Autism Therapists in Palm Springs, CA
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We provide assessments and consultation, identification and support for autism, ADHD, emotional and behavioral challenges, learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), speech and language, OT, PT, and transitions.
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.
We provide assessments and consultation, identification and support for autism, ADHD, emotional and behavioral challenges, learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), speech and language, OT, PT, and transitions.
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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Change your mind and you change your life. You are important, powerful and valuable. You create your life. Hypnosis accesses the part of your mind that controls your emotions, behaviors and body. You are truly the master of your life. By working with the part of mind that brings your manifestations into fruition [it] makes everything in your world flow smoother, easier and simpler than you have ever imagined. Your mind is amazing; Isn't it time you utilized all aspects of it?
Change your mind and you change your life. You are important, powerful and valuable. You create your life. Hypnosis accesses the part of your mind that controls your emotions, behaviors and body. You are truly the master of your life. By working with the part of mind that brings your manifestations into fruition [it] makes everything in your world flow smoother, easier and simpler than you have ever imagined. Your mind is amazing; Isn't it time you utilized all aspects of it?
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As a therapist, Dr. Ferri believes in a holistic approach that considers every aspect of your life – from your past experiences to your current circumstances and future aspirations. He understands that each individual's journey is unique, and he tailors his therapeutic techniques to fit your specific needs and goals.
As a therapist, Dr. Ferri believes in a holistic approach that considers every aspect of your life – from your past experiences to your current circumstances and future aspirations. He understands that each individual's journey is unique, and he tailors his therapeutic techniques to fit your specific needs and goals.
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WELCOME! . FOR THE PAST 36 YEARS, I HAVE HELPED MANY PEOPLE AND I AM HERE TO HELP YOU. AT TIMES IN OUR LIVES, WE ALL NEED SOMEONE WE CAN TRUST , SOMEONE NEUTRAL, TO GUIDE US THROUGH SOME CHALLENGES AND ISSUES THAT WE ARE FACING. MY PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY HAS WELL PREPARED ME TO WORK WITH THE MANY SITUATIONS THAT I SEE DAILY. WITH A "POSITIVE PROBLEM SOLVING" APPROACH, I BELIEVE WE LEARN AND GROW THROUGH OUR CHALENGES. IF YOU ARE READY TO TAKE THAT FIRST STEP , I AM HERE FOR YOU. PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE: WWW.PATRICIACRAINE.COM.
WELCOME! . FOR THE PAST 36 YEARS, I HAVE HELPED MANY PEOPLE AND I AM HERE TO HELP YOU. AT TIMES IN OUR LIVES, WE ALL NEED SOMEONE WE CAN TRUST , SOMEONE NEUTRAL, TO GUIDE US THROUGH SOME CHALLENGES AND ISSUES THAT WE ARE FACING. MY PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY HAS WELL PREPARED ME TO WORK WITH THE MANY SITUATIONS THAT I SEE DAILY. WITH A "POSITIVE PROBLEM SOLVING" APPROACH, I BELIEVE WE LEARN AND GROW THROUGH OUR CHALENGES. IF YOU ARE READY TO TAKE THAT FIRST STEP , I AM HERE FOR YOU. PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE: WWW.PATRICIACRAINE.COM.
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As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, and owner of El Paseo Testing Center, I work with children, teens, and adults and specialize in conducting psychological-educational evaluations. Benefits include implementation of 504 Plans (Public/Private Schools), IEP's, University testing accommodations, College Board entrance exams and most importantly understanding one's Learning Profile to be a successful independent learner. I'm an advocate for early intervention, calling it the key to success for an individual living with a learning or behavioral difference. We have a Comprehensive team of licensed Independent Educational Evaluators that conduct second opinion assessments for School Districts.
As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, and owner of El Paseo Testing Center, I work with children, teens, and adults and specialize in conducting psychological-educational evaluations. Benefits include implementation of 504 Plans (Public/Private Schools), IEP's, University testing accommodations, College Board entrance exams and most importantly understanding one's Learning Profile to be a successful independent learner. I'm an advocate for early intervention, calling it the key to success for an individual living with a learning or behavioral difference. We have a Comprehensive team of licensed Independent Educational Evaluators that conduct second opinion assessments for School Districts.
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You can learn to take control of yourself, your family, and your life! Positive communication and interpersonal interactions can be yours! Having worked with children, teens, and families for over 30 years as a teacher, school counselor, or therapist, I am familiar with the challenges, frustrations, and unique demands of trying to managing school, work, and family life. I am absolutely passionate about providing a safe and comfortable place to help you achieve your goals.
You can learn to take control of yourself, your family, and your life! Positive communication and interpersonal interactions can be yours! Having worked with children, teens, and families for over 30 years as a teacher, school counselor, or therapist, I am familiar with the challenges, frustrations, and unique demands of trying to managing school, work, and family life. I am absolutely passionate about providing a safe and comfortable place to help you achieve your goals.
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Please click on the website button to request an initial appointment. You can now get the best therapy and assessment by video conferencing, with a very experienced and kind doctor. Most people see me because of stress, family issues, depression, anxiety, medical problems. My heart is in Depth Psychology: cut and paste this link for an explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ6ZHAJ9NE8 Your treatment should be covered by your health insurance. Sessions as low as $80 if paying out of pocket. Sessions are 60 minutes. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Please click on the website button to request an initial appointment. You can now get the best therapy and assessment by video conferencing, with a very experienced and kind doctor. Most people see me because of stress, family issues, depression, anxiety, medical problems. My heart is in Depth Psychology: cut and paste this link for an explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ6ZHAJ9NE8 Your treatment should be covered by your health insurance. Sessions as low as $80 if paying out of pocket. Sessions are 60 minutes. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
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I have eighteen years of clinical expertise in the field of psychology. I have been a crisis clinician much of that time helping ease the pain in the most acute psychiatric situations. This also includes being a program director in a psychiatric facility. I am a loyal and supportive advocate in your journey to living a better life. We will work together to have a more fulfilling life and accomplishing the goals and positive future that you deserve.
I have eighteen years of clinical expertise in the field of psychology. I have been a crisis clinician much of that time helping ease the pain in the most acute psychiatric situations. This also includes being a program director in a psychiatric facility. I am a loyal and supportive advocate in your journey to living a better life. We will work together to have a more fulfilling life and accomplishing the goals and positive future that you deserve.
Skytherapist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, PsyD, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262
My ideal client is anyone I can help. I treat a large cross-section of America, especially Veterans and all dealing with trauma. We are a team of over 200 multi disciplinary providers across 50 states. We work with you to ensure you get the care you deserve.
My ideal client is anyone I can help. I treat a large cross-section of America, especially Veterans and all dealing with trauma. We are a team of over 200 multi disciplinary providers across 50 states. We work with you to ensure you get the care you deserve.
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Alfredo Laris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92263 (Online Only)
I believe that the power of vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths and ultimately can provide us with a deeper sense of self, security, comfort, and more compassionate towards one another. Coming from a strength-based form of doing therapy and providing support to others, I work to provide my clients with a sense of validation and comfort. As a cis male that identifies as Latinx and as a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, I am able to hold the experience of living in many diverse, cross-cultural emotional experiences that we sometimes may not even know how to begin to understand.
I believe that the power of vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths and ultimately can provide us with a deeper sense of self, security, comfort, and more compassionate towards one another. Coming from a strength-based form of doing therapy and providing support to others, I work to provide my clients with a sense of validation and comfort. As a cis male that identifies as Latinx and as a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, I am able to hold the experience of living in many diverse, cross-cultural emotional experiences that we sometimes may not even know how to begin to understand.
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Parents of children with behavioral or learning challenges often encounter higher levels of stress and can struggle to understand why what works for others isn't working for them. By combining educational, behavioral, and psychological flexibility expertise, I work with parents to help them uncover the ways that shifting their own behavior can create opportunities for their child/children to make different choices.
Parents of children with behavioral or learning challenges often encounter higher levels of stress and can struggle to understand why what works for others isn't working for them. By combining educational, behavioral, and psychological flexibility expertise, I work with parents to help them uncover the ways that shifting their own behavior can create opportunities for their child/children to make different choices.
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Bradford Leary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Not accepting new clients
My practice is 100% virtual. I am able to treat clients residing in California. I enjoy working with individuals facing a variety of issues including loss of all types. This includes the death of a loved one, divorce or separation, job loss, infertility, and retirement. I have an understanding of the stress and anxiety as a lifelong resident of the peninsula. My approach is practical and supportive.
My practice is 100% virtual. I am able to treat clients residing in California. I enjoy working with individuals facing a variety of issues including loss of all types. This includes the death of a loved one, divorce or separation, job loss, infertility, and retirement. I have an understanding of the stress and anxiety as a lifelong resident of the peninsula. My approach is practical and supportive.
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Seham Saba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Not accepting new clients
My mission is to assist others in overcoming life challenges and obstacles through mindfulness, relationship building, empowerment, awareness, stress management and much more. If you, your family, or anyone you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, coping with stressful situations or other mental health related issues, I can help!
My mission is to assist others in overcoming life challenges and obstacles through mindfulness, relationship building, empowerment, awareness, stress management and much more. If you, your family, or anyone you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, coping with stressful situations or other mental health related issues, I can help!
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Many professionals do not work with teens and autism and I am able to fill in the gaps where others fall short.
Feeling overwhelmed by special needs or life transitions? I’m here to help. I support individuals and families navigating challenges, offering tools to strengthen relationships and manage emotions. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or seeking personal growth, providing solutions with clients of all ages, offering personalized strategies to manage emotions, improve communication, and achieve your goals. Whether you're seeking support for your child, yourself, or your family, I meet you where you are. Together, we'll develop practical skills to overcome obstacles, boost confidence, and reach your potential.
Many professionals do not work with teens and autism and I am able to fill in the gaps where others fall short.
Feeling overwhelmed by special needs or life transitions? I’m here to help. I support individuals and families navigating challenges, offering tools to strengthen relationships and manage emotions. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or seeking personal growth, providing solutions with clients of all ages, offering personalized strategies to manage emotions, improve communication, and achieve your goals. Whether you're seeking support for your child, yourself, or your family, I meet you where you are. Together, we'll develop practical skills to overcome obstacles, boost confidence, and reach your potential.
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I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist experienced in working with eating disorders, addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and developmental disabilities. I take a holistic and client-led approach to therapy sessions focusing on increasing self-sufficiency, coping skills, and personal insight into unhelpful patterns.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist experienced in working with eating disorders, addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and developmental disabilities. I take a holistic and client-led approach to therapy sessions focusing on increasing self-sufficiency, coping skills, and personal insight into unhelpful patterns.
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Katherine Deal (Reis)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Whether you're struggling with consequences stemming from past trauma, chronic mental illness, grief/loss, hopelessness, anger, resentment or profound life changes; healing is possible. Therapy is the process of building insight and awareness into behaviors and thoughts that ultimately perpetuate the hurt and pain. My goal is to assist in you finding the best way to break this pattern, change old and ineffective ways of coping and building a better understanding of why we do what we do. We often are trying to make right or whole, something that was so broken, destroyed or distorted from our past.
Whether you're struggling with consequences stemming from past trauma, chronic mental illness, grief/loss, hopelessness, anger, resentment or profound life changes; healing is possible. Therapy is the process of building insight and awareness into behaviors and thoughts that ultimately perpetuate the hurt and pain. My goal is to assist in you finding the best way to break this pattern, change old and ineffective ways of coping and building a better understanding of why we do what we do. We often are trying to make right or whole, something that was so broken, destroyed or distorted from our past.
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Hello, My Name is Julie Amirault. I've been licensed for 21 years as a Marriage & Family Therapist. I focus on using DBT skills, Guided Imagery, Meditation, and Mindfulness-Based Therapies. I use a Mindfulness-Based Approach to assisting clients to identify their strengths, finding balance in their lives, and pursuing both their present and future goals. I believe clients are experts on themselves and I am fortunate to advocate for them along their journey.
Hello, My Name is Julie Amirault. I've been licensed for 21 years as a Marriage & Family Therapist. I focus on using DBT skills, Guided Imagery, Meditation, and Mindfulness-Based Therapies. I use a Mindfulness-Based Approach to assisting clients to identify their strengths, finding balance in their lives, and pursuing both their present and future goals. I believe clients are experts on themselves and I am fortunate to advocate for them along their journey.
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Larry Goodman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (Online Only)
Hello. I am Larry Goodman. I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist and specialize in working with women, men, couples, and teens. I provide an understanding and safe place to talk about and resolve issues that may have troubled you for a long time or have recently come up, issues that prevent you from enjoying your life, your partner, your family, or your work situation. Whether it is frustration or anger with a partner, guilt, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief or sadness, or difficult children and teens, I can help you. I specialize in working with women in relationships who feel dismissed or ignored.
Hello. I am Larry Goodman. I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist and specialize in working with women, men, couples, and teens. I provide an understanding and safe place to talk about and resolve issues that may have troubled you for a long time or have recently come up, issues that prevent you from enjoying your life, your partner, your family, or your work situation. Whether it is frustration or anger with a partner, guilt, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief or sadness, or difficult children and teens, I can help you. I specialize in working with women in relationships who feel dismissed or ignored.
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We are all just doing the best that we can, but it is easy to feel depleted, alone, anxious, or depressed. Making the decision and commitment to better oneself is difficult, to say the least. I am here to help you achieve your goals. I aim to provide a safe and trusting environment for you to explore your emotions, experiences, relationships, and struggles. Therapy can be a great place to slow down, to think carefully about your life, and get support. I work collaboratively with my clients, and work to empower and nurture every individual’s strength. I believe education is a primary tool for change.
We are all just doing the best that we can, but it is easy to feel depleted, alone, anxious, or depressed. Making the decision and commitment to better oneself is difficult, to say the least. I am here to help you achieve your goals. I aim to provide a safe and trusting environment for you to explore your emotions, experiences, relationships, and struggles. Therapy can be a great place to slow down, to think carefully about your life, and get support. I work collaboratively with my clients, and work to empower and nurture every individual’s strength. I believe education is a primary tool for change.
Online Therapists
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Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
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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.