Adolescent, child & adult psychiatry, with therapy built into care
I'm Dr. Devraux Boshard, a board-certified child & adolescent and adult psychiatrist. My practice focuses on adolescents, and I also see children 6 and up and adults. I help with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, OCD, depression, sleep problems, and ADHD in children and teens.
- Who I seeTeens, children 6+ and adults
- InsuranceRegence BCBS, Moda, Aetna
- New evaluationsTypically within 1–3 weeks
- WhereSW Oak St. in downtown Portland; telehealth when appropriate
More than a medication check
Many psychiatry visits are brief medication checks. Most of my visits also include focused therapy time, so we work on skills and on what is happening at home and at school, not only on doses. For some patients I also offer longer, dedicated therapy sessions, and when weekly therapy elsewhere is the better fit, I work closely with your child's therapist.
I completed my child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and my general psychiatry residency at the University of Hawaii. My approach is collaborative and family-centered. I look at development, temperament, family life and school alongside symptoms, and I work with pediatricians, therapists and schools so everyone is pulling in the same direction.
Care for the problems that get in the way of daily life
- Anxiety & OCDWorry that takes over, panic, school avoidance, intrusive thoughts and rituals. Treated with CBT and exposure and response prevention, with medication when it helps.Learn more →
- DepressionLow mood, irritability, withdrawal and loss of interest in children, teens and adults. Careful evaluation, therapy and, when appropriate, medication.Learn more →
- Sleep problemsTrouble falling asleep, early waking, or a sleep schedule that has drifted. Behavioral approaches such as CBT for insomnia come first.Learn more →
- TraumaNightmares, fear, irritability or withdrawal after a frightening or overwhelming experience. Care that helps the person feel safe and regain their footing.Learn more →
- ADHD & behaviorEvaluation and treatment for children and teens with attention, impulsivity and behavior challenges at home and school, in the context of development, learning and family life.Learn more →
- Adult psychiatryAnxiety, OCD, depression and sleep problems in adults, including young adults continuing care from their teen years.Learn more →
These are some of the most common reasons families reach out, but they are not the only ones. I also see young people and adults with mood changes, grief, family conflict, school and peer difficulties, low self-esteem, developmental concerns, and stress around major life transitions. If you don't see your concern here, call and ask. If I'm not the right fit, I'll help you find who is.
From first call to a plan
A free 15-minute call
We talk briefly about what is going on and whether my practice is the right fit. If it isn't, I'll suggest where to turn.
A thorough evaluation
For children and teens, this is two visits: one with parents and one with your child. Adults have a single longer first visit.
A plan you understand
We decide together on therapy, medication, or both, and what to expect from each.
Ongoing care and coordination
Regular follow-up visits, with your permission to share updates with your pediatrician, therapist or school.
In-network with three major plans
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield
- Moda
- Aetna
Other plans may reimburse part of the cost as an out-of-network benefit. I provide a detailed receipt (superbill) for you to submit.
Referring a patient?
Pediatricians, therapists and school teams can expect a personal reply to every referral and a consult letter after the evaluation.
Not sure where to start?
A free 15-minute phone consultation is a low-pressure way to talk through what is going on and whether my practice is a good fit.