Dedicated to helping parents overcome family challenges
Dr. Kristin Edwards is a Licensed Psychologist in Tampa, Florida who draws on best practices and science-based approaches to provide families with practical solutions to behavioral and attention-related issues at home and school.
a modern view of mental health support
holistic and science-based support that you can trust
The last thing you have time for is to sort through the sea of conflicting parenting advice for explanations and solutions to your child’s behavioral problems. Dr. Edwards uses her experience as a teacher and child behavior expert to lay out the information parents actually need to make informed decisions and create meaningful change. Whether you are choosing to work with Dr. Edwards one-on-one or in a small group, you can always expect high-quality practical support that focuses on your family’s needs as a whole.
a collaborative approach to assessment
get answers to the root of your problems in a productive way
Dr. Edwards has a collaborative and therapeutic approach to assessment, with a focus on gathering only the most relevant data while emphasizing client strengths to determine the most effective supports for each client. Regardless of diagnosis, Dr. Edwards’ goal for assessment is not to figure out your child’s “label”, but to gain a holistic snapshot of your child’s current struggles so she can then make recommendations that are relevant to your specific needs. Dr. Edwards believes mental health evaluations should be productive in that you leave with more information on what to do about the problem than when you came.
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About Dr. Edwards
Dr. Edwards began her career as a kindergarten teacher and school psychologist. Working with children and families in the public school system is what led her to her current work as a licensed psychologist in private practice. She has had the pleasure of working with clients from birth through adulthood and has worked in many settings and levels of care. She has specialized training in behavior and ADHD, and has received certification as an ADHD Clinical Services Provider.
Training
Ph.D. in School Psychology from University of South Florida
Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology
Certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Agency Trainer (Sept 2023)
Certified in ADOS Autism Assessment
Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider
Trained in SPACE Anxiety Treatment
Education
Two Year Postdoctoral Residency in Clinical Psychology
Doctoral Internship with Hillsborough County School District
Externship with USF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Silver Child Development Center
Advanced Practicums with USF Department of Psychiatry and USF College of Medicine