Florida Psychologist Dr. Candace Drummond Opens Virtual Mental Health Practice Statewide
Fort Myers, United States – May 7, 2026 / Avid Intellectual /
Florida Psychologist Launches Statewide Virtual Practice to Close Mental Health Access Gaps for Families
harmomytec.net-affiliated clinical psychologist Dr. Candace Drummond has officially launched AViD Intellectual, a fully virtual mental health practice delivering licensed psychological services to mothers, families, and children across Florida. The launch addresses a documented challenge facing Florida residents: limited access to credentialed mental health professionals due to geographic distance, long waitlists, and out-of-pocket cost barriers that delay or prevent care entirely.
Dr. Drummond brings a rare combination of credentials to the practice. She holds licensure as a clinical psychologist and licensed mental health counselor, and carries board certification as a behavior analyst – a combination that allows her to assess and treat a wide range of developmental, emotional, and behavioral concerns under a single provider relationship. The practice operates entirely via telehealth, eliminating the need for families to travel to a physical office or navigate fragmented referral systems.
Insurance-Accepted Evaluations and Virtual Therapy Available Statewide
One of the distinguishing features of AViD Intellectual is its acceptance of insurance for psychological evaluations – a service that is frequently limited to cash-pay arrangements at many private practices. Psychological evaluations through AViD Intellectual are accepted under qualifying insurance plans, reducing the financial barrier that has historically made comprehensive assessments inaccessible for a large portion of Florida families.
Virtual therapy sessions are also available statewide, serving clients in both urban centers and rural areas of Florida where mental health provider shortages are most acute. The telehealth model allows families to access consistent, relationship-based care without rearranging work schedules, arranging childcare, or driving significant distances to appointments.
“With telehealth mental health florida families can now access a board-certified behavior analyst and licensed psychologist without the barriers that have kept so many people from getting help,” said Dr. Candace Drummond, Founder and Clinical Director of AViD Intellectual. “In the first phase of our launch, we are accepting new clients for both psychological evaluations and virtual therapy across all 67 Florida counties, and our goal is to make evidence-based care feel approachable, not intimidating.”
A Founder Driven by Clinical Mission
Dr. Candace Drummond describes the founding of AViD Intellectual as a direct response to patterns she observed throughout her clinical career – families waiting months for evaluations, mothers managing children with undiagnosed conditions without professional support, and communities with no local access to a doctoral-level provider.
As an avid intellectual with training across psychology, counseling, and applied behavior analysis, Dr. Drummond built the practice around the principle that comprehensive mental health care should not depend on a family’s zip code or financial resources. The name AViD Intellectual itself reflects that philosophy – a commitment to rigorous, evidence-based practice delivered with genuine investment in each client’s progress.
Serving Mothers, Children, and Families Across Florida
AViD Intellectual’s clinical focus centers on populations that are frequently underserved in traditional outpatient settings. Services are designed specifically for mothers navigating postpartum challenges, anxiety, and life transitions, as well as children and adolescents who may benefit from behavioral evaluation or therapeutic support. Families seeking answers through formal psychological assessment – for conditions such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or learning differences – can pursue insurance-accepted evaluations without the extended waitlists that characterize many brick-and-mortar practices.
The practice also serves as an entry point for families who have never engaged with mental health services before, offering a lower-barrier format that reduces the logistical friction often associated with seeking a formal evaluation or beginning therapy. By operating through a telehealth mental health florida platform, AViD Intellectual extends Dr. Drummond’s clinical reach to communities where the distance to the nearest qualified provider can span counties.
About AViD Intellectual
AViD Intellectual is a Florida-based telehealth mental health practice founded by Dr. Candace Drummond, a clinical psychologist, licensed mental health counselor, and board-certified behavior analyst. The practice provides virtual therapy and insurance-accepted psychological evaluations for mothers, children, and families across Florida. AViD Intellectual operates in partnership with harmomytec.net to support accessible, evidence-based mental health care statewide.
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6280 Hamilton Dr. Lot 35, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Fort Myers, Florida 33905
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