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Child Study Center Outpatient Therapy Clinic

Address

1210 Wolfe St.
The David M. Clark Center for Safe and Healthy Children
Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72202

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Contact Information

Clinic Phone Number
(501) 364-5150
New Patient Referrals
(501) 603-1860
All Other Fax Communications
(501) 603-1840

Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8 AM – 5 PM
Evening appointments by special arrangement
Tuesday
8 AM – 5 PM
Evening appointments by special arrangement
Wednesday
8 AM – 5 PM
Evening appointments by special arrangement
Thursday
8 AM – 5 PM
Evening appointments by special arrangement
Friday
8 AM – 5 PM
Evening appointments by special arrangement
Saturday
Closed

After Hours

If you are in need of urgent or emergency care call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department at your local hospital.

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COVID-19 Update

Before Coming to UAMS

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, think you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19, call the UAMS appointment center at (501) 686-8000 to reschedule your appointment. You may also ask if your appointment can be done by phone or video.

Patients who have had a COVID-19 infection may have in-person appointments at UAMS 21 days after infection or a positive COVID test, as long as your symptoms are improving. Please call the clinic where your appointment is scheduled if you have any questions about coming for an in-person visit. You may be able to have an appointment by phone or video while you are waiting for clearance for an in-person visit.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

UAMS has safety measures in place to protect our patients and employees. Everyone who comes to UAMS is required to wear a mask and pass a health screening before entering the building. You will also have your temperature taken. Please wear a clean mask to your clinic visit, and do not remove it until asked to do so by a UAMS employee.

Outpatient Visitor Guidelines

Beginning March 3, 2021, one person may come to your appointment with you. You may also include a friend or family member in your appointment by phone or video chat.

If you need a wheelchair from your car to your appointment, transport staff may be available at the main UAMS campus. Contact your clinic for more information.

Please visit our COVID-19 resources to learn more about what to expect at your appointment.

About Child Study Center Outpatient Therapy Clinic

The Child Study Center’s Outpatient Therapy Clinic serves the entire state of Arkansas, with over 1,000 new patients referred each year. The Center is operated in conjunction with the Psychiatric Research Institute (PRI) at UAMS. This clinic primarily treats children of ages preschool through 13, along with their parents or guardians. Located at the David M. Clark Center for Safe and Healthy Children at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, the Child Study Center’s highly-trained specialists can provide a personalized treatment plan for children with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties.

How Our Clinic Works

Each child will receive a thorough assessment, which consists of clinical interviews, mental status exams and reviews of existing evaluation or historical data. Based on this assessment, treatment is initiated or appropriate referrals are made for psychological evaluations and subsequent treatment plan recommendations. Consultation from a child psychiatrist, psychiatric social worker or other mental health specialist is available as needed.

If accepted for therapy, Child Study Center offers comprehensive specialized treatments including: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).

Conditions we can assess (but do not treat) include:

  • Specific Learning Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Intellectual Disability

Medication Management

Medication management, in combination with psychotherapy, can be an important part of the overall plan of care for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. Our medication management clinic is a teaching clinic with close supervision by full-time faculty. Every child is seen by a resident physician being trained to provide quality child and adolescent psychiatric care in consultation with a fully-trained faculty attending physician.

Our physicians conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations of children and adolescents and formulate an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with their family and therapist. Our primary goal is to best meet the needs of our patients to maximize success in school, social, and family interactions. Part of the advantage of a teaching clinic is that the latest research and evidence-based interventions are considered when forming an overall treatment plan.

Our Policy on Medication Management

All prescriptions should be taken as directed. It is very important to make and keep follow up appointments to allow appropriate monitoring of your medication. Note: we do not refill medication by phone.

Good care of your child requires that we do a proper assessment of how your child is responding to their medication before renewing it. This is especially true for controlled substances like stimulant medications and benzodiazepines. Before you leave your appointment, your doctor will make sure that you know how many days your prescription will last and will ensure both you and our staff know when you need to schedule your next appointment to make sure you do not run out of medication. If you are unable to come to your next appointment, make sure you schedule another appointment before your medication runs out. Some medications cannot be stopped abruptly. In an emergency, we will ask you to come to the clinic for an urgent appointment.

Psychotherapy at the Child Study Center

Our therapists work with both the child and his or her caregiver to provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral disorders. Specifically, therapists utilize a group of short- term psychological interventions called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help children and families learn coping skills to manage current difficulties and symptoms. Specific types of CBT interventions are frequently used to treat anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and behavioral difficulties.

Additionally, therapists at the Child Study Center are trained in highly specialized treatments that are not widely available in other clinics.

Parking Information

Please park in spots marked for patient parking.

Appointment Information

The Child Study Center Outpatient Therapy Clinic is by referral only. Your child’s primary care physician (PCP) should send a new patient referral to our fax number above. Once we receive the referral, our staff will contact your regarding the next steps for scheduling an appointment.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

For your first appointment, please bring a photo ID and your insurance card along with a list of any medications you’re taking, including over-the-counter medications. You should also bring any medical records you can provide, including slides or test results from other clinics.

Children must be accompanied to the mental health and psychiatric assessment appointment by their parent and/or legal guardian. The parent and/or legal guardian must attend family sessions as prescribed by the treatment plan.

For future appointments, please provide updated medical and insurance information.

Arkansas Children’s MyChart

Now you can manage your child’s medical information and connect with your Arkansas Children’s medical team anytime online with MyChart. MyChart lets you access every aspect of your child’s care whenever you need it. No more waiting for a call back to get answers; now, you can find the information you need in minutes.

MyChart at ACH enables you to:

  • Manage your child’s health information
  • Communicate with your child’s doctor
  • Access test results faster
  • Manage appointments
  • Request prescription refills
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Providers at Child Study Center Outpatient Therapy Clinic

Srinivasa B. Gokarakonda, M.D.

Srinivasa B. Gokarakonda, M.D. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Sufna  G. John, Ph.D.

Sufna G. John, Ph.D. Psychologist

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Nihit Kumar, M.D.

Nihit Kumar, M.D. Pediatric Psychiatrist

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Glenn R. Mesman, Ph.D.

Glenn R. Mesman, Ph.D. Psychologist

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Caroline Y. Nardi, M.D.

Caroline Y. Nardi, M.D. Psychiatrist

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Joy R. Pemberton, Ph.D.

Joy R. Pemberton, Ph.D. Psychologist

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Conditions Treated

UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Behavior Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorders
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Conditions
  • Disruptive Behavior
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Trauma and Stress Related Disorders

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual therapy
  • Medication Evaluation and Management
  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Psychological Evaluations
  • Psychotherapy

Areas of Expertise Represented at Child Study Center Outpatient Therapy Clinic

Behavioral Health

UAMS Health is committed to working within our community to reduce the stigma of mental illness for patients and their families. Behavioral health care at UAMS Health includes a wide …

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Pediatric Care

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