Autism Therapists in Moreno Valley, CA
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Hey there, I'm Joanna Cain, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) based in Los Angeles California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. With years of experience, I work with individuals of all ages, and different walks of life, specializing in mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and autism that interfere with those relationships and daily life demands. Assisting clients to identify their own needs and providing them with the skills needed to achieve their goals is my approach.
Hey there, I'm Joanna Cain, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) based in Los Angeles California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. With years of experience, I work with individuals of all ages, and different walks of life, specializing in mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and autism that interfere with those relationships and daily life demands. Assisting clients to identify their own needs and providing them with the skills needed to achieve their goals is my approach.
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Are you concerned about your child’s education? Do you wonder if they have autism, ADHD, or other challenges impacting their learning? Are you yourself looking for support or accommodations in your education or career? You came to the right place. We at ACES Clinics provide expert educational assessments, psychological evaluations and diagnostic testing. We offer IEEs for parents who seek top-quality, unbiased second opinions for their child. Additionally, we provide IQ testing for twice-exceptional learners for school entry.
Are you concerned about your child’s education? Do you wonder if they have autism, ADHD, or other challenges impacting their learning? Are you yourself looking for support or accommodations in your education or career? You came to the right place. We at ACES Clinics provide expert educational assessments, psychological evaluations and diagnostic testing. We offer IEEs for parents who seek top-quality, unbiased second opinions for their child. Additionally, we provide IQ testing for twice-exceptional learners for school entry.
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In addition, I have worked with parents and children with Autism and other special needs.
Throughout life, we all experience heartaches, pains, trials, and tribulations that affect us in various ways. Many times we need someone to hear and understand us while providing support and guidance. I am a nonjudgmental Mental Health Clinician who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults to explore the highs and lows in life. I create a safe space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings while empowering them to be reflective. I encourage clients to explore solutions, deep-seated emotions, and the origins of those emotions, and strengthen relationships.
In addition, I have worked with parents and children with Autism and other special needs.
Throughout life, we all experience heartaches, pains, trials, and tribulations that affect us in various ways. Many times we need someone to hear and understand us while providing support and guidance. I am a nonjudgmental Mental Health Clinician who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults to explore the highs and lows in life. I create a safe space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings while empowering them to be reflective. I encourage clients to explore solutions, deep-seated emotions, and the origins of those emotions, and strengthen relationships.
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Hi, I’m Sally Torrens. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). I learned about your strengths and challenges, what has worked and not worked for you in the past, and what pieces of your life are tangled up so that we can work together to help you make active choices and changes in your life. My therapeutic approach depends on your needs with a focus on Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I work with adults of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, bereavement and loss, parenting, a diagnosis of or a child with autism and other diverse abilities, and work stress.
Hi, I’m Sally Torrens. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). I learned about your strengths and challenges, what has worked and not worked for you in the past, and what pieces of your life are tangled up so that we can work together to help you make active choices and changes in your life. My therapeutic approach depends on your needs with a focus on Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I work with adults of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, bereavement and loss, parenting, a diagnosis of or a child with autism and other diverse abilities, and work stress.
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Mighty Oak Community Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, Psy, D, LMFT
Verified Verified
Moreno Valley, CA 92552
EVERY PERSON: We believe that every person is a wonderfully complex creature that is created to function cognitively, physically and spiritually.
EVERY PERSON: We believe that every person is a wonderfully complex creature that is created to function cognitively, physically and spiritually.
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Hello, my name is Dr. V. Jasmin Smith, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I hold a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. I am based in Southern California, and I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in the treatment of complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders using various modalities such as play therapy, positive psychology, talk and exposure therapy, mindfulness techniques, cognitive behavior therapy, and other integration techniques such as visual arts and music.
Hello, my name is Dr. V. Jasmin Smith, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I hold a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. I am based in Southern California, and I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in the treatment of complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders using various modalities such as play therapy, positive psychology, talk and exposure therapy, mindfulness techniques, cognitive behavior therapy, and other integration techniques such as visual arts and music.
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Psychological And Substance Abuse Services, INC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
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Whatever service you are interested in, we are here to help! Call or email to book an appointment today!
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My name is Robert Bancroft, but I usually go by Bob. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. Much of my experience has been with pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults. I find this experience helpful with all ages of clients and families, as these are very formative and significant times in most clients' lives. I have helped clients succeed and grow, facing every level of trauma possible. I practice Client-Centered and Trauma Informed individual psychotherapy. I use Structural Family Therapy with families and as a framework to help individuals understand their own family dynamics.
My name is Robert Bancroft, but I usually go by Bob. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. Much of my experience has been with pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults. I find this experience helpful with all ages of clients and families, as these are very formative and significant times in most clients' lives. I have helped clients succeed and grow, facing every level of trauma possible. I practice Client-Centered and Trauma Informed individual psychotherapy. I use Structural Family Therapy with families and as a framework to help individuals understand their own family dynamics.
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Jeannine Lira
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
I enjoys working with children, teens, and adults. My passion is working with the teenage population, and challenging young minds to overcome difficulties that they face. I have the belief that not one type of approach or intervention works for everyone, which is why I like to incorporate my clients interests and needs in therapy. I enjoy challenging the mind of my clients, and aiding them in understanding emotions, behaviors and thought processing.
I enjoys working with children, teens, and adults. My passion is working with the teenage population, and challenging young minds to overcome difficulties that they face. I have the belief that not one type of approach or intervention works for everyone, which is why I like to incorporate my clients interests and needs in therapy. I enjoy challenging the mind of my clients, and aiding them in understanding emotions, behaviors and thought processing.
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Hello! My name is Julie Schmidt. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) providing Client Centered counseling for Californians for nearly 20 years. I enjoy working with clients who are interested in improving their thinking, feeling, and behaviors as life brings us opportunities to explore our strengths and gain insight. People develop and experience their perspectives and feelings in their own unique way, therefore I offer a variety of approaches to therapy. I offer clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or "CBT" which emphasizes the link between thinking, feeling, and behaviors.
Hello! My name is Julie Schmidt. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) providing Client Centered counseling for Californians for nearly 20 years. I enjoy working with clients who are interested in improving their thinking, feeling, and behaviors as life brings us opportunities to explore our strengths and gain insight. People develop and experience their perspectives and feelings in their own unique way, therefore I offer a variety of approaches to therapy. I offer clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or "CBT" which emphasizes the link between thinking, feeling, and behaviors.
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Are you having trouble managing your child's behavior? Are your child's emotional issues causing stress in your relationship? No matter what type of difficulties your/your child is experiencing, when your child struggles you struggle. This is a place where we will partner together to build upon your family's strengths and nourish your parent-child relationship.
Are you having trouble managing your child's behavior? Are your child's emotional issues causing stress in your relationship? No matter what type of difficulties your/your child is experiencing, when your child struggles you struggle. This is a place where we will partner together to build upon your family's strengths and nourish your parent-child relationship.
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Dr. Aine Bergin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
My passion is to see families stay together, not out of duty or obligation, but because they enjoy and delight in one another's company. I believe the core foundation of a strong and healthy family is a deep, abiding respect for one another. Therefore, my desire is to teach people how to effectively communicate and listen, with the ultimate goal of achieving a safe and healthy family environment where all members have a voice and heart to listen. I know that there are thousands of hurting individuals in my community and I am dedicated to your genuine care.
My passion is to see families stay together, not out of duty or obligation, but because they enjoy and delight in one another's company. I believe the core foundation of a strong and healthy family is a deep, abiding respect for one another. Therefore, my desire is to teach people how to effectively communicate and listen, with the ultimate goal of achieving a safe and healthy family environment where all members have a voice and heart to listen. I know that there are thousands of hurting individuals in my community and I am dedicated to your genuine care.
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Are you struggling with your mental health, or is your life just simply overwhelming at times? I can help you identify the patterns in your life that are limiting you and guide you toward developing better-coping skills to find healing and live the life you want to live. My focus is to empower you to be the very best “You” that you can be. Whether you are struggling with substance use, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship issues, or trauma, I am here to help you through it. I want to help you achieve your goals through a positive therapeutic relationship that creates long-lasting results in your recovery.
Are you struggling with your mental health, or is your life just simply overwhelming at times? I can help you identify the patterns in your life that are limiting you and guide you toward developing better-coping skills to find healing and live the life you want to live. My focus is to empower you to be the very best “You” that you can be. Whether you are struggling with substance use, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship issues, or trauma, I am here to help you through it. I want to help you achieve your goals through a positive therapeutic relationship that creates long-lasting results in your recovery.
![Photo of Liang “Yeeng” Lee, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/95d78b89-781e-4e5b-bf76-4aec8a7a7561/1/320x400.png)
Welcome to my profile! I am Yeeng. I have been licensed as a marriage and family therapist (MFT) since 2006. My passion is to provide cross-cultural, multilingual, and integrative therapeutic services. I support individuals and families going through life transitions such as work, relationships, and health. I create a safe and healing space for you to explore, identify, and utilize your internal resources within you and the potential external resources and support system around you to restore yourselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Welcome to my profile! I am Yeeng. I have been licensed as a marriage and family therapist (MFT) since 2006. My passion is to provide cross-cultural, multilingual, and integrative therapeutic services. I support individuals and families going through life transitions such as work, relationships, and health. I create a safe and healing space for you to explore, identify, and utilize your internal resources within you and the potential external resources and support system around you to restore yourselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
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Alejandra Landavazo, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is a collaborative one. I see clients as the agents of change in their own lives and take a supportive role in developing and formulating a vision of where clients see themselves. I like to collaborate with clients in determining motives for initiating therapy. I like to support clients in developing and formulating short-term and long-term goals during our work together. I initiate goal discussion at intake and expand during future therapy sessions to formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
Alejandra Landavazo, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is a collaborative one. I see clients as the agents of change in their own lives and take a supportive role in developing and formulating a vision of where clients see themselves. I like to collaborate with clients in determining motives for initiating therapy. I like to support clients in developing and formulating short-term and long-term goals during our work together. I initiate goal discussion at intake and expand during future therapy sessions to formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
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Hello, my name is Denise Chmiel. I am a Marriage & Family Therapist in the State of California. My work with clients is client-centered, solution-focused, and trauma-informed. I approach my clients respectfully, warmly, and with a sincere desire to assist them with gaining insight, achieving their therapeutic goals, and feeling better. I am comfortable working with adults, older adults, and adolescents who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, sadness, and loneliness or who are stuck in situations that feel hopeless.
Hello, my name is Denise Chmiel. I am a Marriage & Family Therapist in the State of California. My work with clients is client-centered, solution-focused, and trauma-informed. I approach my clients respectfully, warmly, and with a sincere desire to assist them with gaining insight, achieving their therapeutic goals, and feeling better. I am comfortable working with adults, older adults, and adolescents who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, sadness, and loneliness or who are stuck in situations that feel hopeless.
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I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from University of California, Irvine in 2012, and my Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology with emphasis in MFT from Pepperdine University in 2015.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from University of California, Irvine in 2012, and my Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology with emphasis in MFT from Pepperdine University in 2015.
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Hi! My name is Kristin Flowers and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist here in beautiful California. I specialize in helping anxious people to heal and recover from perfectionism, gas lighting, and toxic relationships, as well as past events or memories that may still be impacting life in a negative way. I help people who are trying to be perfect and feel exhausted and wondering who they are anymore. The people I help are feeling anxious, lonely, and stressed out to the breaking point. Sleep is difficult if not impossible. Asking for help is so hard because you're so used to fixing everything yourself.
Hi! My name is Kristin Flowers and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist here in beautiful California. I specialize in helping anxious people to heal and recover from perfectionism, gas lighting, and toxic relationships, as well as past events or memories that may still be impacting life in a negative way. I help people who are trying to be perfect and feel exhausted and wondering who they are anymore. The people I help are feeling anxious, lonely, and stressed out to the breaking point. Sleep is difficult if not impossible. Asking for help is so hard because you're so used to fixing everything yourself.
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I use traditional talk therapy and neurofeedback training to improve symptoms of Autism/Asperger's, ADHD, RAD, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, Addictions, Learning Disabilities, Insomnia, Sleep Disorders, Migraine.
I worked with broad range of clients- kids, individuals, couples. I have been supervising several addiction and dual diagnosis clinics. I treated successfully hundreds of patients and helped to find best solution to the most difficult situation or problem my patients faced. I help my patients to rebuild relationships based on honesty, understanding, forgiveness, and trust. I teach coping skills to regulate your impulses, emotions, increase your sense of personal identity , improve your judgment, reduce the sense of crisis in your life and find healthy solutions. I offer Neurofeedback training that helps to enhance physical, mental performance, improves memories.
I use traditional talk therapy and neurofeedback training to improve symptoms of Autism/Asperger's, ADHD, RAD, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, Addictions, Learning Disabilities, Insomnia, Sleep Disorders, Migraine.
I worked with broad range of clients- kids, individuals, couples. I have been supervising several addiction and dual diagnosis clinics. I treated successfully hundreds of patients and helped to find best solution to the most difficult situation or problem my patients faced. I help my patients to rebuild relationships based on honesty, understanding, forgiveness, and trust. I teach coping skills to regulate your impulses, emotions, increase your sense of personal identity , improve your judgment, reduce the sense of crisis in your life and find healthy solutions. I offer Neurofeedback training that helps to enhance physical, mental performance, improves memories.
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He specializes in working with couples, elementary-age children, teenagers, and enjoys working with children with autism.
Martin Carey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 1992. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science and Religion from La Sierra University, a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University, and PPS Credential in School Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino. Martin begins with a careful assessment of the client’s concerns, and addresses those concerns through integrating several therapy approaches, including cognitive behavior therapy, family systems therapy, solution-focused therapy, and reality therapy.
He specializes in working with couples, elementary-age children, teenagers, and enjoys working with children with autism.
Martin Carey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 1992. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science and Religion from La Sierra University, a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University, and PPS Credential in School Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino. Martin begins with a careful assessment of the client’s concerns, and addresses those concerns through integrating several therapy approaches, including cognitive behavior therapy, family systems therapy, solution-focused therapy, and reality therapy.
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Autism Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.