Autism Therapists in Upland, CA
ADHD and Autism Diagnostic Assessments for adults 18+ is my specialty. I believe in and support self diagnosis and recognize that there is often still a desire to have a mental health clinician confirm what you already suspect (Hello imposter syndrome). These assessments can be completed in person at our Rancho Cucamonga office or virtually for California residents. To learn more and schedule your assessment today, visit www.equilibriumcs.com/neurodivergent-assessment or message us here.
ADHD and Autism Diagnostic Assessments for adults 18+ is my specialty. I believe in and support self diagnosis and recognize that there is often still a desire to have a mental health clinician confirm what you already suspect (Hello imposter syndrome). These assessments can be completed in person at our Rancho Cucamonga office or virtually for California residents. To learn more and schedule your assessment today, visit www.equilibriumcs.com/neurodivergent-assessment or message us here.
Child Therapist - Jenna Hardy-Surina, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Upland, CA 91786
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a therapist for parents who are in need of support navigating how to help their children thrive. Being a parent is hard, but nobody ever told you how hard it would been when your child is struggling with behavioral, social and emotional difficulties. Finding help for your child can be filled with challenges and uncertainties, leaving you feeling burnt out and alone. However, you don’t have to do this alone. I team up with parents and provide a supportive play therapy environment for children who are struggling to thrive as their best selves.
I’m a therapist for parents who are in need of support navigating how to help their children thrive. Being a parent is hard, but nobody ever told you how hard it would been when your child is struggling with behavioral, social and emotional difficulties. Finding help for your child can be filled with challenges and uncertainties, leaving you feeling burnt out and alone. However, you don’t have to do this alone. I team up with parents and provide a supportive play therapy environment for children who are struggling to thrive as their best selves.
Hi! I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in trauma, anxiety disorders, and neurodiverse communities, though my training and experiences have made me comfortable working with a wide number of mental health needs. I am passionate about working alongside clients as they move towards living a life that is more authentic and fulfilled. Starting therapy can feel intimidating. I am so glad that you are taking this step in your mental health journey.
Hi! I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in trauma, anxiety disorders, and neurodiverse communities, though my training and experiences have made me comfortable working with a wide number of mental health needs. I am passionate about working alongside clients as they move towards living a life that is more authentic and fulfilled. Starting therapy can feel intimidating. I am so glad that you are taking this step in your mental health journey.
Erica Cardenas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upland, CA 91786 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Latina, neurodivergent (ADHD) therapist who clients have described as friendly, upbeat, and straight-up honest. I love to work with neurodivergent young adults who are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. Clients who work with me tend to like joking in session, being challenged with compassion, and working collaboratively to work towards their goals. Together, we can identify your strengths, find ways to improve everyday life, and create a new understanding of what it means to have a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
I am a Latina, neurodivergent (ADHD) therapist who clients have described as friendly, upbeat, and straight-up honest. I love to work with neurodivergent young adults who are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. Clients who work with me tend to like joking in session, being challenged with compassion, and working collaboratively to work towards their goals. Together, we can identify your strengths, find ways to improve everyday life, and create a new understanding of what it means to have a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
My name is Douglas Livingston-Quinn, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have masters degrees in divinity and counseling psychology, as well as a doctorate in clinical psychology. I have great insight and comfort working with adults and young adults, and an extensive background working with clients with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorders, autistic-spectrum disorders, depression, loss and grief, sexual abuse, and trauma/PTSD. I employ a mix of approaches including interpersonal, client-centered, behavioral, cognitive, solution-focused and motivational modalities, as well as elements of EMDR where it seems useful.
My name is Douglas Livingston-Quinn, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have masters degrees in divinity and counseling psychology, as well as a doctorate in clinical psychology. I have great insight and comfort working with adults and young adults, and an extensive background working with clients with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorders, autistic-spectrum disorders, depression, loss and grief, sexual abuse, and trauma/PTSD. I employ a mix of approaches including interpersonal, client-centered, behavioral, cognitive, solution-focused and motivational modalities, as well as elements of EMDR where it seems useful.
Jacinta Evergreen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Upland, CA 91786 (Online Only)
Are you ready to embark on a journey towards personal growth and empowerment? If you're seeking positive changes and striving to discover your true voice, I'm here to support you every step of the way. With a focus on authenticity and self-empowerment, I specialize in providing culturally sensitive, trauma informed, holistic counseling. My approach is eclectic, drawing from humanistic principles and strength-based techniques, while integrating evidence-based treatment modalities tailored to your unique needs. Together, let's work towards embracing your power, resilience and finding inner peace."
Are you ready to embark on a journey towards personal growth and empowerment? If you're seeking positive changes and striving to discover your true voice, I'm here to support you every step of the way. With a focus on authenticity and self-empowerment, I specialize in providing culturally sensitive, trauma informed, holistic counseling. My approach is eclectic, drawing from humanistic principles and strength-based techniques, while integrating evidence-based treatment modalities tailored to your unique needs. Together, let's work towards embracing your power, resilience and finding inner peace."
Our caring counselors will help you overcome issues that hurt or hinder personal growth, & aid in the healing of wounds that often limit your ability to thrive, be whole, & fulfill your purpose in life. We serve people across the age range looking for help with: relationship issues, depression, anxiety, co-parenting, trauma, PTSD, grief, child abuse, parenting, domestic violence, addiction, anger management, nurturing healthy intimacy, & many other mental and behavioral health issues. We also provide in-home behavior intervention services and parent training for families of children with developmental disabilities.
Our caring counselors will help you overcome issues that hurt or hinder personal growth, & aid in the healing of wounds that often limit your ability to thrive, be whole, & fulfill your purpose in life. We serve people across the age range looking for help with: relationship issues, depression, anxiety, co-parenting, trauma, PTSD, grief, child abuse, parenting, domestic violence, addiction, anger management, nurturing healthy intimacy, & many other mental and behavioral health issues. We also provide in-home behavior intervention services and parent training for families of children with developmental disabilities.
Truth Healing & Evolution Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upland, CA 91786
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) & clinical life coach, owner of Truth, Healing & Evolution Counseling Services and WLW HEALING HOUSE, and founder of T.H.E. iLove Me Experiences and “My Warrior Life” movement. With over 17 years of experience, I work to provide clients with safe spaces to freely express themselves, encourage them to “stretch & grow” and teaches them the coping skills necessary to assist in their healing. I Am Passionate About: Normalizing Radical SelfCare and teaching clients about their WHOLE Being; focusing on the connections and relationships between their Spirit, Soul, Mind and Body.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) & clinical life coach, owner of Truth, Healing & Evolution Counseling Services and WLW HEALING HOUSE, and founder of T.H.E. iLove Me Experiences and “My Warrior Life” movement. With over 17 years of experience, I work to provide clients with safe spaces to freely express themselves, encourage them to “stretch & grow” and teaches them the coping skills necessary to assist in their healing. I Am Passionate About: Normalizing Radical SelfCare and teaching clients about their WHOLE Being; focusing on the connections and relationships between their Spirit, Soul, Mind and Body.
A warm and engaging relationship is at the heart of healing. I specialize in working with teens and adults as they navigate through a time of crisis, feelings of being stuck in old patterns, or experiencing an ongoing pattern of strained relationships. If you are a parent, you may feel worried about your child's well-being and would like to renew your sense of hope for the future.
A warm and engaging relationship is at the heart of healing. I specialize in working with teens and adults as they navigate through a time of crisis, feelings of being stuck in old patterns, or experiencing an ongoing pattern of strained relationships. If you are a parent, you may feel worried about your child's well-being and would like to renew your sense of hope for the future.
While the thought of therapy can be daunting to some, it can also have the potential to be a safe place for growth or healing. Allow me to be a guide by providing psychotherapy tools, techniques and interventions to walk with you in this chapter of your life. My approach to therapy is to listen and create a judgement free space for you to challenge yourself. I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach to aid in ones emotional regulation. Life can present challenges, but facing those challenges has the potential to lead to hope and growth.
While the thought of therapy can be daunting to some, it can also have the potential to be a safe place for growth or healing. Allow me to be a guide by providing psychotherapy tools, techniques and interventions to walk with you in this chapter of your life. My approach to therapy is to listen and create a judgement free space for you to challenge yourself. I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach to aid in ones emotional regulation. Life can present challenges, but facing those challenges has the potential to lead to hope and growth.
Life is a compilation of panoramic photographs. when our images are torn, we attempt to tape them back together, often fixating on the imperfections. Well, let’s step back for a moment — have you ever retaken a photo and thought, “Wait, this photo looks better than the last one”? What if that was possible for our lives, too? The key is repositioning ourselves and examining our camera's point of view. I dare you to be the photographer of your life. I want to see your photo album. You do not need to edit your photographs to make yourself look more appealing—trust me, you are already enough.
Life is a compilation of panoramic photographs. when our images are torn, we attempt to tape them back together, often fixating on the imperfections. Well, let’s step back for a moment — have you ever retaken a photo and thought, “Wait, this photo looks better than the last one”? What if that was possible for our lives, too? The key is repositioning ourselves and examining our camera's point of view. I dare you to be the photographer of your life. I want to see your photo album. You do not need to edit your photographs to make yourself look more appealing—trust me, you are already enough.
Taking the step toward seeking support is a courageous decision. I am passionate about providing a safe space for others to heal, grow, and utilize useful tools to cope with life challenges. I am passionate about providing services that are culturally sensitive and aligned with each person's unique identity and experiences. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where my clients can feel understood, empowered, and confident in their journey toward personal growth and self-discovery.
Taking the step toward seeking support is a courageous decision. I am passionate about providing a safe space for others to heal, grow, and utilize useful tools to cope with life challenges. I am passionate about providing services that are culturally sensitive and aligned with each person's unique identity and experiences. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where my clients can feel understood, empowered, and confident in their journey toward personal growth and self-discovery.
Marlene J Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upland, CA 91786 (Online Only)
Are you tired of struggling with your mental health symptoms? Do you need some support and guidance on how to improve your life overall? Are you worried about your child or teen? I am definitely available to help you succeed and reach your goals for yourself or someone you care about.
Are you tired of struggling with your mental health symptoms? Do you need some support and guidance on how to improve your life overall? Are you worried about your child or teen? I am definitely available to help you succeed and reach your goals for yourself or someone you care about.
O'Neill Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTs, LCSWs, & LPCCs
Verified Verified
Upland, CA 91786
At O’Neill Counseling, we help individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept them feeling stuck. We work closely with individuals to begin a healing process that allows them to not only start feeling better but also gain insight, awareness, and the skills necessary to live a more manageable and balanced life. We are active, involved therapists whose life's work is aimed at providing growth, relief, and healing. We have a heart and passion for this work and care deeply for the people that come to see us.
At O’Neill Counseling, we help individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept them feeling stuck. We work closely with individuals to begin a healing process that allows them to not only start feeling better but also gain insight, awareness, and the skills necessary to live a more manageable and balanced life. We are active, involved therapists whose life's work is aimed at providing growth, relief, and healing. We have a heart and passion for this work and care deeply for the people that come to see us.
I am a Clinical and School Psychologist who works with children, adolescents and adults in Claremont, California. I received a combined degree in Clinical and School Psychology and have worked in counseling and educational settings for over a decade. Through the therapeutic process, I help clients identify social, emotional and/or behavioral goals and acquire the desired skills to reach those goals.
I am a Clinical and School Psychologist who works with children, adolescents and adults in Claremont, California. I received a combined degree in Clinical and School Psychology and have worked in counseling and educational settings for over a decade. Through the therapeutic process, I help clients identify social, emotional and/or behavioral goals and acquire the desired skills to reach those goals.
The demands of life can sometimes be difficult to navigate on our own. A therapeutic environment can be a safe and supportive place to address these demands. As a psychotherapist, I work from a compassionate and practical perspective. I enjoy helping others gain insight, find their inner strength, develop healthy communication skills and learn to cope. Most people who are looking for a therapist are searching for an ally and someone who can help them get relief as soon as possible. I use a highly empathic, relationship-based approach that is focused on symptom relief.
The demands of life can sometimes be difficult to navigate on our own. A therapeutic environment can be a safe and supportive place to address these demands. As a psychotherapist, I work from a compassionate and practical perspective. I enjoy helping others gain insight, find their inner strength, develop healthy communication skills and learn to cope. Most people who are looking for a therapist are searching for an ally and someone who can help them get relief as soon as possible. I use a highly empathic, relationship-based approach that is focused on symptom relief.
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My specialities include ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, and relational issues between parents and their children.
You need a child therapist who does great work with your child, but also who communicates well with you. You've tried the self-help section, but you know you need more now. It's not about who said what, who did this, or didn't do that. It's about you and your child and what you both need right now to feel better. Whether you're dealing with relational issues between you and your child, Anxiety, behavioral issues, or simply symptoms of your child's diagnosis. I am here to help! My name is Vanessa Fontes. I am a clinical psychologist who loves working with families. Children, parents, and teens send them my way!
My specialities include ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, and relational issues between parents and their children.
You need a child therapist who does great work with your child, but also who communicates well with you. You've tried the self-help section, but you know you need more now. It's not about who said what, who did this, or didn't do that. It's about you and your child and what you both need right now to feel better. Whether you're dealing with relational issues between you and your child, Anxiety, behavioral issues, or simply symptoms of your child's diagnosis. I am here to help! My name is Vanessa Fontes. I am a clinical psychologist who loves working with families. Children, parents, and teens send them my way!
I have dedicated myself over the last decade to providing efficient, empathetic, and supportive services to countless clients with various needs and circumstances from differing backgrounds and of various ages. I have worked with children in the foster system, teens on probation, babies and parents struggling with attachment, victims of domestic violence, older adults with memory loss, individuals of all ages diagnosed with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities and countless other mental health needs in various social/family/ environmental circumstances. I have over a year experience in providing therapy via Telehealth.
I have dedicated myself over the last decade to providing efficient, empathetic, and supportive services to countless clients with various needs and circumstances from differing backgrounds and of various ages. I have worked with children in the foster system, teens on probation, babies and parents struggling with attachment, victims of domestic violence, older adults with memory loss, individuals of all ages diagnosed with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities and countless other mental health needs in various social/family/ environmental circumstances. I have over a year experience in providing therapy via Telehealth.
Parents dream of supporting their children as they develop and pursue their dreams. Many times parents can help them with the daily decisions and encourage them to develop habits that will shape their character in order to ready them for their future living these dreams. However, when problematic behaviors or when a learning/cognitive disability poses a threat to shatter future dreams, an expert who understands behaviors and the school environment can be key in providing a path to keep those dreams alive.
Parents dream of supporting their children as they develop and pursue their dreams. Many times parents can help them with the daily decisions and encourage them to develop habits that will shape their character in order to ready them for their future living these dreams. However, when problematic behaviors or when a learning/cognitive disability poses a threat to shatter future dreams, an expert who understands behaviors and the school environment can be key in providing a path to keep those dreams alive.
Hi, my name is Jasmine Mims and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist that enjoys providing a safe space for people to feel heard. I assist individuals and families with building on their current skills to help with challenging situations. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth (ages 16-25) and I enjoy working with a variety of mental health challenges such as anxiety, disruptive behaviors, life transitions, mild depression, stress, anger, and other life challenges.
Hi, my name is Jasmine Mims and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist that enjoys providing a safe space for people to feel heard. I assist individuals and families with building on their current skills to help with challenging situations. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth (ages 16-25) and I enjoy working with a variety of mental health challenges such as anxiety, disruptive behaviors, life transitions, mild depression, stress, anger, and other life challenges.
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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.