Psychological Services from Early Childhood to Young Adulthood
We understand that parenting rarely goes according to plan. We work collaboratively with families, children, and young adults to pinpoint underlying issues and develop strategies for positive change.
about us
Tampa Pediatric Psychology is a specialized practice focusing on the emotional and psychological well-being of children, young adults, and families.
Tampa Pediatric Psychology is committed to empowering you to create a more harmonious and fulfilling family life. Whether you're struggling with behavioral issues, communication breakdowns, or simply seeking guidance on fostering a loving and resilient family environment, we offer practical solutions tailored to your family’s unique situation. Our psychologists are authentic and non-judgmental, and here for you when you are ready.
Our Philosophy
Parenting in 2024 comes with unique challenges.
However, you are still your child’s most powerful resource of support. By tapping into your family’s existing strengths, we will help you build strategies that take the stress out of parenting and create sustainable gains for your child.
We are dedicated to providing support to parents as they navigate the complexities of family life. We understand that every family faces its unique set of challenges, and we are here to empower you with the tools, knowledge, and guidance you need to overcome these obstacles. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, we aim to foster healthier family dynamics, improve communication, and enhance the overall well-being of both parents and children.
We understand that parenthood can be both rewarding and demanding, and we're here to provide the guidance, support, and resources you need to navigate the journey with confidence.
You don’t have to figure everything out on your own.
You don’t have to figure everything out on your own.
Our clinical parenting groups led by our child psychologists offer a short-term, convenient, and cost-effective solution to helping you and your child with challenging behaviors related to attention problems (ADHD/ADD), anxiety and OCD, sleep problems, autism, and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Open the registration form for more information on our parent training groups.
Groups for Parents
-
Therapy for Young Adults
We help students navigate the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood, from managing stress and difficult emotions to building resilience and finding their path to a healthy, happy future.
-
Testing and Evaluation
It can be a terrible feeling to see your child struggle, but not know how to help them. We help pinpoint problem areas and provide treatment recommendations that work.
-
Parent Training
Wondering what you can do to help your child? We equip parents with valuable tools, insights, and strategies to enhance their parenting skills, boost confidence, and build stronger, more harmonious relationships with their children.
Our Services
-
We provide psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing to children, teens, and young adults in Florida. As clinical psychologists, we diagnose and evaluate a range of disorders including ADHD, autism, learning disorders like dyslexia, anxiety/OCD, and more. Learn More
-
We specialize in treating anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, and insomnia in Florida and virtually throughout 39 states. Learn More
-
We partner with parents who are seeing increasing tantrums, defiance, and big feelings of anger, frustration, or anxiety with their child.
Using evidence-based parent training programs, our goal as child psychologists is to help you bring calmness back to your home life. Learn More
Your family’s emotional well-being is a journey, and we're here to walk that path with you.
Hi! I’m Dr. Kristin Edwards,
a Licensed Psychologist
& owner of Tampa Pediatric Psychology.
I hold a modern view of mental health treatment: one that is non-judgmental, warm, humorous, and most importantly, goal directed. I am a firm believer in the healing powers of knowledge. Empowering parents with the information they need to improve their family’s wellbeing is the root of all our services. I am a PSYPACT certified psychologist, which allows me to see children, parents, and young adults in 39 states across the country. Learn more about PSYPACT for all other PSYPACT participating states.
Parenting in 2024 comes with unique challenges
However, you are still your child’s most powerful resource of support. By tapping into your family’s existing strengths, we will help you build strategies that take the stress out of parenting and create sustainable gains for your child. Below are several areas within parenting that we specialize in.
Our Specialties
Get the answers you’ve been seeking.
We offer diagnostic evaluations as well as treatment for these problem areas.
-
We offer ADHD screenings and ADHD evaluations. We also provide parent training, an evidence-based behavioral treatment for ADHD as well as ADHD coaching for teens and young adults.
-
ODD is a challenging behavior disorder. We provide behavioral evaluations and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, an evidence-based treatment for ODD.
-
We provide diagnostic evaluations for all ages and individual therapy for teens and young adults with anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety, panic disorder/panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
-
Bedtime struggles often come up in our sessions. Our psychologists have specialized training in treating behavioral issues at bedtime among young toddlers to older adolescents and young adults.
-
We offer autism screenings and autism evaluations for all ages. We offer parent training for challenging behavioral issues related to autism.
Download Our Free Guide
Download Our Free Guide
Are you wondering if you child has ADHD, but not sure where to start? Did your child recently receive a diagnosis, but you still have more answers? Our guide is filled with the most relevant information and resources for where to start when it comes to parenting a child with ADHD.
Join the Waitlist
We offer workshops and groups on topics such as ADHD parenting, college anxiety, and more. Leave your email below to get notified of our upcoming groups.
It can be hard to know what’s at the root of your child’s behavior problems.
We offer a range of evaluations to help you find answers, clarify previous diagnoses or obtain second opinions, better understand your symptoms, and most importantly, learn what steps to take to start improving.
PARENTS OFTEN SEEK OUR EXPERTISE TO HELP ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Does my child have autism?
Is my preschooler’s poor attention span normal?
How can I help my child perform better at school?
Does my child have dyslexia?
What can I do to get my child to follow directions?
How can I get my child to sleep in her own bed?
What can I do to help my child besides medication?
Stop struggling with anxious thoughts and find genuine happiness and purpose in life.
We offer individual therapy to teens, college students, and young adults as well as individuals seeking pregnancy/postpartum support. Our therapy sessions are grounded in the science of genuine happiness, discovering new ways of responding to difficult emotions, how to take the power out of ADHD or anxiety, and how to break free from self-criticism or self-doubt.
Reviews
“Dr. Edwards helped my daughter and I navigate through a difficult time in her life and I’m forever grateful for her time and effort in assisting us both. She’s a wonderful person and a great resource.”
— Google Review
"We are so happy with the progress [our son] has made since seeing you. Thank you so much for all you do!"
— Note from former tpp parent
“Dr. Edwards has really helped my wife and I reshape our child's behavior amazingly. We've come out of each session feeling more confident and focused with new ideas.”
— Google review
online therapy for teens and college students tampa
Valuing high academic achievement can often feel more draining than rewarding. Many of our high school and college-age clients come to us feeling lost in their pursuit of finding life purpose and happiness, unsure of what they truly value in life and who they want to be as a person, and overwhelmed with anxiety, stress, and perfectionism. Other issues that often come up include difficulty being more assertive and advocating for their own needs, friendships, dating, and issues in romantic relationships, and self-esteem concerns, negative self-talk, and feelings of being “unworthy” or “not enough”.