thoughtful, personalized psychiatric care for children and adolescents
About Silverwing
Silverwing Psychiatry was founded by Dr. Allison Cotton with a clear purpose: to remove the barriers that prevent physicians from delivering thoughtful, relationship-centered psychiatric care. As demands from large healthcare systems continue to grow, more and more time gets devoted to administrative tasks, often at the expense of the patients who need attention most.
Built on a concierge model, Silverwing gives Dr. Cotton the time and freedom to truly understand each child and family rather than rushing through brief appointments. At its core, child and adolescent psychiatry is relational. Effective treatment depends on trust, collaboration, and continuity. By stepping outside the constraints of traditional healthcare systems, Silverwing is able to offer the attentive, individualized care that leads to the best outcomes for children and families.
Description of Services
Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation
A thorough diagnostic evaluation is the foundation of effective psychiatric care. We take the time needed to understand every factor affecting your child's mental and physical health — including nutrition, lifestyle, school performance, and family dynamics. When helpful, we collaborate with psychologists, educators, pediatricians, and therapists. We meet individually with your child and his or her caregivers so everyone feels heard and can speak openly. The result is a personalized treatment plan that goes well beyond medication.
Medication Management
Medication can be a highly effective part of psychiatric care, but it is never the whole picture. We take a relationship-based approach, working closely with patients and families to explore concerns, answer questions thoroughly, and ensure families feel informed and supported at every step. We intentionally allow the time and accessibility that meaningful care requires, and we never rush decisions. Together, we build individualized treatment plans that consider your child's emotional well-being, development, strengths, and daily life with the goal of helping them feel healthier and more confident.
Integrative Approach to Treatment
We believe the best psychiatric care is thoughtful, collaborative, and tailored to each child and family. We're open to exploring integrative approaches alongside medication, and we enjoy partnering with families to build multidisciplinary plans that may include therapy, lifestyle changes, nutrition, school supports, and carefully selected supplements. Through our partnership with Fullscript, families have access to high-quality supplements from vetted manufacturers. Our goal is for every family to feel informed, respected, and empowered throughout the process.
Above and Beyond
Every child deserves to feel genuinely understood and cared for. We strive to go above and beyond by being thorough, accessible, and fully present, whether a family is navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral challenges, or simply trying to better understand their child. We create a safe, judgment-free environment where both parents and children feel heard. Our commitment is not only to help young people feel better, but also to help them build confidence, resilience, and a lasting sense of well-being.