South Florida Psychological Group is pleased to offer virtual appointments. We have been providing telehealth services for years, and understand that the COVID19 pandemic has struck the entire world forcing everyone to stay indoors. Due to lockdown and quarantine many people are facing greater challenges as it pertains to levels of stress and overall wellbeing. We acknowledge the difficulty these restrictions are imposing, and to make mental health services and support easier to access, we at South Florida Psychological Group will continue to offer consultation, evaluation, and therapeutic services online through a secure and HIPPA compliant telehealth platform.

A psychological consultation and evaluation is one of the services offered at SFPG. Consultation and evaluation involves meeting briefly with a licensed psychologist for the purpose of obtaining a professional opinion and recommendations. These evaluations can be completed for individuals of all ages,using specific tools that are appropriate to each client. This process can be completed in one to two visits and involves a clinical interview, completion of brief psychological assessments or questionnaires, and can involve an observation of the individual in various environments

Exposure therapy is a technique of behavioral therapy and is often used in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders. Systematic Desensitization or Graded Exposure Therapy is comprised of relaxation strategies and using imagery to assist in exposing a person to a feared stimulus or event, without any danger present. Exposure with Response Prevention is a technique used to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and involves...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidenced based form of psychotherapy that is widely used to treat a variety of conditions including Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as well as other conditions. With its roots in problem-solving, CBT is a short-term, skills-based approach, and the strategies involved can be adapted and implemented in various parts of a person’s life. Different from “talk therapy”, CBT places an emphasis on examining thoughts or cognitions and restructuring them to correct thinking “errors.”

Family therapy is used to treat problems that are common amongst family members. The goal of family therapy is to improve the way family members interact with one another by creating healthy boundaries and fostering greater acceptance and often independence. Treatment focuses on refining communication between family members and, most importantly, developing strategies to better cope with the challenges that lay ahead.

Individual therapy refers to the process by which an individual wishes to begin to understand more about oneself. Individual therapy offers a safe and non-judgmental environment where a person can express and explore their thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviors. Typically the goal of individual therapy is to assist individuals in identifying areas of their life, which they might like to make changes.

School observation is the process in which a psychologist will verify the child and teacher’s reactions to the educational environment from an objective point of view and develop an efficient plan for collaboration. Also, the psychologist will observe the child’s relationships with his/her peers, his/her motivation and how safe they feel in the learning environment. Behavioral observation can be conducted in the home or the office and is used to gain an objective view of the child’s current behavior patterns...