Dr. Lauren A. Tipton, MD

Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Lauren Tipton, MD specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry. She works with patients ages five to 18, providing diagnosis, treatment, and medication management for a broad range of conditions including ADHD, anxiety, autism, bipolar Illness, depression, eating disorders, learning disorders, mood disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, OCD, and thought disorders. Dr. Tipton works with each patient's entire family unit to gain a complete understanding of their unique circumstances. In addition to prescribing medication as appropriate, her treatment strategy often includes recommending changes to lifestyle factors such as sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Dr. Tipton has always loved children. She appreciates that younger patients' developing minds offer a greater chance for change, and that early intervention can provide significant improvements.