Kendall Jeffries DeLoatche, PhD
Pronouns: she/her/hers
I am a licensed psychologist and Florida Certified School Psychologist with ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in both school and clinical settings. I earned a Doctorate in School Psychology with specializations in Early Childhood and Pediatric Psychology from the University of South Florida.
I am trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy, ACT, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I offer Cognitive Behavior Therapy, PCIT, ACT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), social skills training, play therapy, and other evidence-based treatments. I have a great passion for strengthening parent-child relationships and helping parents overcome behavioral challenges through training and coaching. I have created several parent workshops for schools and the community on how to use effective parenting practices and restorative practices to help families thrive. Another passion of mine is in conducting comprehensive evaluations and providing therapeutic supports for individuals with a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties, including children with developmental delays, learning disabilities, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, complex childhood trauma, and mental health needs, such as anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors.
I am a member of the American Psychological Association and have authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications on topics such as early parent involvement and the effectiveness of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. I am a South Tampa native, wife, and mother of three. In my free time I enjoy gardening, baking, and spending time with family and friends.