Let’s create a calmer, more connected home for everyone.
Real help for your child. Tools and confidence for you. Therapy and evaluations available in Lakeland, FL.
We know how hard you’re trying and how isolating this can feel.
As a caregiver…
You don’t have any answers, and you’re running out of options for where to turn. What feels like hundreds of times a day, you’re navigating meltdowns, defiance, and endless fighting. Lately, you’re wondering if something deeper, like ADHD, autism, or a learning difference, might be going on beneath the noise, too.
If your young child is struggling…
The big tantrums, explosive emotions, or intense sensitivity are your norm. It’s not uncommon for them to shut down, avoid connection, or lag behind in all things social or developmental. You’re starting to wonder, especially after all you’ve tried, if this is “just how it’s going to be.”
When your tween or teen is pulling away…
It’s impossible to know what they need or how to reach them. While they’re overwhelmed by their own feelings, struggling with school or friendships, or showing signs of neurodivergence, you’re in the thick of it, too—struggling to connect, fearful you’re losing them, and desperate for a way forward that actually helps.
This is a place to look at the full picture.
We help you understand what’s possible.
At Star Psychology, we combine expertise in school neuropsychology, child-centered play therapy, and parent coaching to support families in a way that’s relational, responsive, and rooted in trust. The work we do isn’t about checking boxes or chasing compliance—the whole focus is to pave a new path for your child (and you).
We take time to truly understand your child by slowing down, getting curious, and prioritizing change from the inside out. Yes, we pay attention to the challenges, but we also want to know about their strengths, temperament, environment, and emotional world. Whether through a thorough evaluation or ongoing supportive therapy, our goal is always to help your child feel safe and not like a “problem,” while also helping you feel equipped and empowered.
No rushed reports, rigid methods, or judgment—just the kind of therapy and guidance that actually makes a difference.
Our Specialities
Testing & Evaluation
We offer comprehensive assessments to help you make sense of what’s going on—and (even more importantly) learn what to do next. Access to this support can help with ADHD, autism, learning differences, and behavioral challenges. We collaborate with you from start to finish so you feel informed, supported, and confident in your child’s next steps.
Child-Parent Relationship Therapy
Sometimes the relationship needs healing, not just the behavior. We help all kinds of caregivers build stronger, more connected relationships with their kids through parent coaching and play-based therapies. This approach helps you become more responsive and nurture a deeper connection with your child.
Therapy for Children & Teens
From school stress to big tantrums and all-over-the-place emotions, our child-centered play therapy and teen counseling meet kids where they are. This tailored, age-appropriate therapy becomes a space where they can process feelings, develop skills to self-regulate, and feel empowered to grow—on their own terms and at their own pace.
How To Get Started
Reach out.
Send us a message or book a consult here to share what’s been going on. You don’t have to have a specific diagnosis or even the right words. Just share more about what your child and family are experiencing.
Find a fit.
We’ll help you decide whether therapy, testing, or parent support is best for you. We’ll talk through your goals and guide you toward the next step that makes sense.
Start (& move forward) with confidence.
If you’re beginning therapy or scheduling a comprehensive evaluation, we’ll walk you through exactly what to expect. It’s important to us that you’ll never be left wondering what comes next.
This is support that makes sense.
Therapy services and evaluations available in Lakeland, FL.