Infant Mental Health
Infant Mental Health refers to the social, emotional, and relational wellbeing of children from birth to age three, and the foundational support they receive from their caregivers. It’s not about diagnosing babies. It’s about understanding them.
Emotional wellness starts early. Whether you’re navigating sleep disruptions, intense crying, or simply wondering what your child’s behavior is trying to tell you, we are here to help you reflect, respond, and feel more confident in your caregiving. Early relationships shape the developing brain. When caregivers feel supported, children thrive. Our approach draws from infant mental health principles, developmental psychology, and trauma-informed care to support relational healing.
Compassionate care from the very beginning
Strengthening the parent-child bond through attuned, responsive care
Understanding your baby’s communication - from cues to tantrums
Helping caregivers make sense of emotional/ developmental concerns
Supporting mental health during the transition to parenthood
When should I consider intant mental health?
Concerns about your baby’s regulation, development, or relationships
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected in your parenting role
Navigating perinatal mental health concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, grief)
Seeking guidance on attachment or behavior
For what ages is infant mental health appropriate?
Infant Mental Health services support ages 0–3, nurturing early relationships and regulation. Theraplay builds on this foundation for ages 3–8, fostering playful connection and caregiver confidence
Who at child and teen solutions provides infant mental health?
Jessica Crowley, LMHC, one of our team members at CATS, is an Infant Mental Health practitioner.
Child and Teen Solutions (CATS) is a mental health clinic based in Seattle, Washington. We are staffed by psychologists and therapists who specialize in children, teens, young adults, and parent coaching. We offer both in-person and telehealth services. Our office is located in the Madison Park neighborhood, near Lake Washington.