Specialized Mental Health Care for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Dr. Priti M. Kothari provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults throughout South Florida. As a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, she offers personalized treatment plans that address emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychiatric concerns using evidence-based care.
Her approach combines medication management, therapy recommendations, family collaboration, and integrative treatment strategies to help patients achieve lasting emotional wellness.
Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interferes with daily functioning. ADHD can affect academic performance, relationships, organization, and emotional regulation in children, adolescents, and adults.
Autism Spectrum
Disorder
Autism is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impaired social and communication skills, along with repetitive behaviors and restricted interests that are usually recognized during early childhood. Symptoms and severity can vary widely, affecting learning, behavior, and social interactions.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal human emotion. Many people experience nervousness or worry when faced with stressful situations, important decisions, or new experiences. However, when anxiety becomes excessive, persistent, or interferes with daily life, school, work, or relationships, professional evaluation and treatment may be beneficial.
OCD/TICS/Tourette's
Disorder
Tics are sudden, brief movements or sounds made by a person that are involuntary in nature. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors, while Tourette syndrome is characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics. These conditions may significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life.
Depression & Mood Disorders
Mood disorders are a category of mental illnesses that involve a significant change in mood. Although the average age of onset is around 30, mood disorders frequently occur during childhood and adolescence. Symptoms may include sadness, irritability, changes in sleep or appetite, low energy, and difficulty functioning at school, work, or home.
Sensory
Issues
Sensory issues refer to either hypersensitivity (over-responsiveness) or hyposensitivity (under-responsiveness) to sensory stimuli such as sounds, textures, lights, smells, or movement. Sensory processing difficulties can affect emotional regulation, behavior, social interactions, and daily activities.
Learning Disabilities/
Developmental Delay
Learning disabilities describe specific difficulties with acquiring and using academic skills such as reading, writing, math, or language. Developmental delays may affect communication, motor skills, social development, or cognitive abilities. Early identification and intervention can help children reach their full potential.
Eating
Disorders
Eating disorders are a group of psychiatric conditions characterized by abnormal eating behaviors that negatively affect a person's physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life. These disorders may include restrictive eating, binge eating, purging behaviors, or an unhealthy relationship with food and body image.
If you are concerned about your child's behavior, emotional well-being, developmental progress, or your own mental health, Dr. Priti Kothari provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and personalized treatment plans tailored to your needs. Call to schedule an appointment.