The UCLA PEERS program is an evidence-based social skills intervention for young adults. In this group we will work on making and keeping friends, handling conflict and rejection, and building skills for navigating complex social situations like humor, teasing, flirting, and dating. There will be a concurrent caregiver support group. Start Date May 13th Cost $60 per session.
Hosted by Noe Dueñas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, APCC, CMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95825
We know that it can be extremely challenging to find a clinician that is knowledgeable in both autism and mental health and we seek to fill that gap.
Noe is a queer, Latinx, neuro diverse, disability specialist and mental health therapist that focuses his treatment on working with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities. Clients of Noe typically have a hard time connecting to other therapist, have behavioral outbursts at home and/or school/work, strained relationships with others, can’t find a knowledgeable therapist in autism and or developmental disabilities, problems with regulating emotions and difficulty with coping with life's everyday stresses. Noe provides support with IEP's, IPP's, getting services, individual and group therapy and social skills groups.
Weekly or bi-weekly parents come together at our clinic in Lomita, CA, or online. There are various parent groups. Groups for parents who have children on the Spectrum; and groups for parents who have young children (up to 6 years old) and parents who have children with behavior challenges.
Hosted by Lilyan W.j. Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA, Individ, Couples, Enterta
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lomita, CA 90717
Are you looking for a more fulfilling life? In my life coaching and therapy sessions, I am here to guide you to connect with your values, and to experience joy in your life (again). We can focus on topics such as relationships, anxiety, career, depression, ADHD, and Autism. Through convenient Zoom sessions, I create an environment, so you can be yourself, get insight, and gain tools. As an empathic person and mother, I will bring my authentic self and compassion for people to sessions.
• Cultivate understanding and appreciation of neurodiversity • Practice expressing needs and being an advocate for self and others • Create and maintain a strong support network • Manage related anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, etc.
Hosted by Taylor Baldwin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Davis, CA 95616
I also have experience providing sensitive and trauma-informed care to people with PTSD, autism, ADHD, psychosis, etc.
Therapy can be a powerful tool in deepening relationships, moving through pain, tolerating discomfort, and understanding the unknown! My therapeutic work is rooted in guiding clients to realize their own potential. I develop an empathic, therapeutic relationship with my clients to generate self-directed change. By meeting you where you are at, and helping you see parts of yourself that may feel inaccessible, we can move toward you living life the way you want to.
Parent-assisted intervention focusing on teens having difficulty making/keeping friends. 90 minutes each week for 16-weeks. Focuses on skills like having conversations, choosing appropriate friends, handling teasing/bullying and other forms of social rejection, handling arguments and get-togethers. Homework assignments required each week to generalize skills. Small group format and specific instruction. Concrete rules and steps of social etiquette are presented through role-playing and modeling. Parent sessions run concurrently providing social coaching, assistance with generalization of skills learned each week and guidance on interpersonal problem-solving. Instructors certified through UCLA's PEERS program.
Hosted by Social Skills Development Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
I am a licensed Marriage & Family therapist, licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, certified PEERS instructor, and credentialed teacher. I have effectively taught social skills privately and in school settings to children, teens, and young adults with Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Bipolar, and Schizophrenia for over 20 years. In addition to social skills groups, I can provide one-on-one therapy to children, teens, and young adults experiencing specific concerns. I also provide mentoring/therapy services to parents with child rearing issues and concerns.
Are you or someone you love looking for helpful strategies to better handle the stress associated with the transition to adulthood, improve conversational skills, make friends, self-advocate, adapt to change, and achieve goals? We offer specialized teen groups (16-18 years old) and young adult groups (19-29 years old), and concurrent caregiver support groups, to provide you with the tools, support, and confidence to lead a more fulfilling life. Groups are 20-weeks long, and meet weekly for 1 hour and 30 mins. Groups forming! Contact us today to schedule an intake and reserve your spot!
We specialize in providing strategies for teens and adults who are on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse to effectively deal with a variety of problems that face them in adulthood.
Do you or someone you love have difficulty reading social cues, feel anxious about social interactions, and struggle with making friends and setting goals? Do you feel alone and misunderstood? Do you have autism traits that are not always apparent? We offer group therapy and social skills groups, along with individual counseling, for you and your family. By joining one of our groups, you’ll feel understood, accepted and encouraged by the other group members who have shared experiences and challenges. The expert-led group will help you gain the strategies, knowledge, and confidence to more effectively handle these problems.
This group is for ages 6-12 and will be held Saturday, November 23rd at Animating Principle's Workshop in Glendale (Montrose area) from 1-3pm. This is a one-time art group and will focus on positive peer connection, social skills, and increasing healthy expression of emotion through art. This group will include take-home materials. We have an amazing art space (take a look at our pictures!) and this group will be a ton of fun! All are welcome! Ideal for those with difficulty with emotional expression/regulation, ADHD, anxiety, Autism, or low self-esteem.
Hosted by Lindsay Snaer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glendale, CA 91208
I work with a multitude of challenges, such as emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, academics, peer conflict, low self-esteem, attachment issues, grief, substance use, Autism & ADHD.
Animating Principle is where critical thinking meets compassion! As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I pride myself on utilizing my sharp clinical skills to deliver compassionate therapy in a creative, non-clinical setting. I provide therapy to all ages on a wide range of presenting issues using an integrative approach. I also facilitate groups, and offer mentoring and coping classes for youth. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential, and Solution Focused.
We provide social skills training groups, to children, 1 time per week, at our clinic in Lomita, or via Zoom/Teams. Sessions run 1 time per week, 1.5 hour per session. Various days the groups are offered. The following your child can learn: Reduction of Electronics ? Peer Interaction ? Reduction of Social Isolation ? Turn taking & Sharing ? Participation in Sports ? Listening to Instructions ? Navigation of Friendships ? Maintaining a Conversation ? Empathy ? Problem-solving ? Eye Contact ? Cooperation ? Anticipation ? Reading Social Cues ? Increased Play Repertoire ? Speaking & Listening
Hosted by Lilyan W.j. Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA, Individ, Couples, Enterta
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lomita, CA 90717
Are you looking for a more fulfilling life? In my life coaching and therapy sessions, I am here to guide you to connect with your values, and to experience joy in your life (again). We can focus on topics such as relationships, anxiety, career, depression, ADHD, and Autism. Through convenient Zoom sessions, I create an environment, so you can be yourself, get insight, and gain tools. As an empathic person and mother, I will bring my authentic self and compassion for people to sessions.
This group is for students who struggle to start and maintain conversations, read social cues (body language, tone, facial expressions), stay on topic, understand others’ perspectives, and make & keep friends. Group members will be able to see social skills modeled and practice skills in a supportive environment. They will learn to identify different emotions and perspectives in others, feel confident to join a group and start a conversation, stay on topic, stand up for themselves, and make some new friends! This group is appropriate for 5th/6th graders who may have a diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism, level 1.
Hosted by Malena Ally
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
I specialize in the areas of Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, trauma, Autism, social skills deficits, bullying, self-injurious behavior, suicidal thoughts, and family stress.
Hello! I work with tweens, teens, and young adults to help them go from isolation, sadness, dropping grades, excessive worry and difficulty managing life/family stress to feeling more confident, happier, able to manage school/life, hanging out with friends on the weekends, and deeper relationships with family. I love working with people who feel like they just don't fit in and helping them to find that confidence to be themselves. I also love helping people to connect more to their friends and/or family and to build those natural support systems.
This group is for children aged 11-13 who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or other social concerns. This group will focus on friendship, emotional communication, coping skills, fair gameplay, and conversation. Each group will have about 45 minutes of a lesson and then 30 minutes of gameplay/practice. Parents will participate in a concurrent group to learn how to best support their child. *For children aged 11-13 years *Wednesday 4:30-5:45 pm *12-week group with the last week being a celebration *Start date September 23rd
If you or your child has autism or developmental disabilities and have struggled to find supportive, high-quality services, please feel free to reach out.
Dr. Haleigh Scott is the owner of Ascend Diagnostic & Support Services, a multi-specialty group practice that provides services and supports for people with autism and/or developmental disabilities. We provide support across the lifespan, this includes early intervention (ABA therapy) for young children, IEP support for families, individual and group therapy, and social skills groups for a variety of ages. We operate from a strengths-based approach that seeks to improve individual and family quality of life.
I currently offer two groups for neurodivergent adults who want to connect with other neurodivergent adults. In these groups, participants can share their personal experiences and receive support. Each month, a portion of each meeting covers an area of life / experience affecting neurodivergent adults. One group meets the second Friday of each month and the other meets the last Friday of each month at 7 pm via Zoom.
Hosted by Brandon Guin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90004
Why therapy? Why now? If not now, when? Not a single person that has ever existed understands what it is like to be a human the way that you do. Our unique characteristics, perspectives, and experiences do not have to limit us. Instead, they can become our biggest sources of strength. Do you struggle with any of the following: communication, social interactions, initiating activities, intrusive thoughts, procrastination, following through with tasks, impulse control, sensory overload, anxiety, depressed mood, addiction, or trauma. If so, reach out today for a free consultation with me.
What is Social Thinking The ability consider your own and others thoughts, emotions, beliefs, intentions, knowledge, etc. to help interpret and responds to the information in your mind and possibly through your social behavioral interactions Social Thinking Groups are generally around 45 minutes to 1 hour in length. Sessions are conducted in a group format of 2-4, though individual sessions are recommended too in many cases. Social thinking is best taught to children near normal to above intelligence with average or higher average language skills.
Hosted by Regina E Helmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MS, PPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Diamond Springs, CA 95619
Are you struggling with your child? Is your child struggling with displaying negative behaviors, emotionally unable to communicate their feelings or thoughts? Often times children display misbehavior as a way to communicate their inner feelings/thoughts. Let me help you or your child find practical tool coping skills to manage life successfully My passion is helping others, but more specifically children and their families who are struggling due to a variety of issues. My primary experience and focus has been with children and adolescences that have experienced trauma, substance abuse issues, behavioral issues, poor academic achievement and learning disabilities.
Neurodivergent (ND) people struggle with emotion dysregulation due to heightened sensitivity and being easily overstimulated and overwhelmed. Unmasked is a weekly therapy group that is led by a ND, DBT-trained therapist. The group offers a safe space for ND people to learn to unmask and get comfortable in their own skin. Group members have the opportunity to connect with others with shared experiences and challenges. Group members will be encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in an affirming, strengths-based and non-judgmental environment. The group also provides opportunities to learn and practice DBT skills as needed.
Hosted by Lynn Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Campbell, CA 95008
It seems like life SHOULD be good, but you bounce between depression, anxiety and utter exhaustion. You want to be in a healthy relationship but somehow you always pull the escape cord. You are desperate to reduce your stress and anxiety, heal from your painful childhood, improve self esteem, and build confidence. You want to let go of the past trauma but you struggle with how to do it. It's time to take back your power in relationships and finally step into the life you see for yourself: healthy relationships, life with balance, no more stress and no more anxiety. I see you and I can help.
A powerful program to support Allistic partners in Neurodiverse relationships. Impactful tools and guidance serving over 50 women thus far, leading to significant shifts - from feeling alone, disempowered, and confused to clarity, reclaiming themselves and returning to optimism. This therapeutic community experience will help you navigate your relationship's emotional and practical complexities through validation, psychological safety, and professional guidance. I invite you to visit www.ThrivingBeyondCassandraSyndrome.com to review the many testimonials about how my program has impacted many women.
Hosted by Relationship Healing Intensives
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92122
Relationship Healing Intensives 2 days (6 hrs. /day) in-person offer a dynamic and efficient process gracefully and safely gets to the roots, resolves issues effectively, and empowers couples. This is for couples who need immediate results. Who are experiencing any of the following - Stuck in destructive cycles (continually repeating harmful interactions and conflicts without resolution). Facing a crisis. Dealing with infidelity or betrayal of any sort. Other major relationship upheavals. On the brink of separation. Experiencing emotional disconnection. Recovering from trauma (past experiences that are impacting your relationship).
Neurodivergent and struggling? Trying to figure it all out? Adulting? Navigating systems? Emotional regulation? Executive Dysfunction? Making or keeping friends? Life transitions or big changes? Come join us for a therapeutic process group!
Hosted by Jackie MacNear
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Davis, CA 95616
As a fat, queer, neurodivergent disruptor of societal norms and systems, I hold a strength-based attachment focused framework that values and celebrates all genders, sexualities, bodies, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, family structures, religions, and socio-economic locations. I see these intersectionalities as a beautiful tapestry of personal empowerments which can become the foundation from which we work collectively to identify, address and dismantle systems of oppression. I believe humans shouldn’t be pathologized in a society designed to keep people sick and stuck.
This is an in-person weekly group to process life challenges, have self discovery, and to make connections with other neurodivergent people. Cost $35 weekly
Hosted by Samantha Wyllie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Simi Valley, CA 93063
I enjoy working with my clients by partnering up and walking their path with them. I have a strength based approach which will allow us to leverage your resources while we go into difficult areas of your life. We will explore unconscious material like your patterns, reactions, beliefs, and feelings to try to understand driving forces that make life seem so challenging. My goal is for you to feel safe so you can be vulnerable and explore the depth of your psyche. I will help you let go of defenses and create change in your life.
I am currently accepting applications for parents/caregivers who want support as they navigate the world of having a child on the spectrum. Addressing the hardships, loss/grieving, fears, and accepting process of having a child or children on the spectrum. This group is focused on creating support for one another and processing the emotions involved. Please don't walk this journey alone and call to inquire on reserving your spot. Currently taking applications.
Hosted by Sarah Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Temecula, CA 92590
Welcome to Rising Within Therapy. Are you searching for a safe space, a place where you can be real, vulnerable, and challenge yourself to live better? Then I would love to work with you. I focus on creating a safe space for my clients, building a therapeutic relationship of trust and respect. Which can allow for the space that is needed for internal transformation. Anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, and addiction are the common struggles my clients face. My clients are usually exhausted by patterns of behaviors that no longer work and frustrated with the results of just surviving day to day.
Northern California Family Counseling and Wellness Center exists to help you overcome life challenges, heal from emotional pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Hosted by Christina Whitney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redding, CA 96002
As a therapist, I am deeply committed to helping individuals and couples find clarity, resilience, and deeper connection in their lives and relationships. My approach is rooted in empathy and authenticity, and I work with clients by fully joining them on their journey, meeting them exactly where they are. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, confront their challenges, and find meaningful solutions. Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, trauma, or life’s many stressors, I am here to support you in making lasting change.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Hosted by Veronica Ghabour
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.
SNRG is a private practice in Santa Monica where Dr. Nay Smith provides school and home based ABA and educational therapy for children (preschool through high school). Additional services at SNRG are social skills groups and IEP advocacy.
Hosted by Nay Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, BCBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
I specializes in MFT and ABA. While working with clients, I supports their work by identifying behavior patterns, identifying healthy replacement behaviors, and support my client’s understanding of emotional and cognitive states. Through the understanding of the self, my clients learn how their behaviors impact their environments. And more importantly how they can make changes to enhance their life, relationships, and experiences in their daily environments. I have experience working with adults, couples, groups, and children.
