Autism Therapists in Redondo Beach, CA
Albert A Knapp Jr
Psychologist, PsyD, BCBA-D, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
I specialize in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma.
I enjoy working with children, tweens, teenagers, and young adults, from a Play Therapy and CBT perspective.
I specialize in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma.
I enjoy working with children, tweens, teenagers, and young adults, from a Play Therapy and CBT perspective.
Are you concerned about your child's behaviors or emotion regulation? Is your child struggling with social skills and making and keeping friends? Are you wondering if your child has autism spectrum disorder or ADHD? Do you want to talk with a professional about how to help your child?
Are you concerned about your child's behaviors or emotion regulation? Is your child struggling with social skills and making and keeping friends? Are you wondering if your child has autism spectrum disorder or ADHD? Do you want to talk with a professional about how to help your child?
Ruby V Paparello
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (Online Only)
Individuals with autism often develop behavioral issues, stress/ anxiety and depression triggered by their struggle with daily life and socializing. I have created a curriculum to support this population to build self confidence and find their place in the world. I provide community resources for teens and young adults with autism. As a parent and clinician My program provides a safe creative setting for group members and monthly meetings to keep parents informed.I have also provided individual therapy for autistic teens and young adults.
Individuals with autism often develop behavioral issues, stress/ anxiety and depression triggered by their struggle with daily life and socializing. I have created a curriculum to support this population to build self confidence and find their place in the world. I provide community resources for teens and young adults with autism. As a parent and clinician My program provides a safe creative setting for group members and monthly meetings to keep parents informed.I have also provided individual therapy for autistic teens and young adults.
Stefanie Rushatakankovit
Licensed Educational Psychologist, LEP, NCSP, BCBA
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
My comprehensive assessments in ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, giftedness, & behavior help you learn about your child's needs and give a roadmap on what to do next.
If your child or teen is having trouble with learning, big emotions, making or keeping friends, or behavior, I'll help them understand their own brains & bodies, and build the skills they need for emotional growth, independence, and healthy relationships. If you have tried reading books, listening to podcasts, watching videos, and are STILL feeling frustrated or helpless, I will work with you to help discover why your child is struggling, collaborate on a plan, and guide and support you to make positive, concrete changes.
My comprehensive assessments in ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, giftedness, & behavior help you learn about your child's needs and give a roadmap on what to do next.
If your child or teen is having trouble with learning, big emotions, making or keeping friends, or behavior, I'll help them understand their own brains & bodies, and build the skills they need for emotional growth, independence, and healthy relationships. If you have tried reading books, listening to podcasts, watching videos, and are STILL feeling frustrated or helpless, I will work with you to help discover why your child is struggling, collaborate on a plan, and guide and support you to make positive, concrete changes.
They aim to understand their autism, ADHD, or queer identity deeply.
As a neurodivergent or queer individual in today's society, you feel pressured to conceal your true self, anxious about potential rejection if you express yourself authentically. You often mimic others to fit in, hide your true self, and strive for perfection to gain acceptance. Simply for being yourself, you're labeled as "weird," "strange," or "different," which deepens feelings of isolation. Whether you're exploring your neurodivergence, gender, or sexuality for the first time or grappling with understanding your needs, there is a path forward from surviving to thriving.
They aim to understand their autism, ADHD, or queer identity deeply.
As a neurodivergent or queer individual in today's society, you feel pressured to conceal your true self, anxious about potential rejection if you express yourself authentically. You often mimic others to fit in, hide your true self, and strive for perfection to gain acceptance. Simply for being yourself, you're labeled as "weird," "strange," or "different," which deepens feelings of isolation. Whether you're exploring your neurodivergence, gender, or sexuality for the first time or grappling with understanding your needs, there is a path forward from surviving to thriving.
Navigating an autism spectrum diagnosis for your child can be a challenging and isolating experience. I'm here to help you and your child meet goals, as well as advocate for yourselves in community/education spaces. Maybe you've already started receiving ABA or school services but you're not seeing progress and you're confused about the process. Maybe you're hoping to get more hands on training and support for yourself as a caregiver. Maybe you just need short term support during a transition or to meet a specific goal.
Navigating an autism spectrum diagnosis for your child can be a challenging and isolating experience. I'm here to help you and your child meet goals, as well as advocate for yourselves in community/education spaces. Maybe you've already started receiving ABA or school services but you're not seeing progress and you're confused about the process. Maybe you're hoping to get more hands on training and support for yourself as a caregiver. Maybe you just need short term support during a transition or to meet a specific goal.
I conduct Autism and ADHD assessments and am ND-affirming as well as knowledgeable in PDA.
My approach to therapy is to make clients feel safe and understood while challenging thoughts or habits that might be unhelpful. Although I tailor my treatment to meet the goals and needs of my clients, I implement a mix of evidence-based techniques. These include cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, and interpersonal process therapies. Using these techniques assists in learning more about yourself and identifying the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I can also teach useful skills to help improve coping and manage challenging situations. I welcome people of all races, sexual orientations, and gender.
I conduct Autism and ADHD assessments and am ND-affirming as well as knowledgeable in PDA.
My approach to therapy is to make clients feel safe and understood while challenging thoughts or habits that might be unhelpful. Although I tailor my treatment to meet the goals and needs of my clients, I implement a mix of evidence-based techniques. These include cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, and interpersonal process therapies. Using these techniques assists in learning more about yourself and identifying the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I can also teach useful skills to help improve coping and manage challenging situations. I welcome people of all races, sexual orientations, and gender.
For persons of all ages, attempting to manage ADHD, giftedness, autism or dementia, identifying a particular diagnosis can be a frustrating journey.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with a variety of issues at all stages of development. Stress, anxiety, depression, and grief can be difficult to manage for anyone, and can be exacerbated by life circumstances. Relationship issues and family stressors can also be precipitants for increased difficulties for individuals. Personalities and abilities differ-from athletes to artists- having unique needs. Parents dealing with children with ADHD, twice gifted, learning disorders, or autism face very specific interactional challenges, impacting all areas of their life.
For persons of all ages, attempting to manage ADHD, giftedness, autism or dementia, identifying a particular diagnosis can be a frustrating journey.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with a variety of issues at all stages of development. Stress, anxiety, depression, and grief can be difficult to manage for anyone, and can be exacerbated by life circumstances. Relationship issues and family stressors can also be precipitants for increased difficulties for individuals. Personalities and abilities differ-from athletes to artists- having unique needs. Parents dealing with children with ADHD, twice gifted, learning disorders, or autism face very specific interactional challenges, impacting all areas of their life.
My expertise is in autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and specific learning disabilities.
An accurate assessment of a child's learning profile, processing style and diagnostic status facilitates access to appropriate services within school systems. It provides parents and teachers with strategies that match the child's strengths to ensure a positive learning environment. Success breeds success. As your child discovers they can learn, they will become engaged with the process and ready to tackle educational challenges. Once identified, learning disabilities (dyslexia), autism, and ADHD can be approached with research based techniques that enable children to function with their peers in typical learning environments.
My expertise is in autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and specific learning disabilities.
An accurate assessment of a child's learning profile, processing style and diagnostic status facilitates access to appropriate services within school systems. It provides parents and teachers with strategies that match the child's strengths to ensure a positive learning environment. Success breeds success. As your child discovers they can learn, they will become engaged with the process and ready to tackle educational challenges. Once identified, learning disabilities (dyslexia), autism, and ADHD can be approached with research based techniques that enable children to function with their peers in typical learning environments.
It takes courage to start/restart therapy - well done for taking the first step! Whether your therapeutic needs are straightforward or complex, my ultimate goal is to empower you. I specialize in treating BPD and complex trauma. Many of my clients identify as creative, sensitive, and/or neurodiverse (ADHD, Autism) and tend to struggle with some combination of anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and/or substance abuse. Whatever you're facing, we will customize your treatment plan together in order to get you the best, most efficient results possible.
It takes courage to start/restart therapy - well done for taking the first step! Whether your therapeutic needs are straightforward or complex, my ultimate goal is to empower you. I specialize in treating BPD and complex trauma. Many of my clients identify as creative, sensitive, and/or neurodiverse (ADHD, Autism) and tend to struggle with some combination of anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and/or substance abuse. Whatever you're facing, we will customize your treatment plan together in order to get you the best, most efficient results possible.
Mary Potenti Neurodiverse Relationship Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ASDCS, ATR
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Waitlist for new clients
Relationships are tough, even more with depression, anxiety, trauma or neurodiversity. Maybe you’ve gotten through tough times, but now are depleted. You were accepting of differences, but now lack patience, or perhaps betrayals, drinking, even social awkwardness became too much? I help adults improve communication, and learn to repair & forgive in relationships. It’s time you are heard, understood, cared for - even if affair repair or addictions are happening. My website outlines specialization in neurodiversity (ADHD, autism ) couples counseling. Let me guide you to stop those hurtful patterns, so healing & love are a priority.
Relationships are tough, even more with depression, anxiety, trauma or neurodiversity. Maybe you’ve gotten through tough times, but now are depleted. You were accepting of differences, but now lack patience, or perhaps betrayals, drinking, even social awkwardness became too much? I help adults improve communication, and learn to repair & forgive in relationships. It’s time you are heard, understood, cared for - even if affair repair or addictions are happening. My website outlines specialization in neurodiversity (ADHD, autism ) couples counseling. Let me guide you to stop those hurtful patterns, so healing & love are a priority.
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I also do clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals affected by Autism/Asperger's, ADHD, learning disability, developmental disorders, and more.
I believe in providing a supportive and empowering environment in which my clients can feel heard, safe, and confident that their needs are being met. The best therapists combine competent techniques with genuine empathy and connection to help you achieve the goals and outcome you desire. I work primarily with individuals or couples struggling with traumatic backgrounds, anxiety or depression, addiction, relationship problems, and personality disorders. I strive to ensure that the interaction I have with my clients is always honest, sincere, and compassionate yet effective.
I also do clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals affected by Autism/Asperger's, ADHD, learning disability, developmental disorders, and more.
I believe in providing a supportive and empowering environment in which my clients can feel heard, safe, and confident that their needs are being met. The best therapists combine competent techniques with genuine empathy and connection to help you achieve the goals and outcome you desire. I work primarily with individuals or couples struggling with traumatic backgrounds, anxiety or depression, addiction, relationship problems, and personality disorders. I strive to ensure that the interaction I have with my clients is always honest, sincere, and compassionate yet effective.
I provide individual therapy for young adults, teens, and children navigating issues related to anxiety, depression, issues related to navigating neuronormativity with ADHD/Autism/neuro-divergence, life transitions, family conflict, school or career-related stress, identity-related matters, perfectionism, self-esteem, people-pleasing, and relationships.
Hello and welcome! Is your child struggling to navigate high school or middle school? Are you a 20-something overwhelmed with all the uncertainty that comes with this phase of life? I love working with tweens, teens, and young adults in their journey toward wellness and wholeness. I take a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach rooted in respect and a sense of humor. Whether you are brand new to therapy or have tried it out before, it is so important to connect with someone who feels like the right fit for you - for more info about myself and my style, feel free to check out my website at michelleparkertherapy.com.
I provide individual therapy for young adults, teens, and children navigating issues related to anxiety, depression, issues related to navigating neuronormativity with ADHD/Autism/neuro-divergence, life transitions, family conflict, school or career-related stress, identity-related matters, perfectionism, self-esteem, people-pleasing, and relationships.
Hello and welcome! Is your child struggling to navigate high school or middle school? Are you a 20-something overwhelmed with all the uncertainty that comes with this phase of life? I love working with tweens, teens, and young adults in their journey toward wellness and wholeness. I take a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach rooted in respect and a sense of humor. Whether you are brand new to therapy or have tried it out before, it is so important to connect with someone who feels like the right fit for you - for more info about myself and my style, feel free to check out my website at michelleparkertherapy.com.
Erin Rieger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LEP
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (Online Only)
I have successfully worked with clients with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, trauma, Autism, ADHD and educational difficulties.
You have taken the brave first step towards feeling better and I am here to support you every step of the way. Clients report that they feel safe, understood and cared about when working with me. I provide an empathetic, non-judgmental space in which my clients can express their feelings, make positive change, gain keen insight into themselves, improve their self-esteem and create the life they want. After working together, clients report improved mood and increased self-worth.
I have successfully worked with clients with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, trauma, Autism, ADHD and educational difficulties.
You have taken the brave first step towards feeling better and I am here to support you every step of the way. Clients report that they feel safe, understood and cared about when working with me. I provide an empathetic, non-judgmental space in which my clients can express their feelings, make positive change, gain keen insight into themselves, improve their self-esteem and create the life they want. After working together, clients report improved mood and increased self-worth.
Finding a psychotherapist you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings with can seem like a great challenge. As you search, it is helpful to be mindful of what is bringing you to therapy and what you are wanting from a therapist. When you find someone you think you may be able to bond with, you can talk with them about what you are looking for and if you don't know, ask them how they envision working with you. As a psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I believe that meeting the client where they are is the key to creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to change.
Finding a psychotherapist you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings with can seem like a great challenge. As you search, it is helpful to be mindful of what is bringing you to therapy and what you are wanting from a therapist. When you find someone you think you may be able to bond with, you can talk with them about what you are looking for and if you don't know, ask them how they envision working with you. As a psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I believe that meeting the client where they are is the key to creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to change.
Sarah Finch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
I am a patient, attentive human, fueled by deep curiosity and compassion ready to walk with you through whatever stage of life you are in. Through my own personal work in depth therapy, years of education, and formidable life experiences, I have learned that we are all on our own unique journey towards tending to parts of ourselves that have been mistreated or left behind due to hurtful past experiences. As a human and a provider, I have a strong passion for healing. I believe in the power of restorative relationships, that everyone possesses the ability to rewrite unhelpful life narratives, and the strength to transform their life.
I am a patient, attentive human, fueled by deep curiosity and compassion ready to walk with you through whatever stage of life you are in. Through my own personal work in depth therapy, years of education, and formidable life experiences, I have learned that we are all on our own unique journey towards tending to parts of ourselves that have been mistreated or left behind due to hurtful past experiences. As a human and a provider, I have a strong passion for healing. I believe in the power of restorative relationships, that everyone possesses the ability to rewrite unhelpful life narratives, and the strength to transform their life.
Sara Levin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
You and your partner(s) have fallen into patterns of miscommunication, leaving you in emotional distress. You feel there has been a breach of trust in your relationship and are unsure how to move forward. You’ve noticed as your relationship has progressed, your individual priorities have shifted, leaving everyone feeling adrift and confused on how to grow together while also growing thriving as individuals. If any of these sound like you and your partner(s), I provide individual and relationship therapy in person and virtually especially for those who identify as neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons of color.
You and your partner(s) have fallen into patterns of miscommunication, leaving you in emotional distress. You feel there has been a breach of trust in your relationship and are unsure how to move forward. You’ve noticed as your relationship has progressed, your individual priorities have shifted, leaving everyone feeling adrift and confused on how to grow together while also growing thriving as individuals. If any of these sound like you and your partner(s), I provide individual and relationship therapy in person and virtually especially for those who identify as neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons of color.
Parents and young adults come into my office with important questions about their children or themselves. They may have been struggling with various obstacles in school or at home for many years. For some, struggles are more recent. I work with clients to uncover the nature of their struggles and develop a plan that will effectively target each area. I help them to connect with the appropriate and skilled treating professionals who can utilize my findings right away.
Parents and young adults come into my office with important questions about their children or themselves. They may have been struggling with various obstacles in school or at home for many years. For some, struggles are more recent. I work with clients to uncover the nature of their struggles and develop a plan that will effectively target each area. I help them to connect with the appropriate and skilled treating professionals who can utilize my findings right away.
Lauren Levy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (Online Only)
Every one of us deserves joy, peace-of-mind, and well-being. We deserve to reach our full potential. Yet, somewhere along the way, we are diverted--oftentimes when our past burdens us, change upsets us, or unmet expectations disappoint us. Attempting to make sense of the distress, we engage in patterns that seem to comfort us, but in actuality, they move us further away from growth and the very things that have the power to fulfill us. Whatever your reason is for therapy, I aim to help pinpoint these patterns, rewrite your story, and guide you in finding your way towards the positive life aspects that you're worthy of experiencing.
Every one of us deserves joy, peace-of-mind, and well-being. We deserve to reach our full potential. Yet, somewhere along the way, we are diverted--oftentimes when our past burdens us, change upsets us, or unmet expectations disappoint us. Attempting to make sense of the distress, we engage in patterns that seem to comfort us, but in actuality, they move us further away from growth and the very things that have the power to fulfill us. Whatever your reason is for therapy, I aim to help pinpoint these patterns, rewrite your story, and guide you in finding your way towards the positive life aspects that you're worthy of experiencing.
Miguel Torres, LCSW has over a decade of experience working in the mental health field in New York and California. He utilizes family systems, DBT, and CBT techniques to help adults, adolescents, families, and couples achieve their goals. His work with people explores the balance between acceptance and change, tolerating distress, and increasing one’s ability to regulate intense emotions.
Miguel Torres, LCSW has over a decade of experience working in the mental health field in New York and California. He utilizes family systems, DBT, and CBT techniques to help adults, adolescents, families, and couples achieve their goals. His work with people explores the balance between acceptance and change, tolerating distress, and increasing one’s ability to regulate intense emotions.
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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.