About

Psychologist | Founder | Advocate for Mothers and Families

Dr. Candace Drummond is a licensed psychologist and mental health professional dedicated to improving access to quality mental health services for families across Florida. Her work focuses particularly on supporting mothers, children, and families navigating the complex challenges of modern life.

Through both clinical care and innovative service initiatives, Dr. Drummond works to ensure that individuals and families can access compassionate, evidence-based mental health support when they need it most.

Her approach combines professional expertise with a deep understanding of the realities families face—balancing career, parenting, relationships, and personal wellbeing.

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Clinical Experience and Professional Background

Dr. Drummond brings extensive experience in psychological services, mental health counseling, and behavioral health care. Over the course of her career, she has worked with children, adults, and families across a variety of clinical settings.

Her clinical work includes psychological evaluation, therapy services, and support for families navigating developmental, behavioral, and emotional challenges.

Dr. Drummond is particularly passionate about expanding access to care for families who may otherwise face barriers such as long waitlists, geographic limitations, or financial constraints.

Through the use of telehealth services and insurance-supported care models, she continues to work toward making mental health support more accessible to families throughout the state.

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Founder of Initiatives Supporting Families

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Drummond is the founder of initiatives designed to support families and improve access to mental health resources.

One of these initiatives is AViD Intellectual, a virtual mental health practice providing therapy and psychological evaluations across Florida. By offering telehealth services and accepting multiple insurance plans, the practice helps families obtain the psychological services they need more quickly and conveniently.

Dr. Drummond also created Momscapades, a platform dedicated to helping mothers prioritize their wellbeing through self-care resources, educational content, and opportunities for rest and rejuvenation.

Together, these initiatives reflect her broader mission: supporting families both inside and outside the therapy room.

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A Commitment to Maternal Mental Health

Mothers often carry enormous emotional, physical, and mental responsibilities while placing their own needs last.

Dr. Drummond’s work consistently centers on supporting maternal wellbeing. Through therapy services, community resources, and educational initiatives, she seeks to ensure that mothers receive the care and support they deserve.

By helping mothers care for their mental health, she believes families as a whole become stronger and more resilient.

Her work recognizes that supporting mothers is one of the most meaningful ways to improve the wellbeing of entire families.

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Creating Opportunities for Mothers in Behavioral Health

Dr. Drummond is also passionate about creating professional opportunities for mothers working in behavioral health.

Many members of her team are mothers who benefit from flexible work structures that allow them to continue meaningful careers while balancing family responsibilities.

By fostering supportive work environments and opportunities for professional growth, Dr. Drummond aims to create spaces where mothers can thrive both personally and professionally.

This commitment reflects her broader belief that supporting mothers strengthens families, workplaces, and communities.

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Credentials and Professional Qualifications

Clinical Psychologist

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Founder of AViD Intellectual

Founder of Momscapades

Provider of virtual psychological services across Florida

Advocate for maternal mental health and family wellbeing

(If you want, you can also add university degrees here.)

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Connect With Dr. Candace Drummond’s Team

Whether you are seeking mental health services, exploring resources for mothers, or looking to collaborate on initiatives that support families, Dr. Drummond and her team welcome the opportunity to connect.

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