Self-Care During Times of Crisis

By Dr. Irma Campos, Licensed Psychologist During times of widespread uncertainty and distress, difficult emotions and underlying concerns we struggle with are likely to emerge. Remember that seeking counseling is an effective way to manage the current distress, and as a psychologist in Tampa, Florida I am here to help. I offer evidence-based counseling for […] Continue reading

ADHD Testing: What to Expect

By Dr. Irma Campos, Licensed Psychologist At Interface Consulting and Psychological Services, we are dedicated to providing evidence-based ADHD testing in Tampa, Florida for all ages. For some children, adults, or teens, ADHD is diagnosed after a brief visit with a physician, such as a primary care physician. As I have mentioned in other posts, […] Continue reading

Learning Disability Testing and Evaluations

By Dr. Irma Campos, Licensed Psychologist We are committed to providing trusted learning disability testing in Tampa, Florida because we know the value in doing so. From 2017-2018, the number of individuals receiving services under the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) was 14% of total public school enrollment (National Center for Education Statistics, 2019). […] Continue reading

What to Know About Autism Testing and Evaluations

By Dr. Irma Campos, Licensed Psychologist As a parent or individual seeking Autism testing, I know it can be a stressful process. There are often numerous questions about Autism testing and assessments and about next steps if there is an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a disorder that needs to be diagnosed […] Continue reading

Barriers to Career and Employee Engagement

By Dr. Irma Campos, Licensed Psychologist Understanding Career Engagement Career engagement is imperative in developing your career and reaching higher levels of performance. First, let’s set an agreed upon definition of career engagement. Career engagement means to experience being ‘stretched’ and capable of successfully meeting expectations in paid and unpaid work (Neault & Pickerell, 2006). […] Continue reading

Finding the Right Psychologist for Therapy or Testing

Sometimes searching for the right service or provider can be more overwhelming than you anticipated. As a Tampa psychologist in practice for several years, I know the difficulties some clients have faced in seeking services. Have you recently tried to search for a mental health provider, like a psychologist, only to find that you are […] Continue reading

Committing to and Investing in Your New Year’s Resolution

By Dr. Irma Campos, Licensed Psychologist With the new year comes a long list of resolutions, goals, and aspirations. New Years’ resolutions are often well-intended and can lead to effective change with the appropriate goals, mindset, behavioral strategies, and environmental supports. When it comes to human behavior, change is not always simple. This is why […] Continue reading

On Becoming an Ally: Women in Leadership

By Dr. Irma Campos, Licensed Psychologist The more we use certain terms in our daily lexicon as business professionals, the more they can lose their essence. I believe this can be said of the following terms: diversity and inclusion, allyship, equality, empowerment, and equity. Unfortunately, the more we say these terms, the more we feel […] Continue reading

Psychoeducational Testing-What’s In It for You?

By Dr. Irma Campos, Licensed Psychologist As a passionate psychologist offering psychoeducational testing in Tampa, Florida, I am proud to provide a guide to understanding psychoeducational tessting. Psychological testing (inclusive of psychoeducational testing) is defined by the American Psychological Association as “a measurement procedure for assessing psychological characteristics in which a sample of an examinee’s […] Continue reading

The Other Side of Emotional Intelligence

Overview The next dimension of emotional intelligence focuses on others, and it is social competence (see Bradberry & Greaves, 2009). Social competence encompasses social awareness and relationship management. I’ll focus on social awareness in this post, which is essentially being attuned to others’ emotional responses. Engage in the Moment In order to attend to others’ […] Continue reading