About
Kindred Minds
Compassionate and Comprehensive Psychological Care
Kindred Minds Psychological Services LLC (KMPS) believes that every child deserves access to responsive, individualized, and compassionate support. Our professional philosophy is grounded in a whole-child approach that recognizes the interconnected nature of learning, development, mental health, family systems, and educational environments. KMPS partners closely with families, educators, and community providers through a collaborative problem-solving and team-based approach to identify strengths, address challenges, create meaningful opportunities for growth and help children reach their full potential.
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Our experienced team supports children and families via a comprehensive range of psychological services, including:
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Diagnostic psycho-educational evaluations
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Counseling sessions
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Skill enrichment
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Support/ Educational sessions
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Meet Owner
Rebeca Pelaez Ed.S, NCSP, LSP
Nationally Certified & Licensed School Psychologist
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​​​Master's Degree (MS.Ed) in Child Development
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Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree in School Psychology
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Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
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Licensed School Psychologist (LSP)
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FLDOE Professional Educator Certification- Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K–12 endorsements in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pre-Kindergarten Disabilities, Reading & ESOL​​​
Professional: ​​​
​​Throughout her career, Ms. Pelaez has worked across a variety of educational, clinical, and early intervention settings. She previously served as an Infant and Toddler Development Specialist, providing comprehensive, family-centered early intervention services to young children with developmental delays, disabilities, and complex medical needs. She also worked as a Special Education Teacher within Miami-Dade County Public Schools, supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. Currently, she serves as a School Psychologist with Broward County Public Schools, where she conducts comprehensive evaluations, develops individualized interventions, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and supports students, families, and educators.
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Over the past 15 years Ms. Pelaez has specialized in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, anxiety, self-identity, behavioral disorders and executive functioning challenges. In addition she has developed expertise in facilitating parent support groups, autism social and life skills groups, counseling groups, and executive functioning coaching programs for children and adolescents with ADHD and related challenges.
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Ms. Pelaez is also an active contributor to the field through research and professional presentations. She has conducted research and presented at multiple national conferences on topics related to youth mental health, social media usage, parent engagement, infant development and student well-being.
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Her commitment to evidence-based practice and excellence in education was recognized through a Public Service Announcement (PSA) featured by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), which highlighted the implementation of best practices and successful student outcomes within Early Childhood Autism programs.​​​​
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Personal:
Outside of my work as a school psychologist, I enjoy embracing life's creative and adventurous moments. In my free time, you'll often find me painting, exploring arts and crafts, attending concerts, traveling, or challenging myself in a boxing class. I love soaking up a sunny Florida day at the beach or relaxing by the pool—preferably with a fun drink in hand (I'm a big fan of dirty sodas!). When I'm relaxing at home, I enjoy playing video games and watching television series of all kinds, especially reality TV and science fiction.
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Above all, my favorite role is being a new mom to my beautiful baby girl. Spending quality time with my family and friends, discovering new places to explore, and creating lasting memories are what bring me the greatest joy. These experiences continually remind me of the importance of connection, resilience, and finding balance—values I strive to bring into my work with every child and family I have the privilege of supporting.
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