Thoughtful Medication Management for Growing Minds
Compassionate, holistic care centered on your child's emotional and behavioral health
Welcome to Sol Pediatrics!
I am Dr. Horak, DNP, ARNP, CPNP-PC. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in medication management for children and adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and autism-related challenges.
Rachel Horak
DNP, ARNP, CPNP-PC
What We Treat
ADHD
ADHD medication helps your child's brain signals come through more clearly, so they can focus, follow through, and manage impulses the way they want to.
Anxiety & Depression
Sometimes a child's brain turns up the volume on feelings like worry or sadness — medication helps bring that volume back to a level where your child can manage those feelings and move through them.
Autism-Related Challenges
Medication can help with specific challenges that often accompany autism — like intense frustration, difficulty focusing, or overwhelming anxiety — so your child can feel more comfortable and do the things they want to do.
Medication Management
We take a thoughtful, holistic, and collaborative approach to your child's care. Patient visits address physical, behavioral, and emotional health.
Medication is never a quick fix or the only solution—it works best as a supportive tool alongside behavioral strategies and therapy. Together, we will look at what the latest medical research shows is safest and most effective for your child.
To make sure you feel completely confident, we focus heavily on family education. We will give you clear, honest information about how a medication works, what to expect, and how we will safely monitor your child's progress.
Remember, finding the right fit is a collaborative process. If a medication isn't helping or causes uncomfortable side effects, we work to find the best solution. You are always the primary voice in your child's care.
Approach
Holistic and evidence-based — looking at the whole child, including their physical health, emotional well-being, behavior, family dynamics, and lifestyle.
Medication management is one tool we may use when indicated, alongside complementary strategies and coordination with your child's broader care team.
Everything we do is grounded in the latest research and centered on your child and family. We provide a warm, expert environment where we collaborate with you to ensure your child receives the safest, most effective, and most personalized care — so they can build a healthy foundation and reach their goals
What You Can Expect
A Whole-Child Approach
Because my background is rooted deeply in pediatrics, I look at your child’s mental wellness through the lens of their overall health, growth, and development.
True Partnership
Decisions around psychiatric medication can feel heavy. Here, you will find a safe, judgment-free space where we collaborate closely as a team.
Tailored, Safe Solutions
No two kids are the same. Together, we will build a thoughtful, evidence-based care plan designed to help your child thrive.