Announcing Weekend Appointments Available Now! No Waitlist!

Because your child’s health shouldn’t depend on a 9-to-5 clock.

If you’re a parent in the Chicagoland area, you know the drill: your “free time” is usually spent idling on the Kennedy Expressway or navigating the school pickup line, all while mentally checking off a list of things you’re already late for. When you finally decide to seek pediatric mental health support, the last thing you need is a six-month waitlist or an appointment time that forces your child to miss math class.

We’ve talked to so many families who are tired of choosing between their child’s academic success and their emotional well-being. At Mind-Body Pediatric Psychiatry, we believe that’s a choice no parent should have to make.

Modern Pediatric Mental Health for Busy Illinois Families

We decided it was time to change the schedule, not your life. By offering holistic child psychiatry via telehealth, we remove the stress of city traffic and office waiting rooms. Whether you are looking for ADHD management, anxiety treatment, or adolescent depression support, our goal is to provide expert care that fits into your actual calendar.

We are proud to welcome Tatiana to the Mind-Body Pediatric Psychiatry team. She joins us with a deep commitment to the mental wellness of children and adolescents. As a long-time Chicagoan herself, Tatiana knows the unique pulse of this city. You’ll love her holistic and integrative approach to care.

Tatiana brings a warm, integrative approach to treating anxiety, ADHD, and mood challenges. She doesn’t just look at symptoms. She looks at the whole child, their nutrition, their sleep, and their environment, to create an individualized plan that actually works for your family’s real life.

In times as fast-paced as these, the traditional 9-to-5 clinic model doesn’t always work for modern families. We balance work and school and social engagements. We have team sports and play dates and after school activities. And we know that fitting ‘one more thing’, even if it is as important as your child’s mental health, sometimes just doesn’t work. By offering weekend availability, we will:

• Reduce School Disruption
  • When you can receive consistent care, from the comfort of your home, without the pressure of making up missed assignments or the end-of-day fatigue, you can find more success in implementing mental health strategies.
• Support Working Parents
  • Your career is important. We’re taking the “meeting vs. therapy” dilemma off your plate.
• A Regulated Start
  • There’s something about a Saturday morning, the slower pace allows kids (and parents) to show up to a session feeling more grounded and ready to connect.

The addition of Tatiana and our new weekend hours are part of our mission to provide accessible care with no wait times. We know that when a child is struggling, every day counts. Long waitlists to get the treatment you deserve are…unacceptable.

By expanding our team and our hours, we are doing our part to ensure that Chicago families have a partner in mental health. Mind-Body is both flexible and as dedicated as you need.

If you’ve been holding your breath waiting for a window to open in your family’s hectic schedule, we have some good news. Tatiana Valdez, MSN, PMHNP-BC is officially welcoming new families across Illinois into her practice.

We know that when your child is struggling, “eventually” isn’t good enough. Whether you’ve been searching for a provider who truly “gets” your child’s unique needs, or you simply need a weekend appointment that doesn’t require rushing out of work, Tatiana is ready to meet you where you are.

Note on Insurance: Tatiana is currently Out-of-Network (OON), with BCBS coverage anticipated for February 2026! We can provide superbills for reimbursement in the meantime.