Drs. Rebecca Cho and Brandon Gimbel explain why North Star operates outside of insurance network, semphasizing that private pay allows for longer appointments, better communication, and the kind of comprehensive care that child psychiatry truly requires.

Dr. Rebecca Cho shares how she builds trust with young patients, by using humor, curiosity, and a clear message that their voice matters. Even when parents make the final call, she ensures kids feel respected and involved in their own care.

Dr. Rebecca Cho shares how her early interest in pediatrics and her discovery of psychiatry came together, leading her to specialize in child and adolescent mental health through additional fellowship training.

Dr. Rebecca Cho reflects on the common fears parents and kids have when starting psychiatric care, especially around medication and past negative experiences. She emphasizes her focus on building trust early and making care feel collaborative, not clinical.

Dr. Rebecca Cho explains how she partners with therapists, pediatricians, and schools to ensure kids get consistent, comprehensive care. Because psychiatrists see patients less frequently, collaboration helps fill in the picture, and supports better treatment decisions.

Dr. Rebecca Cho breaks down the difference between psychiatry and therapy, from medical training to treatment roles. She explains how psychiatrists focus on medication, while psychotherapy can take many forms and be provided by a range of clinicians.