Established 1994

Northwest Florida

Nurturing Growth.

Expert psychological evaluations and counseling tailored to the unique developmental needs of children and adolescents.

Established 1994

Northwest Florida

Welcome To
Child & Adolescent Psychological and Counseling Services of NW Florida, LLC

Our practice specializes in providing Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations, Comprehensive Psycho-Educational Evaluations and counseling for children, adolescents, and young adults. A goal of the practice is to provide a holistic approach to the counseling experience that focuses on the family. The family unit is so important in the healing process. Another goal is to empower parents, just like you, who knows your child better than anyone else, including their unique strengths, as well as their challenges that tend to affect the entire family unit.

Our Philosophy

Every child deserves a pathway to success.

At CAPS NW Florida, we believe in a holistic approach that considers the academic, social, and emotional aspects of a child's life. Our goal is to provide clarity through comprehensive evaluations and support through evidence-based counseling.

30+

Years Experience

Dedicated to child psychology since 1994.

100%

Child Focused

Every session is tailored to the individual.

Our Services

Comprehensive support for every stage of development.

Services provided to the family

Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations: A Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation (CDE) provides an in-depth assessment see more

Typically 10-15 hours to complete & include a comprehensive report.

Psychological and Psycho-educational Evaluations

Psychological and Psycho-educational Evaluations: Uncover the keys to your child’s see more

Typically 10-15 hours to complete & include a comprehensive report.

Gifted Assessments

Is your child performing at a level above their peers? Gifted assessments can assist in better understanding your child’s strengths and can help with see more

Typically 10-15 hours to complete & include a comprehensive report.

Individual and Group Therapy

This type of therapy fosters a safe and open space for your child to express themselves to the therapist, as well as same-age peers who . see more

Typically 10-15 hours to complete & include a comprehensive report.

"Our mission is to empower children and families by providing the tools and understanding they need to thrive in both educational and personal settings."

Doug Shoumaker

Psy.S., LSP, NCSP

Why Choose

Child and Adolescent Psychological and Counseling Services of NW Florida?

Experience and Expertise:
With over 30 years of experience as a psychologist in the school system, as well as, residential rehabilitation centers, private psychiatric treatment centers for mental health, and the juvenile judicial system, I bring a wealth of diverse knowledge to the counseling experience to help your child thrive despite the challenges they may face in today’s society.
Compassionate Care:
Your family’s well-being is our priority. Expect a warm, welcoming environment where your concerns are heard and understood.

Comprehensive Psycho–educational Evaluations:
With our extensive experience in psycho-educational evaluations, we evaluation for Learning Disabilities, Emotional Problems, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Problems, Developmental Delays, Kindergarten Readiness, and Social/Emotional, as well as Executive Functioning difficulties.
Holistic/Eclectic Approach:
We believe in addressing the needs of the whole child. By considering all aspects of development, we can create a roadmap for success for both the parent and the child. This roadmap can develop into a long-term learning experience that you as the parent and your child can use to help navigate challenging “roadblocks” in life.

Connect With Us

Choose CAPS, where Every Child's Story Matters and Every Parents’ Voice is Heard

Start the Conversation

We invite you to reach out for a professional consultation. Our team is here to support your family’s journey toward growth and well-being.

Testimonials

Trusted by Families..

“I believe that Mr. Shoumaker set a high bar for professionalism…and builds strong relationships with students and families.”

“He is knowledgeable, caring, and consistently challenges students to pursue the highest standards. I believe that his overall style as a school psychologists is flexible, based on the needs of individual students.”

“Mr. Shoumaker is genuinely concerned about his students – no matter what they bring to the table. He is accepting and respectful despite the challenges or walls his students and their parents present. His attitude of acceptance never waivers.”

“Mr. Shoumaker is very engaging and is highly motivated to deliver quality psychological services to all the students he work with. Not only is he motivated, but he is able to successfully motivate students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fellow school psychologists”

“We feel blessed to have had Dr. Shoumaker complete my two children’s CDEs. He is absolutely the best, very dedicated, and has incredible patience. He was always happy to explain everything and go over the many details and questions I had.

“ Mr. Shoumaker is incredibly dedicated to the families he works with, and it is wonderful to hear that his patience and thoroughness had such a positive impact on you and your children.

Ready to begin on a journey of understanding and growth?

Let’s navigate this journey together. Schedule a consultation today and take the first step toward unlocking your child’s full potential.

Established 1994

Northwest Florida

Nurturing Growth.

Expert psychological evaluations and counseling tailored to the unique developmental needs of children and adolescents.

Trusted by 500+ Families

Established 1994

Northwest Florida

Welcome To
Child & Adolescent Psychological and Counseling Services of NW Florida, LLC

Our Philosophy

Every child deserves a pathway to success.

At CAPS NW Florida, we believe in a holistic approach that considers the academic, social, and emotional aspects of a child's life. Our goal is to provide clarity through comprehensive evaluations and support through evidence-based counseling.