How do I know if my child needs a psychiatric evaluation?

If your child is experiencing persistent emotional, behavioral, attention, learning, or school-related concerns, a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation can help identify the underlying factors and guide appropriate treatment.

Do you diagnose ADHD?

Yes. We provide comprehensive ADHD evaluations that assess attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation, developmental history, sleep, and learning concerns.

Does every child need medication?

No. Medication is recommended only when clinically appropriate and is considered as one part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

Will you coordinate care with my child's therapist or pediatrician?

Yes. With your permission, we collaborate with therapists, pediatricians, schools, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.

Do you offer telehealth appointments?

Yes. Secure telehealth appointments are available for families throughout Texas when clinically appropriate.

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Care for ADHD, Anxiety & Autism in Austin, TX

Peak Mind Psychiatry provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and personalized mental health care for children and adolescents in Austin, Texas, with secure telehealth appointments available throughout Texas.

We help children and teens with ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, emotional regulation, and behavioral challenges through individualized, evidence-based care.

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A child who melts down after school isn’t a diagnosis. It could be anxiety.

Sleep deprivation.
ADHD.
Autism.
School stress.
Sensory overload.

The goal isn’t to label quickly. The goal is to understand what’s actually happening.

Before becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Peter Clauter worked as a mechanical engineer. That systems-based mindset shapes how he practices mental health care today: carefully, thoughtfully, and without rushing.

Mental health symptoms are rarely simple. Good treatment starts by understanding the whole system.

Specialized care for the conditions affecting everyday life.

Simple, clear, and designed to reduce overwhelm.

Care tailored to where you are now.

Thoughtful Care That Puts Your Child First

Comprehensive 90-minute psychiatric evaluations
Personalized treatment plans
Evidence-based medication management
Collaborative care with therapists and pediatricians
Developmentally appropriate treatment
In-person appointments in Austin
Secure telehealth throughout Texas
Insurance accepted through Headway

Thoughtful psychiatric care built on systems thinking.

Peter Clauter is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in child, adolescent, and young adult mental health care.

He earned his Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Austin and previously worked as a mechanical engineer — a background that shaped his careful, analytical, systems-based approach to psychiatric treatment.

He has years of experience working with children, teens, and families navigating complex mental health challenges.

His philosophy is simple:

Understand deeply.
Treat carefully.
Adjust thoughtfully.

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Transparent care. Clear pricing.

We accept insurance through Headway, including:

For other plans, private pay fees apply and I provide detailed superbills you can submit for out of network reimbursement. I accept all major credit cards and HSA/FSA cards.

You don’t need another generic answer.
You need clarity.

Whether your child is struggling with ADHD, anxiety, mood, eating, or something harder to name, we’re here to help figure it out.

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