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Children & Teens · 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 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.
If your child is in crisis or talking about self-harm, call or text 988, or call 911. Do not wait for an appointment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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 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.
Figures verified September 2026. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — only an evaluation can tell you whether ADHD explains your child’s difficulties.
In-person visits take place at our Laredo office. Telehealth appointments are available to families anywhere in Texas, including:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DaniCare works with plans including Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Medicaid. 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.