Latino Kids and Family Mental Health

Latino Kids and Family Mental Health is a bilingual (Spanish–English) mental health practice based in Brandon, Florida, dedicated to serving children, adolescents, adults, and families—particularly within the Hispanic/Latino community. The practice integrates culturally responsive care with evidence-based clinical approaches to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.

At its core, Latino Kids and Family focuses on comprehensive psychological services, including psychotherapy, developmental and diagnostic evaluations, and family-centered interventions. The clinical model emphasizes not only symptom reduction, but also functional improvement across settings—home, school, and community—aligning with medical necessity standards and DSM-5-TR diagnostic frameworks.

A defining strength of the practice is its specialization in pediatric and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and learning difficulties. Evaluations are conducted using standardized instruments (e.g., cognitive, behavioral, adaptive functioning measures), with detailed reports that translate findings into actionable recommendations for parents, schools (IEPs/504 plans), and other providers.

Therapeutically, the practice employs evidence-based modalities including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-informed strategies
• Trauma-informed care, including EMDR components
• Parent-Child Psychotherapy and family systems approaches

Latino Kids and Family also places strong emphasis on family involvement and psychoeducation, recognizing that sustainable change occurs when caregivers are equipped with tools to support emotional regulation, behavior management, and communication at home.

Beyond individual therapy, the practice develops innovative group programs and workshops, such as emotional regulation groups for children, social skills training, and psychoeducational workshops tailored to specific populations (e.g., girls on the autism spectrum). These programs often incorporate structured, engaging, and culturally meaningful activities to enhance learning and generalization of skills.

From an operational standpoint, the practice maintains high clinical and administrative standards, including insurance compliance (e.g., Medicaid), clear treatment planning with measurable goals, and structured documentation to support continuity of care.

Ultimately, Latino Kids and Family Mental Health is positioned as a holistic, culturally grounded, and clinically rigorous practice, committed to improving emotional well-being, strengthening family systems, and empowering clients across developmental stages.