No. While many families come to us through pediatrician referrals, you can schedule directly by calling our Mount Laurel office at (201) 256-1456 or completing our online inquiry form. If your pediatrician has records or concerns to share, we're happy to coordinate with them (with your permission).

Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) can diagnose, prescribe medication, and conduct comprehensive evaluations. Most initial evaluations at our Mount Laurel clinic are performed by our psychiatric NPs. More on PMHNPs. 

Child psychologists hold doctoral degrees (PhD or PsyD) and are trained in psychological testing, assessment, and therapy.

All of our therapists are licensed, graduate-trained clinicians with extensive clinical experience, and have worked with hundreds of children and teens.

Most initial evaluations at our Mount Laurel clinic are conducted by our experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners, who specialize in pediatric mental health and comprehensive diagnostic assessments. If specialized psychological testing is needed, our child psychologists are available to provide additional assessments.

It depends on your child's needs. Some families see significant improvement within 6-12 weeks. Others benefit from longer-term support, especially for complex or co-occurring conditions. We'll give you a realistic timeline after the initial evaluation and adjust as your child progresses. Our goal is always to equip your child with skills they can use independently, not keep them in therapy forever.

Yes. Many families work with us to get appropriate school accommodations through 504 plans or IEPs. Our evaluations provide documentation that can be shared with schools, and we can advocate for you with school counselors, teachers, or special education teams (with your permission) to ensure your child gets the support they need.

You are welcome to use the school district name in this answer, but don't guarantee we provide all the documentation needed to get a 504 or IEP as that varies by district.

Our Mount Laurel clinic includes psychiatric nurse practitioners who specialize in pediatric medication management. If medication is recommended, they'll explain options, answer your questions, and monitor your child closely. Many families appreciate that medication management happens in the same place as therapy, so our providers coordinate and everyone is on the same page.

Yes. Blackbird Health serves children as young as two years old. For younger children, we use play-based assessment and therapy approaches that are developmentally appropriate and engaging.

What if we've tried therapy before and it didn't work?

You're not alone, many families come to us after unsuccessful experiences elsewhere. Often, therapy doesn't work because: (1) an underlying condition wasn't identified, (2) the approach wasn't right for the child, or (3) there wasn't coordination between providers. Our comprehensive evaluation uncovers what was missed, and our coordinated care team ensures all factors are addressed. That's why 85% of our patients see meaningful improvement.

Our Mount Laurel clinic offers comprehensive psychology services for children including full psychiatric assessments, ADHD testing, autism evaluations, anxiety and depression assessments, developmental evaluations, executive function assessments, occupational therapy evaluations, and speech and language evaluations. Our experienced team uses evidence-based assessment tools to create a complete picture of your child's strengths and needs.

We offer a full range of child therapy services in Mount Laurel including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), play therapy, art therapy, talk therapy, trauma-focused therapy, family therapy, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Our therapists select the approach based on your child's age, needs, and what will be most effective for their situation.

At our Mount Laurel, NJ location, we accept Horizon BCBS of NJ, Aetna, Optum, Evernorth (Cigna), AmeriHealth, and are certified out-of-network providers for Tricare. We also work with other major insurance plans. Call us at (201) 256-1456 to verify your specific coverage.

Yes. Our Century Parkway location offers convenient free parking for families. The clinic is easily accessible from Route 38 and I-295, serving families throughout South Jersey including Moorestown, Cherry Hill, Marlton, Medford, and surrounding Burlington and Camden County areas.

Yes. Most clinicians see patients both in-clinic and virtually. All initial evaluations are conducted virtually to allow us to observe children and adolescents in their natural environment, often providing meaningful insight into how they function in daily life. Families can request that ongoing care be in-person or virtual.