Dr. Meredith Bishop is a Florida Licensed Psychologist who provides individual and family therapy across the lifespan, with a specialized focus on children, adolescents, and young adults. She also works with adults, particularly those navigating parenting stress, life transitions, and the emotional impact of medical or mental health challenges. Dr. Bishop brings over a decade of clinical experience to her work. She offers individual therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults; family therapy to support healthy communication and connection within the home; and Parent Management Training (PMT) to help caregivers address challenging behaviors and strengthen the parent-child relationship using practical, evidence-based strategies.
Dr. Bishop supports clients facing a wide range of mental, behavioral, and emotional health concerns, including adjustment difficulties, depression and anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), behavioral challenges, and social and emotional difficulties. She also works with individuals coping with trauma and grief, parenting stress, and school-related issues such as school refusal, academic stress, and peer conflict. Additionally, she provides care for clients adjusting to acute and chronic medical conditions, including chronic pain, cancer, and diabetes, as well as those navigating behavioral health issues like toileting and weight management. Dr. Bishop’s approach is strengths-based and collaborative, integrating evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a deep appreciation for each individual’s unique context. She works closely with clients to build on existing strengths, support areas of growth, and foster resilience, whether helping a child develop coping skills, guiding an adult through complex life challenges, or empowering parents with practical tools to better support their children. She is passionate about creating a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ children and families, and is committed to helping all of her clients feel seen, supported, and valued. Her work emphasizes recognizing each person’s individual strengths while compassionately addressing areas where support and growth are needed. In addition to direct therapy, Dr. Bishop collaborates closely with caregivers, schools, pediatricians, and other professionals to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care across all areas of a client’s life.
Dr. Bishop earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Georgia State University, where her work focused on the psychological and behavioral aspects of pediatric medical conditions. She gained extensive experience working with diverse patients with complex needs and enjoyed teaching Multicultural Psychology and mentoring undergraduate students at Georgia State. She completed her APA Accredited doctoral internship training at the Mailman Center for Child Development (University of Miami Miller School of Medicine), specializing in the assessment and treatment of children with medical and neurodevelopmental disorders. Her postdoctoral fellowship at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami involved working on multidisciplinary teams to support children with complex medical and mental health needs. She has has authored several peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and has presented at national and international conferences in the field of pediatric psychology and is a member of the Society of Pediatric Psychology.
Dr. Bishop currently offers therapy and consultative services both in-office at the South Miami location and virtually via telehealth. She is a PSYPACT-certified provider, allowing her to offer telehealth therapy services to clients in participating states.
