Mental & Behavioral Health
At Panda Pediatrics, we believe your child’s emotional, mental, and social needs are just as important as their physical health.
We provide psychiatry, psychological testing, mental and behavioral health services to children & adolescents as part of an integrated, whole-person treatment plan.
Services include Individual & Family Therapy, Play Therapy, along with diagnosis and treatment for:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Substance Use Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality & Mood Disorders
Welcoming All Who Need Care
1 in 5 children in our community grapples with mental health challenges. At Panda Pediatrics, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible pediatric mental health services and being a trusted resource for families seeking help. Regardless of income or insurance status.
As part of the Heartland family, Panda Pediatrics accepts patients who are uninsured, children covered by Medicaid/KanCare, and most commercial insurance. We offer a sliding fee scale for our patients, making high-quality care affordable. Patients who fit our income guidelines (≤ 200% Federal Poverty Level) are eligible for the sliding fee scale once they provide proof of income. This sliding fee scale is used to discount all out-of-pocket costs.
Your Child's Mental & Behavioral Health Team
Dr. Meaghan McEachern
Clinical Psychologist
Trauma treatment, play therapy, neurodivergence, and psychological testing.
Dr. Nick Evangelidis
CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST
Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist.
MEGAN DAVIES
LSCSW, Therapist
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certified. Pediatric Therapist.
BRIANNA JOHNSON
LCPC, CHILD & FAMILY THERAPIST
Megan Low
LCMFT, THERAPIST
Alyson Weiser
APRN, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatry
Susan Chase
LSCSW, Therapist
Kim Roedl
LCMFT, Therapist
Telehealth Only
Play Therapy at Panda Pediatrics
Play is the language of children. We use strategies such as Play Therapy to help kids improve their mental health.
At Heartland Panda Pediatrics, our Registered Play Therapist works with children using play to help them communicate their feelings and issues that may be troubling them. This type of therapy is helpful for children who experience:
- Behavioral problems, such as anger management,grief and loss, divorce and abandonment, and crisis and trauma.
- Behavioral disorders, such as anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), autism or pervasive developmental, academic and social developmental, physical and learning disabilities, and conduct disorders.
In addition to being an effective method of identifying and treating mental health issues, play therapy also teaches children that it is safe (and maybe even fun) to express their feelings with a therapist.
News & Information from Heartland
Open Enrollment Is Coming: Know Your Health Insurance Options
What you need to know: Now is your opportunity to secure the health insurance coverage you need, make changes to your existing plan, or explore new affordable options.
Medical Interpreters Help Connect Spanish-Speaking Families to Care
“We want to promote the services our clinic offers while also building a stronger sense of community with our patients,” Laura said. “At Heartland, patients can receive not only high-quality medical care, but also support in a welcoming environment where, regardless of their background or circumstances, they can feel safe, cared for and connected to our city and the resources our community provides.”
Community Baby Shower Brings Free Resources to Douglas County Parents
The “It Takes a Village” Baby Shower is designed to help parents prepare for a new baby while connecting families already raising young children with additional resources
Understanding Changes to Patient Portal Access for Teens
Heartland Community Health Center and Panda Pediatrics are updating how parents and guardians access the patient portals of children ages 13–17.
Measles Detected in Local Wastewater: What You Need to Know
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has announced that measles virus has been detected in wastewater serving the Lawrence area. At this time, there are no confirmed cases of measles in Douglas County, but the finding suggests the virus may be circulating in the community and serves as an important reminder to stay informed and prepared
They’re Here: Spring Allergies and How to Spot, Prevent, and Treat them
Spring allergy season has started in Kansas, and for many families, it looks a lot like a lingering cold. So how do you tell the difference, and what can you actually do about it?
If You Are Experiencing A Crisis
If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help. Reach out to the Suicide Hotline by calling or texting 9-8-8 any time. It’s free and confidential.
The Bert Nash Center provides emergency mental health services 24-hours a day, 7 days a week to people of all ages in Douglas County. If you are experiencing a crisis and need immediate assistance, call 785-843-9192.
