Finding Help: Local Resources for Tourette Syndrome in South Florida
Living with Tourette Syndrome (TS) can bring daily challenges—both emotional and practical. Whether you or your child experiences tics, anxiety, or co-occurring conditions like OCD or ADHD, you don’t have to navigate it alone. South Florida offers a growing network of specialists, community organizations, and therapy options to help individuals with Tourette Syndrome thrive.
At Still Minds Psychology, we provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment for tics, Tourette Syndrome, and related anxiety disorders, serving clients across Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, and statewide via telehealth.
Understanding Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements or vocalizations known as tics. These may include blinking, throat clearing, sniffing, or shoulder shrugging. Tics often begin in childhood and can fluctuate in intensity over time.
While there is no cure, early intervention and behavioral therapy can make a significant difference. Many people with Tourette’s lead fulfilling, successful lives once they learn how to manage symptoms and address associated emotional challenges.
Local South Florida Resources for Tourette Syndrome
Here are some helpful places to start if you’re looking for support, treatment, or education in the South Florida area:
🧠 1. Still Minds Psychology – Ft. Lauderdale & Telehealth Across Florida
Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)—a gold-standard therapy for managing tics—Still Minds Psychology provides personalized treatment in a supportive, judgment-free setting.
📍 Serving South Florida and all of Florida via secure online sessions
2. Tourette Association of America – South Florida Chapter
This nonprofit organization connects families, professionals, and individuals affected by Tourette Syndrome. The South Florida Chapter hosts educational events, family meetups, and awareness campaigns in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
www.tourette.org
3. University of Miami Health System (UHealth) – Movement Disorders Clinic
The UHealth Neurology Department includes specialists who evaluate and treat tic disorders and Tourette Syndrome. They often work collaboratively with psychologists and therapists who specialize in behavioral interventions like CBIT.
📍 1120 NW 14th St, Miami, FL 33136
4. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Pediatric Neurology and Behavioral Health
Located in Miami, Nicklaus Children’s provides diagnostic and treatment services for tic disorders, along with child psychologists trained in CBT and behavioral therapy for Tourette’s.
📍 3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155
Local Support and Advocacy Groups
South Florida Tourette Support Network – Parent-led peer group providing emotional support and community outreach.
NAMI Broward County & NAMI Miami-Dade – Offers free family education programs and mental-health resources for individuals living with Tourette’s and co-occurring conditions.
Meetup.com & Facebook Groups – Search for “Tourette Support Florida” to find small community meetups or online groups for connection and advice.
Behavioral Treatment That Works
Behavioral therapies can be highly effective in helping manage tics and related anxiety. At Still Minds Psychology, we use:
CBIT (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics) – Helps individuals recognize the urge before a tic and replace it with a competing behavior.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) – Addresses anxiety, OCD, or negative thought patterns that may worsen tics.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – Reduces anxiety-driven compulsions often associated with Tourette’s, especially if OCD is also present.
Therapy can be provided in-person or virtually for clients throughout Florida, making care accessible even if specialized providers are not nearby.
Living Well with Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome does not define who you are. With the right support, education, and treatment, individuals can learn to manage symptoms effectively and live with greater confidence and comfort.
If you or your child are struggling with tics, anxiety, or OCD, reaching out for professional help is the first step toward relief.
Get Connected with Support in South Florida
At Still Minds Psychology, we help pre-teens, teens, and adults with Tourette Syndrome, OCD, and related disorders using proven behavioral therapies in a compassionate, understanding environment.
📍 Serving South Florida and statewide via telehealth
Specializing in Tourette Syndrome, CBIT Therapy, and Anxiety Treatment
