Specialized Psychiatric Care for Children and Teens
Now Accepting New PatientsChildren and teenagers have unique developmental, emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric needs. ClarityPoint Behavioral Health provides specialized psychiatric care for children and adolescents, including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, family-centered treatment, and coordination with therapists, pediatricians, and schools when appropriate.
Families from Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, and across Montgomery County, Maryland, can see us in person, and we offer telepsychiatry for patients located anywhere in Maryland.
Our child and adolescent psychiatry services address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns.
ADHD can affect attention, organization, impulse control, and activity level at home and at school. We complete a careful evaluation that gathers information from parents, the child, and — with permission — teachers, then build a plan that may include medication, parent guidance, and school recommendations.
Learn more →Excessive worry, separation anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, and specific fears can keep children from school, friendships, and activities. We help families understand what is happening and provide treatment, including medication when appropriate and coordination with a therapist.
Learn more →In young people, depression may look like irritability, withdrawal, changes in sleep or appetite, falling grades, or loss of interest. We evaluate safety carefully and offer individualized treatment with close follow-up.
Learn more →Children and teens on the autism spectrum often experience co-occurring anxiety, ADHD, irritability, mood changes, or sleep problems. We provide psychiatric care for these concerns and partner with families and the child's other providers.
Learn more →Frequent meltdowns, aggression, defiance, or difficulty managing emotions can strain the whole family. We look for the underlying causes — such as ADHD, anxiety, mood, or trauma — and create a plan that supports both the child and the parents.
ODD involves a persistent pattern of angry or irritable mood, arguing, and defiance toward adults. Treatment focuses on identifying co-occurring conditions, supporting parents with effective strategies, and referring to behavioral therapy when helpful.
DMDD is characterized by severe, recurrent temper outbursts and persistent irritability between outbursts. Careful diagnosis is important, and treatment is tailored to the child's needs, often combining family support, therapy referral, and medication when indicated.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can cause intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that take up time and cause distress. We evaluate symptoms, provide medication management when appropriate, and help families connect with exposure-based therapy.
Learn more →After a frightening or overwhelming experience, some children develop nightmares, avoidance, irritability, or difficulty feeling safe. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric care and coordinate with trauma-focused therapists.
Learn more →Refusing or dreading school is often a sign of anxiety, depression, bullying, or learning difficulties. We work with families — and schools, with consent — to understand the cause and help the child return to learning.
We evaluate and treat mood disorders in young people, including depression and bipolar-spectrum conditions, with careful monitoring and family involvement.
Learn more →When medication is part of the plan, we explain the options, benefits, and possible side effects in clear language, start carefully, and monitor closely at follow-up visits.
Learn more →Parents and caregivers are essential partners. We include families in evaluation and treatment planning, while also respecting the developing independence and privacy of adolescents.
With written consent, we communicate with your child's therapist, pediatrician, and school team so that everyone is working toward the same goals.
Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr. Vivienne Gomes is an Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist who provides compassionate, individualized care to patients across the lifespan. She is passionate about understanding each patient's individual needs and meeting them where they are in their journey toward greater well-being.
Dr. Gomes has a special interest in working with athletes and serving her community. Her approach combines medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and individualized, evidence-informed treatment strategies. She believes in creating a collaborative environment where patients feel heard, understood, and confident in their care.
Dr. Gomes earned her medical degree from the American University of Integrative Sciences, St. Maarten School of Medicine, and completed her psychiatry residency and fellowship training through Michigan State University, Western Michigan University School of Medicine, and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Yes. ClarityPoint Behavioral Health provides psychiatric care for children and adolescents as well as adults. Our team includes Vivienne Gomes, M.D., an Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist.
We treat children, adolescents, and adults. If you have a question about whether we can see your child at their current age, please call us at 301-658-2419 and our staff will help you.
Yes. We provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults, and develop an individualized treatment plan that can include medication, psychoeducation, and coordination with schools or other providers.
Yes. For children and adolescents, parents or guardians are an important part of the evaluation and treatment. Depending on the child's age, part of the visit may also include time for the young person to speak with the provider privately.
Yes. With your written permission, we can communicate with therapists, pediatricians, primary care providers, and schools to support a coordinated treatment plan.
Yes. We offer secure video appointments for patients who are physically located in Maryland at the time of their visit, as well as in-person visits at our Gaithersburg office.
Our team is accepting new child and adolescent patients in Gaithersburg and by telehealth throughout Maryland.
