TESTING & EVALUATIONS FOR CHILDREN

Psychological Testing & Evaluations for Children in Miami, FL

Finding psychological testing and evaluations for children in Miami means finding a provider who genuinely connects with the person in your care. The Mindful Network connects you with licensed professionals in South Florida's largest city who offer psychological testing and evaluations for children. Browse 19 providers so you can compare approaches and find the right fit.

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What a child psychological or educational evaluation involves

A psychological or psychoeducational evaluation for a child usually starts with a conversation about what's prompting it — a school referral, a developmental concern, or questions about ADHD, autism, or a learning difference. From there, a psychologist typically meets with the child for a series of standardized tests and observations, often over more than one session, and may ask parents and teachers to fill out questionnaires about behavior at home and in the classroom.

The result is a written report with findings and specific recommendations, which families often use to pursue a diagnosis, request school accommodations (like an IEP or 504 plan), or simply better understand how their child learns and thinks. The providers below in Miami perform these evaluations and can walk you through what to expect for your child's specific situation.

Finding care in Miami

Miami is the largest city in South Florida and one of the most diverse, and its therapists reflect that — including many bilingual and culturally attuned providers. Whether you're looking for an in-person office across Miami-Dade or the flexibility of telehealth, the providers below see clients throughout the greater Miami area.

About these providers

This page lists 19 online therapists in Miami, including Vita Cog, Vaccaro Behavioral Health and MHealth. Their most common approaches include In – Person, CBT – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy. 11 offer secure telehealth in addition to in-person visits.

Providers here commonly treat ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Behavioral Disorders. Age groups served include Child, Adolescent, Young Adult and Adult. Services offered include Psychoeducational Testing, Therapy and Psychological Testing. 11 accept insurance, most often Oscar Health, Aetna and AvMed. 14 offer sessions in Spanish. Credentials among them include PsyD, EdD and PhD.

Showing 1-12 of 19 professionals
  • Vita Cog

    Miami, Fl

    Vita Cog

    Insurance acceptedSliding scale

    Services

    Psychoeducational TestingTherapyPsychiatry/Medication ManagementSocial WellnessPsychological TestingLife CoachMind Body Wellness

    Specialties

    Couples Therapy, LGBTQ, Trauma +43

    Vita-Cog Community Health is a multidisciplinary healthcare practice deeply committed to providing a safe, empathetic, and nurturing environment where individuals and families can thrive throughout their mental health journeys. We take a compassionate, whole-person approach to care, recognizing the important connection between mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Our team of experienced and specialized providers works collaboratively to deliver thoughtful, integrated services tailored to each patient’s unique needs. We proudly serve children, adolescents, and adults through both in-person and telehealth care. Our services include: Individual, group, couples, and family therapy Psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations Immigration psychological evaluations Psychiatric medication management for children, teens, and adults Family medicine and primary care services Weight management support At Vita-Cog Community Health, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care that empowers our community, promotes healing, and supports long-term wellness. More

    InsuranceSliding scaleEnglishChild
  • Vaccaro Behavioral Health

    Miami, Fl

    Vaccaro Behavioral Health

    Insurance acceptedLanguages: English

    Services

    TherapyPsychoeducational TestingPsychological Testing

    Specialties

    Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Depression +22

    Vaccaro Behavioral Health Group is a private psychology practice in Miami dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. The team is led by Dr. Terrence (Terry) Vaccaro, a seasoned psychologist with more than three decades of experience in clinical care, assessment, and teaching. The practice is known for blending warmth with professionalism, offering clients a safe space to explore challenges and build resilience. The group provides a wide range of therapeutic and evaluation services, from counseling and psychotherapy to comprehensive psychological and educational testing. This combination of treatment and assessment allows the team to create highly personalized care plans, whether addressing behavioral difficulties in children, guiding families through transitions, or helping adults manage anxiety, depression, and trauma. With an emphasis on collaboration, the practice works closely with parents, schools, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and lasting progress. By integrating evidence-based therapies with a supportive, family-oriented approach, Vaccaro Behavioral Health Group helps clients develop practical coping strategies and foster meaningful change in their daily lives. More

    InsuranceEnglishChild
  • MHealth

    Miami, Fl

    MHealth

    Insurance acceptedSliding scale

    Services

    TherapyPsychoeducational Testing

    Specialties

    ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression +20

    We are a multidisciplinary group practice specializing in mental health services. We specialize in assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges in children, adolescents, and adults. Our team provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapeutic services for conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, language-based learning difficulties, anxiety, depression, bipolar, personality disorders, and other psychological disorders. We serve diverse families with culturally responsive care and bilingual (English/Spanish) support. In addition to evaluations, we offer individual and family therapy using a range of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), executive functioning, couples, family, exposure therapy, EMDR, ACT, Internal family systems, psychodynamic, art therapy, solution focused, and behavior-focused interventions and more. Our clinicians tailor treatment plans to each individual's unique developmental profile, integrating strategies that support emotional regulation, social skills, and adaptive functioning. We are especially skilled in translating complex clinical findings into accessible, friendly language and crafting modular resources that empower individuals being treated. With expertise in curriculum design, clinical documentation, and advocacy, we build bridges between families, schools, and healthcare systems to ensure care is practical, inclusive, and compassionate. With expertise in clinical documentation, therapeutic planning, and family advocacy, we build bridges between families, healthcare providers, and community supports to ensure care is practical, inclusive, and compassionate. More

    InsuranceSliding scaleEnglishChild
  • My School Psychologist

    Miami, Fl

    My School Psychologist

    Insurance acceptedSliding scale

    Services

    TherapyPsychoeducational Testing

    Specialties

    ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression +19

    We are a multidisciplinary group practice specializing in mental health services. We specialize in assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges in children, adolescents, and adults. Our team provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapeutic services for conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, language-based learning difficulties, anxiety, depression, bipolar, personality disorders, and other psychological disorders. We serve diverse families with culturally responsive care and bilingual (English/Spanish) support. In addition to evaluations, we offer individual and family therapy using a range of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), executive functioning, couples, family, exposure therapy, EMDR, ACT, Internal family systems, psychodynamic, art therapy, solution focused, and behavior-focused interventions and more. Our clinicians tailor treatment plans to each individual's unique developmental profile, integrating strategies that support emotional regulation, social skills, and adaptive functioning. We are especially skilled in translating complex clinical findings into accessible, friendly language and crafting modular resources that empower individuals being treated. With expertise in curriculum design, clinical documentation, and advocacy, we build bridges between families, schools, and healthcare systems to ensure care is practical, inclusive, and compassionate. With expertise in clinical documentation, therapeutic planning, and family advocacy, we build bridges between families, healthcare providers, and community supports to ensure care is practical, inclusive, and compassionate. More

    InsuranceSliding scaleEnglishChild
  • Daema Pina-Delgado

    Miami, Fl

    Daema Pina-Delgado

    Insurance acceptedSliding scale

    Services

    Neuropsychological EvaluationsPsychological Testing

    Specialties

    ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Concussion +14

    Dr. Daema Pina-Delgado is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Director at Vita-Cog Community Health in Miami. She specializes in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for conditions such as ADHD, autism, mood disorders, neurodegenerative conditions, and immigration evaluations. Trained at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center and the University of Miami, she combines clinical expertise with compassion to guide patients through complex diagnoses and healing. Clients often describe her as both highly knowledgeable and deeply empathetic, someone who helps them feel truly heard and understood. More

    LicensedInsuranceSliding scaleEnglish
  • Amanda Lachman

    Miami, Fl

    Amanda Lachman

    Insurance acceptedSliding scale

    Services

    Psychological Testing

    Specialties

    Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Difficulties +6

    Amanda Lachman is a psychometrician and doctoral candidate who provides psychological testing for autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and memory concerns. She has a master’s degree in psychology and is highly skilled at making testing a supportive and collaborative process. Families and clients appreciate her thorough evaluations and clear feedback, which offer meaningful recommendations for both academic and personal growth. More

    LicensedInsuranceSliding scaleEnglish
  • Madeline Locke

    Miami, FL

    Madeline Locke

    Languages: English

    Services

    TherapyPsychological Testing

    Specialties

    Trauma, Personality Disorders, Developmental Disabilities +10

    Madeline Locke, PsyD received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on child and adolescent psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She specializes in complex trauma, emotional and behavioral difficulties, personality disorders, and developmental disabilities, and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults across diverse settings. Her primary treatment modality includes interpersonal and relationship-based interventions from a psychodynamic perspective, integrated with structured cognitive-behavioral skills, play therapy, DBT, and Trauma-Focused CBT. More

    LicensedEnglishChild
  • Evelyn Castillo-Fundora

    Miami, FL

    Evelyn Castillo-Fundora

    Languages: English

    Services

    Psychoeducational TestingPsychological TestingNeuropsychological EvaluationsGifted EvaluationsTherapy

    Specialties

    ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Difficulties +12

    Evelyn Castillo-Fundora is a Licensed School Psychologist and founder of My School Psychologist, Inc. She specializes in psycho-educational evaluations, gifted evaluations, learning disorder assessments, autism spectrum disorder evaluations, and sports psychology. She serves children and adolescents across Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, offering both in-person and telehealth services. Bilingual in English and Spanish. More

    LicensedEnglishChild
  • Dr. Niza Tonarely-Busto

    Miami, FL

    Dr. Niza Tonarely-Busto

    Languages: English

    Services

    TherapyPsychological TestingPsychoeducational Testing

    Specialties

    Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression +13

    Trained at the University of Miami, where she earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Tonarely-Busto completed her clinical internship at the Mailman Center for Child Development with a specialization in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. She brings deep expertise in evidence-based assessment and treatment to her work with children, adolescents, and young adults, and continues to supervise doctoral trainees at the University of Miami. As co-founder of T-CATT Psychology, she practices out of the Miami location and also serves clients via telehealth throughout Florida and PSYPACT-participating states. More

    LicensedEnglishChild
  • Goodman Psychological Services Center

    Miami, FL

    Goodman Psychological Services Center

    Sliding scaleLanguages: English

    Services

    TherapyPsychological TestingGifted EvaluationsSpeech TherapyNeuropsychological EvaluationsPsychoeducational Testing

    Specialties

    ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Health +10

    The Goodman Psychological Services Center—also known as the Albizu Clinic—is a nonprofit clinic that has served Miami families since 1980 with affordable psychological and speech-language services. Operated by Albizu University, the clinic is led by three licensed Psy.D. clinicians: Evangelina Alonso (Director), Maria Alonso-Mahoney (Internship Program Director), and Cristina Miller (Chief Psychologist). Care is delivered by master's- and doctoral-level trainees under close supervision, and the site is an APA-accredited doctoral internship. Services include individual psychotherapy for ages 5 and up, couples and family therapy, and psychoeducational groups such as parenting-skills training. The clinic also offers a full range of evaluations—testing for giftedness, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disorders, and neuropsychological concerns. Sessions are available in English and Spanish, and fees follow a sliding scale. Referrals are accepted from schools, hospitals, community mental health agencies, foster care, and the Florida Department of Children and Families. More

    Sliding scaleEnglishChild
  • South Miami Psychology Group

    Miami, FL

    South Miami Psychology Group

    Languages: English

    Services

    TherapyPsychoeducational TestingPsychological TestingNeuropsychological Evaluations

    Specialties

    Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health, Health and Wellness +54

    South Miami Psychology Group is a Miami-based practice at 10205 South Dixie Highway offering in-person and virtual therapy across Florida. Services include therapy for women, men, couples, teens & emerging adults, children, and families, plus child & adult testing, trauma therapy, OCD, eating disorders, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. More

    EnglishAdult
  • Luz Berrio

    Miami, FL

    Luz Berrio

    Languages: English

    Services

    TherapyPsychoeducational TestingGifted Evaluations

    Specialties

    Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Mood Disorder +16

    I am a Colombian American woman born in New York to a large close-knit family. I have been licensed for 15 years and have been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 18 years. I can honestly say my work is my passion and I hope to be able to share my passion with you. My primary aim is to provide you with a safe, nurturing environment in which to explore your feelings, confront challenging life situations, and celebrate your triumphs. Above all else, I am dedicated to helping you comprehend and genuinely feel that your worthiness is inherent, rooted not in what you do, but in the very fact that you exist. I work with individuals from all age groups and all walks of life. My style is down-to-earth and personable, designed to foster an atmosphere of comfort and trust. I specialize in child and adolescent therapy, parental guidance, transitions to adulthood, college readiness, adult individual, family and couple psychotherapy, personality disorders, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, intellectual abilities, gifted placement, learning disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and attention deficit disorders. I use creative therapeutic techniques including art and play therapy and mindfulness exercises. I hold a B.A. in psychology from Florida International University and a Psy.D. from Nova Southeastern University, with internship experience at Jackson Memorial Hospital Deaf/Hard of Hearing Clinic and Childhood Autism Evaluation Clinic. More

    LicensedEnglishChild

Frequently asked questions

How long does a child evaluation take?
It depends on what's being assessed — a focused screening might take a single session, while a comprehensive neuropsychological or psychoeducational evaluation often spans several sessions plus time for the provider to write up results. Ask a provider directly for their typical timeline.
Does insurance cover testing for children in Miami?
Coverage varies by plan and by the reason for testing — some insurers cover evaluations tied to a medical diagnosis but not ones done purely for school placement. Check each provider's profile below for the insurance they accept, and confirm testing-specific coverage with your plan.
Can we use the results for school accommodations?
Often, yes. A written evaluation report is typically what schools require to consider an IEP or 504 plan, though the exact process varies by district. The provider completing your child's evaluation can tell you how their report is typically used for this purpose.
Which online therapists in Miami accept insurance?
11 of the 19 online therapists on this page accept insurance, most commonly Oscar Health, Aetna and AvMed. Check each provider's profile below for the exact plans they take.