About
Dr. Amelia Chisolm Goodenough is a pediatric psychiatrist in New Orleans, Louisiana, board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry. She trained at Tulane University School of Medicine and practices at South Central LA Human Services Authority, South Central Louisiana Human, Tulane Medical Center Psychiatry, and East Jefferson General Hospital.
Dr. Goodenough treats children and adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, behavioral disorders such as DMDD, ODD, and Conduct Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Her treatments include Psychological Therapy, Psychiatric Screening Tests, and Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment, along with medication management and psychotherapy. She works collaboratively with other providers and institutions and speaks English. Dr. Goodenough focuses on community pediatric mental health in Louisiana's underserved rural areas, offering both telemedicine and face-to-face sessions through the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority.
Conditions Treated
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Behavioral Disorders (e.g. DMDD, ODD, Conduct Disorder)
Specialized Treatments
- Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Diagnostic Evaluation
- Psychiatric Screening Tests (e.g. CBC, CMP, Liver & Thyroid Tests, Vitamin Levels)
- Psychological Therapy (e.g. Supportive, Cognitive-Behavioral)