Empowering individuals and families to build a brighter future
At Palm Beach Psychological Services, we are dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services to individuals, couples, and families in the South Florida area. Our practice is led by Dr. Barbara A. Barone, a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of mental and behavioral disorders in children and adults.
Our Services
Our practice offers a wide range of services, including:
Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Comprehensive intellectual evaluations for gifted school placement and other special education placements
- Functional assessments to inform treatment progress and determine educational placement
- Testing for children with physical or developmental limits or disorders
- Complete nonverbal testing of all intellectual domains available
- Expert mental health assessments and recommendations for further treatment
- IQ testing for ages two through eighteen, including a written report and a review session for parents
Adult Psychological Services
- Adult competency evaluations
- Adult psychological testing and evaluation
- Adult IQ testing
- Adult psychotherapy
- Couples therapy and divorce therapy
Family Psychological Services
- Family psychological testing and evaluations
- Family mediation/divorce mediation
- Parenting coordination
- Social investigations/custody evaluation
- Family therapy
Child Forensic Psychology
- In-depth assessments to inform legal and administrative matters
- Expert witness services in criminal and family courts
Our Expertise
Dr. Barone is a trained and experienced forensic psychologist, with expertise in child custody evaluations, child and adolescent psychological testing, and adult psychological evaluation. She is also a certified mediator with extensive experience in family mediation and divorce mediation.
Our Values
At Palm Beach Psychological Services, we are committed to providing compassionate, professional, and expert services to our clients. Our goal is to work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals, whether it be to overcome challenges, resolve conflicts, or improve their well-being.
Psychologist Reviews
General Experience
Reviews of Dr. Barone's services are mixed, with one reviewer having a highly positive experience and another reviewer having a negative experience.
Professional Qualifications and Treatment
Dr. Barone's qualifications and treatment modalities have been reviewed and approved by a professional in the field. A reviewer's brother, who holds a master's degree in psychology, thoroughly researched and interviewed several psychologists in the area before recommending Dr. Barone to treat autism and Tourette symptoms.
Personal Interaction and Caring
Dr. Barone is described as having a caring persona, which contributed to a positive experience for one reviewer. She also demonstrated a willingness to provide helpful advice at no charge, even after a significant amount of time had passed since the initial treatment.
Negative Experience
On the other hand, one reviewer had a negative experience with Dr. Barone, describing her as inconsiderate and inattentive.
