Dr. Mary Nowlin, DO

Dr. Mary Nowlin, DO is a board-level trained psychiatrist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ, with more than 37 years of professional experience. She graduated from KIRKSVILLE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1986 and has spent her career developing deep expertise in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders across the pediatric population. Her practice emphasizes compassionate, confidential care tailored to children, adolescents, and their families. Dr. Nowlin emphasizes a respectful, family-centered approach. She prioritizes clear communication with caregivers, setting realistic goals, and involving families in shared decision-making. Her practice values confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and a warm, nonjudgmental environment where children and adolescents feel heard and supported. For many families, her long experience provides reassurance when navigating complex developmental or behavioral concerns.

Clinical Focus and Expertise

• Extensive experience in the …diagnosis and management of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning and language-related disorders, intellectual and developmental delays, and related behavioral challenges.
• Skilled in evaluating complex cases with co-occurring mood, anxiety, sleep, or behavioral symptoms and creating coordinated care plans that address the whole child.
• Strong background in pediatric psychopharmacology and safe medication management when pharmacotherapy is indicated, with careful monitoring for effectiveness and side effects.

Services Offered

• Comprehensive pediatric psychiatric evaluations: detailed clinical interviews, developmental history, collateral information gathering (schools, therapists, pediatricians), and use of standardized rating scales when appropriate.
• Individualized treatment planning: evidence-based, developmentally appropriate recommendations that may combine behavioral interventions, psychotherapy referrals, school-based supports, and family-focused strategies.
• Pediatric medication management: initiation and follow-up of psychotropic medications with a focus on symptom control, functional improvement, and ongoing safety monitoring.
• Care coordination: communication and collaboration with primary care providers, neurologists, therapists (speech, occupational, behavioral), and school teams to implement consistent strategies across settings.
• Telehealth appointments available for initial and follow-up visits to increase access and continuity of care.
• Accepts new patients and works to establish accessible entry points for families seeking assessment or second opinions.

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