Children & Teens · Laredo, TX
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Laredo, TX
Specialist care for children and teenagers — ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep and behavior concerns — with a psychiatrist trained specifically in child and adolescent psychiatry.
In short: DaniCare Psychiatry provides child and adolescent psychiatric care in Laredo, Texas for ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep and behavior concerns. Dr. Dolani Ajanaku, M.D. completed advanced training in child and adolescent psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center. Visits are in person at 1700 E Saunders St, Suite B270 or by secure telehealth across Texas. Call (956) 266-8476.
- Children & teenagers
- Fellowship-trained at Montefiore
- Parents take part
- In person or telehealth
Why a child psychiatrist, and not a general one
Children are not small adults. The same symptom means different things at six, at eleven and at fifteen, medication is dosed and monitored differently as a child grows, and a great deal of the useful information comes from parents and teachers rather than from the child.
Dr. Dolani Ajanaku, M.D. completed advanced training in child and adolescent psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York, after general psychiatry residency at USF/Stony Brook University and an M.D. from Rutgers University School of Medicine. That training is the difference between treating a child and treating an adult who happens to be young.
What parents bring to us
School and focus
- Teacher notes about attention or behavior
- Homework battles that take over the evening
- Grades that do not match their ability
- Suspected ADHD or a request for an evaluation
- Refusing to go to school
Mood and behavior
- Worry, panic, or fear of separation
- Sadness, irritability, or withdrawal
- Outbursts and difficulty with transitions
- Sleep that will not settle
- Changes after a loss, a move, or a family change
If your child is in crisis or talking about self-harm, call or text 988, or call 911. Do not wait for an appointment.
How an appointment works for a child
You talk to us first
Request an appointment and tell us what is happening. Our team calls back within one business day, explains costs and checks insurance before anything is booked.
Evaluation with the family
A parent or guardian takes part throughout. We look at development, medical history, school, sleep, family context and the specific concerns you raised — and screen for conditions that look alike.
Findings explained to you
Your psychiatrist explains what was found and what it means for your child, in plain language, along with a written report where an evaluation produced one.
A plan and follow-up
The plan may involve school supports, strategies at home, therapy, and medication when appropriate — with follow-up visits to monitor growth, side effects and progress.
School support in Laredo
A diagnosis can open the door to formal school support. In Texas public schools, including Laredo ISD and United ISD, accommodations usually come through a Section 504 plan, and sometimes through special education services when a disability affects learning.
Bring your written report to the school counselor when you ask for a 504 meeting. The school runs its own eligibility process, and the report gives the committee clinical documentation to work from.
Child & teen ADHD evaluationEvaluación de TDAH para niños (español)
About medication for children
Most parents arrive with the same worry, and it deserves a straight answer: not every child needs medication, nothing is prescribed without a full evaluation first, and you will be told what the options are — including what happens if you would rather start without it. When medication is used, follow-up visits track growth, sleep, appetite and side effects rather than leaving you to manage it alone.
In person in Laredo, or by video
Our office is inside Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Suite B270. Telehealth appointments are available to families located anywhere in Texas, which helps when a parent cannot miss a full day of work or you live outside the city.
ADHD in children: the numbers
ADHD is one of the most common childhood conditions, and Hispanic children are diagnosed less often than their peers — not because they have ADHD less often, but because they are evaluated less often.
- 11.7%of U.S. children aged 3–17 — about 7 million — have a current ADHD diagnosis. CDC
- 8%of Hispanic children have been diagnosed with ADHD, compared with 11% of non-Hispanic children. CDC
- 13% vs 7%boys are diagnosed at nearly twice the rate of girls, which is part of why inattentive ADHD in girls is often missed until the teen years. CDC
Figures verified September 2026. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — only an evaluation can tell you whether ADHD explains your child’s difficulties.
Serving families in Laredo and South Texas
In-person visits take place at our Laredo office. Telehealth appointments are available to families anywhere in Texas, including:
- Laredo
- Rio Bravo
- El Cenizo
- Zapata
- San Ygnacio
- Hebbronville
- Encinal
- Cotulla
- Carrizo Springs
- Eagle Pass
- Anywhere in Texas
Our Laredo office
DaniCare PsychiatryLaredo Medical Center
1700 E Saunders St, Suite B270
Laredo, TX 78041-5401
Phone: (956) 266-8476
Child psychiatry in Laredo: frequently asked questions
At what age can a child see a psychiatrist?
There is no single cutoff — it depends on the concern and the child's development. Call (956) 266-8476 and our team will tell you whether an appointment makes sense for your child's age and what to expect.
Do I need a referral from my child's pediatrician?
No referral is needed to request an appointment with DaniCare, though some insurance plans require one for coverage. Our team checks your plan when you call.
Will I be in the appointment with my child?
Yes. A parent or guardian takes part in the process. Older teens may also have part of the visit on their own, which is normal and helps them speak openly.
Can my child be seen by video?
Yes. Telehealth appointments are available to children and teens located in Texas at the time of the visit, with a parent or guardian present. In-person visits are available at our Laredo office.
What should I bring?
Recent report cards and teacher comments, any previous evaluations or school paperwork such as a 504 plan or IEP, a list of current medications, and notes about when you first noticed the difficulties.
Do you take Medicaid or CHIP?
DaniCare works with plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid (including Superior), Molina, Ambetter and TRICARE. Call (956) 266-8476 and our team will verify your specific plan.
This page is for general information and is not a diagnosis or medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
