Expanding Access to Mental Health Care for Mothers, Families, and Children
Dr. Candace Drummond leads several initiatives designed to support families, improve access to mental health services, and help mothers prioritize their wellbeing.
Use the options below to explore the area that best meets your needs.
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Choose the path that best fits what you're looking for.
Dr. Candace Drummond leads several initiatives designed to support families, improve access to mental health services, and help mothers prioritize their wellbeing.
Use the options below to explore the area that best meets your needs
Therapy & Psychological Evaluations
If you are looking for professional mental health services, therapy, or psychological evaluations for yourself or your child, services are available through AViD Intellectual.
Virtual appointments are available across Florida, making it easier for families to access care from the comfort of home.
Resources for Mothers
Motherhood comes with incredible rewards—and significant demands.
Through Momscapades, mothers can access self-care resources, personal development tools, and opportunities to reconnect with themselves through supportive experiences.
Partnerships & Professional Collaboration
Dr. Drummond collaborates with behavioral health providers, ABA programs, and organizations that serve families and mothers.
If you are interested in referral partnerships, collaboration, or speaking opportunities, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
Meet Dr. Candace Drummond
Dr. Candace Drummond is a clinical psychologist, licensed mental health counselor, board certified behavior analyst, and founder committed to expanding access to care for families across Florida.
Through her clinical work and the initiatives she leads, Dr. Drummond focuses on nurturing a team and creating products and services focused on improving mental health support for mothers, children, and families who often struggle to find accessible and affordable care.
Her work combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of the unique pressures faced by modern families. As both a clinician and a mother, she believes that mental health care should be compassionate, accessible, and responsive to the real lives people are living.
Today, Dr. Drummond leads multiple initiatives designed to increase access to mental health services, support maternal wellbeing, and create flexible career opportunities for professionals—many of whom are mothers themselves.
Who We Help
Dr. Candace Drummond and her team work with individuals and families seeking accessible, compassionate mental health support.
Services are especially helpful for:
• Parents seeking psychological evaluations for their children
• Families pursuing ABA services that require formal assessments
• Mothers experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, or life transitions
• Individuals seeking therapy in a flexible virtual format
• Families navigating developmental, behavioral, or emotional concerns
Through telehealth services offered by AViD Intellectual, clients across Florida can receive professional care without the barriers of travel or long waitlists.
Accessible Mental Health Services Across Florida Through AViD Intellectual
AViD Intellectual provides virtual therapy and psychological evaluation services designed to make high-quality mental health care more accessible to families throughout Florida.
By offering telehealth services and accepting multiple insurance plans, the practice helps remove common barriers that prevent many individuals and families from receiving the care they need.
Services include:
• Virtual therapy for individuals and families
• Psychological evaluations for children and adults
• Evaluations supporting ABA services
• Insurance-accepted services to increase access to care
The goal is simple: ensure that more families—especially mothers navigating complex challenges—can access timely and compassionate mental health support.
Supporting Mothers Beyond the Therapy Room Through Momscapades
Mothers often carry enormous responsibilities while placing their own wellbeing last.
Momscapades was created to change that.
This initiative provides practical resources and meaningful opportunities for mothers to prioritize their own mental health and self-care. Through educational content, wellness resources, and curated travel experiences, Momscapades encourages mothers to reconnect with themselves, recharge, and build supportive communities.
Because when mothers are supported, entire families benefit.
Making Mental Health Care More Accessible
Access to mental health care should not be limited by geography or cost.
Through AViD Intellectual, Dr. Drummond and her team work to reduce common barriers to care by offering:
• Virtual therapy services across Florida
• Insurance-accepted psychological evaluations
• Convenient telehealth appointments
• Support for families seeking ABA-related evaluations
By combining clinical expertise with telehealth technology, the practice helps ensure that more families can receive timely mental health services.
A Mission Centered on Families and Access to Care
Across her work, Dr. Drummond remains focused on a single mission: improving the mental health and wellbeing of mothers, children, and families.
Her initiatives aim to:
• Expand access to mental health care through telehealth services
• Increase insurance-covered psychological services
• Support mothers navigating parenting, career, and personal wellbeing
• Provide flexible professional opportunities for mothers in behavioral health
• Improve early identification and support for developmental and behavioral needs
By combining clinical care, education, and community support, these efforts help ensure that families receive the care and resources they deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it normal to feel overwhelmed after having a baby?
Yes. Many mothers feel overwhelmed in the early weeks of motherhood. However, if feelings of sadness, anxiety, irritability, or hopelessness persist beyond a couple of weeks or interfere with daily life, it may be a sign of a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder. Support and treatment can help.
How do I know if I have postpartum depression or just the baby blues?
"Baby blues" usually appear a few days after birth and resolve within two weeks. Postpartum depression lasts longer and may include persistent sadness, loss of interest in things you once enjoyed, sleep changes, or feelings of guilt or worthlessness.
Why do I feel disconnected from my baby?
Some mothers struggle to feel bonded immediately after birth, especially if they are experiencing depression, trauma, or exhaustion. This does not mean you are a bad mother. With support, bonding typically grows over time.
Why am I having scary thoughts about my baby getting hurt?
Many mothers experience intrusive thoughts about harm coming to their baby. These thoughts can be distressing but are often a symptom of postpartum anxiety or OCD. Having these thoughts does not mean you want them to happen.
When should I seek professional help?
If your symptoms last longer than two weeks, worsen over time, interfere with daily functioning, or cause thoughts of harming yourself, it is important to reach out for professional support.
Can I still be a good mother if I'm struggling with my mental health?
Absolutely. In fact, seeking help is one of the strongest and most loving things a mother can do for herself and her child.
Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?
No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to benefit from therapy. Many people seek therapy simply because they want support, guidance, or a safe place to talk through what they're experiencing.
What happens during the first therapy session?
The first session focuses on getting to know you. We'll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you're hoping to improve or change, and your personal history. Together we'll begin identifying goals and a plan for moving forward.
Is everything I say in therapy confidential?
Yes. Therapy is a confidential space where you can speak openly and honestly. There are a few legal exceptions related to safety concerns, but these will always be explained clearly.
Do you offer virtual or telehealth appointments?
Yes. Telehealth sessions allow clients to receive support from the comfort and privacy of their own home, which can be especially helpful for busy parents and professionals.
Clinical Expertise You Can Trust
Dr. Candace Drummond and her team bring years of experience in psychological assessment, mental health care, and family-focused services.
Her work focuses on supporting mothers, children, and families while improving access to care through innovative service models such as telehealth and insurance-supported evaluations.
In addition to her clinical work, she is the founder of initiatives that promote maternal wellbeing, including Momscapades, which provides resources and community support for mothers. She is
- Clinical Psychologist
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Founder of AViD Intellectual
- Advocate for maternal mental health
- Provider of virtual psychological services across Florida
Connect With Dr. Candace Drummond’s Team
Whether you are seeking mental health services, looking for support as a mother, or interested in collaborating to improve access to care, Dr. Drummond and her team are here to help.