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Pediatric Psychology Associates

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Pediatric Psychology Associates

Providing customer care virtually and locations: Aventura, Miami Beach, Hollywood, Weston, South Miami, & Boca Raton.

11/05/2025

Build Confidence Through Real-World Skills 💪

Ready to gain confidence, independence, and practical life skills? The Life Hacking Adult Group Program is designed for young adults ages 18 to 28 who want to feel more capable and empowered in everyday life. Over four weeks, participants will learn to manage money, plan meals, stay organized, and strengthen relationships while connecting with others in a supportive environment.

Join us in South Miami this January and take the next step toward independence. Register today at SouthFloridaTherapists.com.

11/04/2025

Social Skills in Action: SURF Group Halloween Edition 👻

Our SURF (Social Understanding and Relationship Fundamentals) Group celebrated Halloween with games, teamwork, and plenty of laughs. Activities like these help children and teens practice social skills, emotional regulation, and cooperation in real-world settings while having fun with peers.

Pediatric Psychology Associates’ SURF Program offers ongoing group sessions throughout the year for ages 4 through young adulthood, helping participants build confidence, communication, and meaningful connections.

Enrollment is now open for the 2025–2026 series in Aventura, Boca Raton, Miami Beach, South Miami, and Weston.
Contact us to learn more or register today.

11/03/2025

Spooky Season Recap at PPA 🎃

We couldn’t let these costumes go unseen! Our teams had a spooktacular time celebrating Halloween together across our offices. 👻

10/30/2025

🌟 Meet Dr. Nicholas Maccarrone! 🌟

Dr. Maccarrone is a Licensed Psychologist and Co-Director at Pediatric Psychology Associates, specializing in the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders in adolescents and adults.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida State University and went on to receive his Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Maccarrone completed his predoctoral internship at FSU’s Student Counseling Center and post-doctoral residency in private practice in Central Florida.
He is a graduate of the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute and the Social Thinking® Intensive Clinical Training Program, as well as a certified PEERS® provider. Dr. Maccarrone is also the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of The Social Cog, a nonprofit that fosters community among adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities.

In 2017, he received the Outstanding Contribution to Psychology in the Public Interest award from the Florida Psychological Association for his impact and leadership in the field.

Dr. Maccarrone provides services both in-person at our Boca Raton office and via telehealth.

10/29/2025

Learn practical parenting strategies from Dr. Meredith Bishop on how to build trust and improve communication with your child or teen.

10/28/2025

Now Offering SPACE-ARFID Support for Families 🌿

Does your child struggle with restrictive or picky eating? SPACE-ARFID is a parent-based treatment developed at Yale University that helps caregivers reduce mealtime stress, end food battles, and encourage healthy eating habits.

Through structured parent sessions, families learn how to support children in exploring new foods and building lasting, positive mealtime routines.

📍 Available virtually for families in Florida, New York, and Psypact-participating states

📞 Call (305) 936-1002 or email info@mailppa.com to schedule a consultation

10/23/2025

👥 Behind the Scenes at PPA Miami Beach

Get to know the team supporting children, teens, and families in our Miami Beach office. Learn more about our services at www.southfloridatherapists.

10/22/2025

Guest Speaker Feature 📢

Dr. Samantha Carella, PsyD, ABPP, joined Dr. Stacey B. Jones, PhD, as a guest speaker at the Eleventh Judicial Circuit’s Family Court Services Lunch & Learn. They spoke to more than 85 family court professionals about how parental instability can affect a child’s growth and shared strategies to promote resilience and stability.

10/21/2025

🌟 Meet Dr. Samantha DeVincent! 🌟

Dr. DeVincent brings a strengths-based, integrative lens to her work with children and adolescents, with advanced training in psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions. She has provided care in private practice, school-based, and community mental health settings across California and Florida, and has co-facilitated group programs like SURF and PEERS.

Her clinical interests include supporting neurodivergent and twice-exceptional youth, helping families build emotional resilience, and delivering developmentally informed, culturally responsive care.

Dr. DeVincent sees patients in person at our Aventura and Boca Raton offices, and also offers services via telehealth.

10/16/2025

🧠 Intensive Support for OCD and Anxiety

Pediatric Psychology Associates offers a specialized Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for children, teens, and adults struggling with OCD, anxiety, and related conditions. Our evidence-based treatment includes CBT and ERP, flexible scheduling, and ongoing support to help restore daily functioning.

💻 Learn more about our OCD and Anxiety IOP at www.SouthFloridaTherapists.com or contact us at info@mailppa.com.

10/15/2025

🌊 SURF Series II Enrollment is Open!

Our SURF Group Program helps children and teens build meaningful relationships, strengthen emotional regulation, and grow social confidence in a supportive setting.

📅 Series II runs October 20 – December 19, 2025
📍 Offered in Aventura, Boca Raton, Miami Beach, South Miami, and Weston
💻 To register or learn more, visit www.southfloridatherapists.com or email groups@mailppa.com

10/14/2025

OCD Awareness Week

This week, we recognize OCD Awareness Week, a reminder that obsessive-compulsive disorder is far more common than many realize, affecting nearly 240 million people worldwide.

OCD is not simply about habits or preferences; it’s a complex mental health condition that can significantly impact daily life. With understanding, evidence-based treatment, and support, recovery is possible.

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Aventura, FL

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Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm

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+13059361002

Website

http://www.SouthFloridaTherapists.com/

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