Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in New York City
Children and teenagers experience the world differently than adults and they deserve a sensitive psychiatric care that reflects that.
Dr. Thein is a double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist based in Tribeca, Manhattan, with specialized training in the emotional, developmental, and psychological needs of young people.
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, attention difficulties, mood changes, or something you cannot quite name yet, this is a space to figure it out together.
Who it is for
Child and adolescent psychiatry at North Star Psychiatry is designed for children ages 5 through 17 and their families. Families seek care here for a range of concerns, including:
Anxiety and excessive worry, including separation anxiety and school refusal
Depression, low mood, or emotional withdrawal
ADHD and attention or learning difficulties
OCD and repetitive behaviors
Behavioral challenges at home or school
Developmental concerns
Life transitions such as divorce, loss, or school changes
LGBTQIA+ youth seeking affirming, identity-informed care
If you are not sure whether what you are seeing in your child warrants an evaluation, that uncertainty is reason enough to reach out.
What to expect
An initial evaluation with Dr. Thein is a collaborative conversation. The evaluation process involves meeting with both the parent and child both separately and together to understand the full picture: your child's history, temperament, school life, relationships, and what has brought you here.
Dr. Thein draws on psychodynamic and developmental frameworks alongside current research to inform a treatment plan that fits your child, not just their diagnosis.
Depending on your child's needs, treatment may include:
Individual psychotherapy, including play therapy for younger children
Medication evaluation and management, when appropriate
Combined treatment integrating therapy and medication
Parent guidance and consultation
Meet Dr. Soe Thein, MD
Dr. Soe Thein, MD is an accomplished double board-certified psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy in a private practice in Tribeca.
Education
Emory University - B.S. in Neuroscience
University of California - Irvine - M.D. with distinction
University of California - Davis - General Psychiatry Residency
University of California - Davis - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training Program
Columbia University - Psychoanalytic candidate
Dr. Thein is a psychotherapist at heart and teaches psychodynamic therapy to residents and fellows. He is also the founder of a popular child mental health channel Good Enough Psychiatrist.
No waiting for weeks or months for an intake or follow-up.
When you're ready to seek help, you shouldn't have to spend months calling practices before finding an available psychiatrist. Streamlined clinic schedule means there is always an appointment time when you need the most.
Time
No more 15-minute med check appointments, where a doctor only knows you as a set of symptoms and diagnoses. I am a psychoanalyst at heart and take time to listen to your whole narrative, concerns and goals. Together, we will find a way.
Creative & Individualized Care
Tired of being stuck with a medication regimen or therapy that feels like a cookie cutter? I discuss latest evidence-based interdisciplinary treatments so you feel more control about your mental health. A good treatment plan should work with you, not against you.
Prompt Response. Direct Access
Every message, question is answered within 24 hours. No being put on hold or passed around multiple times to reach your psychiatrist. You will have my direct line.
Collaborative
No more disjointed care. Dr. Thein will collaborate with different members of your care team (physicians, teachers, parents, therapists, etc) so you can achieve your goal.