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Dr. Houck is a board‑certified psychiatrist specializing in both general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. She works with children, teens, and adults seeking support for a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, post‑traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. Her clients often appreciate her calm, steady presence and her ability to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals and families feel heard and understood.
Her therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence‑based care, thoughtful assessment, and a deep respect for each patient’s unique experiences. Dr. Houck integrates medication management with supportive, developmentally informed conversations, tailoring treatment to the needs of each age group. She values collaboration with patients and families, ensuring that treatment decisions are clear, transparent, and aligned with long‑term well‑being. Her style is empathetic, patient‑centered, and focused on helping individuals build resilience and confidence.
Dr. Houck completed her general psychiatry training in 2023 and her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship in 2025, giving her extensive experience across the lifespan. Her background includes working with diverse clinical presentations in both outpatient and higher‑acuity settings, allowing her to approach complex cases with clinical precision and compassion. She is board‑certified through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, reflecting her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of psychiatric practice.
At Advanced Psychiatric Health, Dr. Houck provides comprehensive psychiatric care with a focus on accessibility and continuity. She offers in‑office appointments as well as remote sessions for patients and families who benefit from the flexibility of virtual care. Her goal is to support each patient in achieving emotional stability, improved functioning, and a greater sense of overall well‑being.
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Medication Management - Guidance and support in safely using prescribed medications to manage symptoms and improve overall well-being.
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