understand what’s going on.
A Personalized Approach to Pediatric Mental Health
Depression treatment should reflect the person experiencing it—not just the diagnosis. Above & Beyond provides psychiatric evaluation, psychoeducation, medication management, and brief therapeutic modalities as part of individualized mental health care.
Evaluation & Personalized Treatment
The first priority is understanding what your child is experiencing. A thoughtful evaluation gives your provider an opportunity to consider symptoms, history, development, and concerns before discussing a treatment plan with your family.
Medication Management When Appropriate
Medication may be considered for some children and adolescents depending on their individual needs and diagnosis. When it is appropriate, your provider will discuss the treatment, answer questions, and provide ongoing follow-up to monitor how your child is responding.
Support for Patients & Families
Mental health care works best when young people feel heard and families understand the plan. We provide education and guidance to help patients and caregivers better understand what they’re experiencing, their treatment options, and what to expect moving forward.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
We want care to be within reach. Mental health and hormone therapy can be covered by insurance. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare commercial plans.
Meet Your Provider
Jade Bray
Jade Bray is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in evaluating mental health symptoms and supporting individuals through evidence-based care, including medication management when appropriate. She is passionate about providing holistic, integrative, and compassionate mental health care that meets people where they are. Jade’s goal is to help her community navigate the barriers that often stand in the way of healing and to create a safe, supportive space for growth and overall wellness.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
You know your child better than anyone. If something has changed and you’re unsure what it means or what to do next, a conversation can be a good place to start. Above & Beyond provides a welcoming, non-judgmental environment where young people can feel heard and families can find thoughtful guidance and support.
Common Questions About Pediatric Mental Health Care:
How do I know if my child should see a mental health provider?
Changes in mood, behavior, attention, sleep, relationships, school performance, or everyday functioning can all be reasons to check in. You don’t need to know whether your child has a specific condition before scheduling an evaluation.
What age does my child need to be to receive care?
Above & Beyond treats patients up to 16 years old for mental health-related care.
What happens during a pediatric mental health evaluation?
Your provider will work to understand your concerns, your child’s symptoms and history, and how those challenges are affecting everyday life. The specific evaluation process can vary depending on the child’s age, concerns, and individual circumstances.
Will I be involved in my child’s care?
Parents and caregivers can be an important part of pediatric mental health care. How information is shared and how family members participate can depend on the patient’s age, individual circumstances, and applicable privacy requirements.
Will my child have an opportunity to talk with the provider privately?
Depending on your child’s age and circumstances, there may be times when speaking privately with the provider is appropriate. Your provider can explain how appointments are structured and how privacy is handled while keeping families appropriately involved.
Does pediatric mental health treatment always involve medication?
No. Treatment is individualized. Medication may be appropriate for some patients, but recommendations depend on the evaluation, the concerns being treated, and the individual needs of the child or adolescent.
Can you help with anxiety or depression in children and adolescents?
Above & Beyond provides mental health care for concerns including anxiety and depression. An evaluation can help determine what your child is experiencing and what type of treatment or support may be appropriate.
Do you evaluate children for ADHD?
Above & Beyond offers both in-person and virtual mental health appointments. Your provider can help determine what type of care is appropriate based on your individual needs.
Care that goes above and beyond.
★★★★★I’ve been seeing Jade for about 3 months now and I have nothing but amazing things to say about her. I call myself her problem child. She has always been so patient, kind and understanding with any and all of my concerns. I am truly so grateful for her.
Erin S.
★★★★★Always a great experience here! Everyone is so welcoming, and they always make you feel so confident. Cannot speak highly enough of Bailey, Jade, and Chris! We are so incredibly thankful for the services they provide in one location.
Brandi H.
★★★★★The staff is amazing! Bailey is great to follow up with me on labs, etc. and she works hard to make sure that I feel my best. I am very thankful for all they have done to help me feel better than I have in a long time.
Melissa W.