Behavioral & Developmental Services for Children & Teens

From Heartache to Hope to Healing

For more than 30 years, the clinical team at Help For Your Child have been the trusted resource for children and families in the Pittsburgh area navigating behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges.

Real problems. Real help. Real results.

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30+
Years of Clinical Experience
5
Convenient Locations
Many
Insurance Plans Accepted
1,000s
Helped & Thriving
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You Are Not Alone

We Understand What You're Going Through

If you're here, you may be feeling overwhelmed, worried, and worn out. The daily challenges, the calls from school, and the sleepless nights spent searching for answers. These are the same struggles we hear from parents every day.

With the right support, hope and healing are possible. Through comprehensive evaluations, personalized treatment plans, and a compassionate team devoted to their success, children facing behavioral and emotional challenges can make meaningful progress.

For more than 30 years, Dr. John Carosso and Help For Your Child have partnered with hundreds of Pittsburgh-area families through some of their toughest seasons of life. We would be honored to walk alongside yours, too.

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Specialized Treatment

We Focus on the Biggest Challenges Affecting Children Today

Every child is different. So is every diagnosis. We take the time to fully understand your child's needs and provide professional, personalized care to address a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and developmental issues.

Autism Services

For autism evaluations & ABA therapy, visit our sister practice: Autism Centers of Pittsburgh.

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ADHD / ADD

Attention, focus, and hyperactivity — properly evaluated and treated.

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Anxiety & Fears

From social anxiety to panic — we help kids learn to manage what scares them.

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Behavioral Disorders

Defiance, anger, and conflict — there are real answers.

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Depression & Mood

Recognizing and treating childhood depression before it takes root.

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Learning Difficulties

Dyslexia, auditory processing, and learning-related struggles.

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Comprehensive Care

The Trusted Practice for Everything Your Child Needs

From the initial evaluation to ongoing therapy and medication management, our team provides complete continuity of care — all under one roof.

Diagnostic Evaluations

Dr. John Carosso, Psy.D. conducts comprehensive, family-centered psychological evaluations with minimal wait times — providing you clarity, documentation, and a clear path forward.


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Medication Management

Dr. Robert Lowenstein, M.D. provides expert medical evaluations and personalized medication management, ensuring treatments are safe, effective, and carefully monitored.

✓ Telehealth Available
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Outpatient Counseling

Individual, group, and family therapy for children, teens, and the parents supporting them. Telehealth available.

✓ Telehealth Available
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IBHS / Wraparound Services

Intensive Behavioral Health Services delivered directly in the home, school, or community to support children with complex behavioral needs.


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Accessible to Every Family

Major Insurance Plans Accepted

Insurance hurdles should not stand in the way of the care your child needs. We work with many different carriers so you can stay focused on what matters most.

Highmark Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Cross Blue ShieldUPMC Health PlanAetnaCignaMagellan HealthOptumTricareMedicaid
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Bring Peace Back to Your Home

Your child deserves a team distinguished by experience, expertise, and genuine compassion. We are ready to help. Reaching out is the first and most important step.

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