Highly-Specialized Psychologists for Children, Teens & Young Adults

Expert Guidance for Overcoming Emotional & Behavioral Challenges like Anxiety and ADHD

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A Family-Focused Mental Health Practice

You’ve come to the right place if you’re seeking the highest standard of care as you navigate your child’s emotional or behavioral challenges. At Tampa Pediatric Psychology, you’ll find a compassionate and empowering group of clinicians that equip you with practical tools to support your child’s unique needs, fostering confidence and healthy development for both you and your child at every milestone.

Our Services

Our clinicians are specialized, compassionate, warm, and dedicated to helping your family overcome behavioral and emotional challenges. Learn more about our services and the range of issues we address.

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Empowering children and families with tools to heal and grow—so you can start looking forward to brighter tomorrows, together.

We know that when one family member struggles with challenges like ADHD or anxiety, everyone feels the impact. That’s why our approach is designed to not only help your child grow, but also to restore harmony and resilience across your whole family.

Evidence-Based Solutions for:

Our licensed psychologists draw on years of specialized training in child and adolescent development—so every recommendation we make is grounded in research and clinical expertise. Below is a list of the primary issues we work with.

  • adhd

  • anxiety

  • bedtime issues

  • behavioral challenges

  • career counseling

  • college transition

  • developmental disorders

  • Divorce transition

  • failure to launch

  • learning differences

  • low motivation

  • mood swings

  • ocd

  • oppositional Defiance

  • panic attacks

  • parent-child relationship

  • parent stress

  • perfectionism

  • pregnancy & postpartum

  • school refusal

  • sleep & insomnia

  • social skills

  • test anxiety

  • and more

We understand that overwhelming emotions often lie at the heart of difficult behaviors, and we use evidence-based strategies to address the root causes.

01

Therapy for
Children & Teens

We use evidence-based treatments to address challenges like ADHD, anxiety, and other behavioral or emotional concerns. Each session is tailored to your child’s age and developmental stage, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

02

Therapy for
Young Adults

As your teen transitions into adulthood, new challenges arise. Our compassionate support helps young adults stop struggling with anxious thoughts, build resilience, and navigate life’s next big steps with confidence, purpose, and genuine happiness.

03

Parent Coaching
& Behavior Consulting

You are your child’s most important guide. Our parent-focused services empower you to create a supportive home environment, master effective behavior management, and nurture long-lasting positive change.

04

Psychological Assessment

For families seeking clarity about a child’s learning, attention, or emotional needs, we offer in-depth psychological evaluations. Our assessments identify concerns like ADHD, autism, learning disorders, and other developmental issues, providing a clear roadmap for effective intervention.

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Our psychologists are professional, yet authentic and non-judgmental, and here for you when you are ready.

Trusted By Tampa Bay Families

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    "I was so lost when it came to understanding my son’s ADHD, but Dr. Kayla explained things perfectly and I'm much more confident in my ability to manage his behavior. I feel significantly less 'scared' of his behaviors."

    -Parent

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    "I have referred several people to Dr. Edwards and have always received the best feedback about her. She is super friendly and knows exactly how to work with children of all ages. Highly recommend."

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    "The support I received helped me understand how to be there for my daughter, not just as her parent, but as someone who can help her cope with her anxiety. I feel like I’m finally able to give her the emotional support she needs."

    -Parent

  • "[Since attending the SPACE parent workshop], we feel much more prepared in helping him cope with his anxiety and OCD, and so much more confident in our parenting overall. I loved the personal connections made as well."

    -Parent

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Hi! I’m Dr. Kristin Edwards,
Licensed Psychologist
& founder 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.

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