We are a group of BCBA's and behavior technicians who aim to provide the highest quality service.

Hosted by Early Interventions Licensed Behavior Analyst NY
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Group meets in Salt Point, NY 12578
We are a group of BCBA's and behavior technicians who aim to provide the highest quality service.
Social Skills support group for young adults with Autism or related disorders. Project based social skills that enhance communication, independent thinking and future goals.

Social Skills support group for young adults with Autism or related disorders. Project based social skills that enhance communication, independent thinking and future goals.
Online Groups
Apple Psychological is accepting clients for a group therapy space that explores the shared challenges of “adulting” for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Clients will gain support from like-minded individuals and learn skills to successfully manage daily activities, responsibilities, and social connections.

Apple Psychological is accepting clients for a group therapy space that explores the shared challenges of “adulting” for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Clients will gain support from like-minded individuals and learn skills to successfully manage daily activities, responsibilities, and social connections.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Mood Disorders, and Abuse survivors. Things You Should Know: In person, 1.5-hour per session, Tuesday's, 7 PM to 8:30 PM, $125 per session, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.

Hosted by Jamie Downie
Licensed Master Social Work, LMSW, REBT, DBT
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Mood Disorders, and Abuse survivors. Things You Should Know: In person, 1.5-hour per session, Tuesday's, 7 PM to 8:30 PM, $125 per session, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.
Parenting Neurodiversity is a skills and support group aimed at parents in Neurodiverse families. Neurodiversity includes ADHD, ASD, PDA, 2e, and learning disabilities. Formal diagnosis not required. Dates 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3 Gain: understanding of different neurological profiles from two expert psychologists who are also parents - skills to help support your own wellbeing as well as your children's - emotional support skills - alternative options to power struggles - family executive functioning skills - support from other parents who get it Cost: $100 per session, sliding scale available.

Parenting Neurodiversity is a skills and support group aimed at parents in Neurodiverse families. Neurodiversity includes ADHD, ASD, PDA, 2e, and learning disabilities. Formal diagnosis not required. Dates 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3 Gain: understanding of different neurological profiles from two expert psychologists who are also parents - skills to help support your own wellbeing as well as your children's - emotional support skills - alternative options to power struggles - family executive functioning skills - support from other parents who get it Cost: $100 per session, sliding scale available.
The Social Strategies Group serves as a structured setting for young adults with difficulties socializing to meet with others and learn skills that will benefit them in dating, interviewing and friendships.

The Social Strategies Group serves as a structured setting for young adults with difficulties socializing to meet with others and learn skills that will benefit them in dating, interviewing and friendships.
This is a small online group of folks in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing difficulty socializing comfortably, meeting people, making conversation, etc. Some of the participants are on the Spectrum, others suffer from social anxiety or other issues making them "shy" interacting with others. People can participate on computer or in person. It is comfortable, welcoming, and participants have found it very helpful. Occasional (optional) in-person meet ups.

This is a small online group of folks in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing difficulty socializing comfortably, meeting people, making conversation, etc. Some of the participants are on the Spectrum, others suffer from social anxiety or other issues making them "shy" interacting with others. People can participate on computer or in person. It is comfortable, welcoming, and participants have found it very helpful. Occasional (optional) in-person meet ups.
There are very few services offered for the siblings of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). This support group acts as a safe, inclusive space where siblings can connect to share and learn from each other's experiences. Together, we can help one another navigate the complexities and joys that come with having a brother or sister with IDD. If you are interested in joining this virtual group or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out!

There are very few services offered for the siblings of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). This support group acts as a safe, inclusive space where siblings can connect to share and learn from each other's experiences. Together, we can help one another navigate the complexities and joys that come with having a brother or sister with IDD. If you are interested in joining this virtual group or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Children's Group: ages 7-12 years old. Beginning first week of August. This group focuses on connection, social skills and healthy coping skills for children with anxiety. As parents and therapists, we understand the struggle that children experience when feeling anxious or isolated. This group offers a space to process feelings and prepare for the upcoming school year. If interested, please contact us by phone or email!

Children's Group: ages 7-12 years old. Beginning first week of August. This group focuses on connection, social skills and healthy coping skills for children with anxiety. As parents and therapists, we understand the struggle that children experience when feeling anxious or isolated. This group offers a space to process feelings and prepare for the upcoming school year. If interested, please contact us by phone or email!
A 3-hour workshop for and about parents of special needs children. Along with support the workshop focuses on topics specifically impacting parents of children with special needs. The group addresses parenting practices, family relationships, family life and parental self-care. The goal of the workshop is to help parents develop family resilience, enhance their knowledge and self-awareness, meet other families and gain support. Next workshop TBD.

Hosted by Rachel Rothman Borrero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Group meets in Astoria, NY 11106
A 3-hour workshop for and about parents of special needs children. Along with support the workshop focuses on topics specifically impacting parents of children with special needs. The group addresses parenting practices, family relationships, family life and parental self-care. The goal of the workshop is to help parents develop family resilience, enhance their knowledge and self-awareness, meet other families and gain support. Next workshop TBD.
Apple Psychological is accepting clients for a group therapy space that explores the shared challenges of “adulting” for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Clients will gain support from like-minded individuals and learn skills to successfully manage daily activities and responsibilities as well as establish healthy boundaries and social skills.

Apple Psychological is accepting clients for a group therapy space that explores the shared challenges of “adulting” for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Clients will gain support from like-minded individuals and learn skills to successfully manage daily activities and responsibilities as well as establish healthy boundaries and social skills.
Our Social Skills Groups are here to help your child learn important social skills to interact well with others. We focus on teaching kids how to make and keep friends, feel comfortable in social settings, and handle different social situations with confidence. Whether it’s starting to play with other kids, understanding body language, or learning to share and take turns, our groups give children the tools they need to succeed socially. These groups are perfect for kids who might find social interactions challenging, whether they’re shy, have social anxiety, are on the autism spectrum, or need extra help.

Our Social Skills Groups are here to help your child learn important social skills to interact well with others. We focus on teaching kids how to make and keep friends, feel comfortable in social settings, and handle different social situations with confidence. Whether it’s starting to play with other kids, understanding body language, or learning to share and take turns, our groups give children the tools they need to succeed socially. These groups are perfect for kids who might find social interactions challenging, whether they’re shy, have social anxiety, are on the autism spectrum, or need extra help.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Mood Disorders, and Abuse survivors. Things You Should Know: Wednesdays, Open Admission, 1.5-hour per session, meets once a week IN PERSON at our downtown NYC office, Wednesdays 7 PM to 8:30 PM, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.

Hosted by Aveen Hallissey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, DBT, CBT
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Mood Disorders, and Abuse survivors. Things You Should Know: Wednesdays, Open Admission, 1.5-hour per session, meets once a week IN PERSON at our downtown NYC office, Wednesdays 7 PM to 8:30 PM, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.
A supportive group for adults that offers creative modalities in addition to talk therapy for grieving adults.

A supportive group for adults that offers creative modalities in addition to talk therapy for grieving adults.
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger Syndrome? Is it hard to communicate with other parents because they do not understand what you are going through? Our virtual 8 week support group is for you. This group will provide a safe space for parents and caregivers to receive support and share concerns and experiences. During the group we will discuss responses to the diagnosis, our role as a parent, learn skills to improve interactions with our children, how to support our children, building a support network, and letting go of expectations.

I prioritize acknowledging the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of neurodivergent individuals.
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger Syndrome? Is it hard to communicate with other parents because they do not understand what you are going through? Our virtual 8 week support group is for you. This group will provide a safe space for parents and caregivers to receive support and share concerns and experiences. During the group we will discuss responses to the diagnosis, our role as a parent, learn skills to improve interactions with our children, how to support our children, building a support network, and letting go of expectations.
Apple Psychological is accepting clients for a group therapy space that explores the shared challenges of “adulting” for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Clients will gain support from like-minded individuals and learn skills to successfully manage daily activities and responsibilities.

Hosted by Katherine Aloisi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd, PsyD
Group meets in Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
Apple Psychological is accepting clients for a group therapy space that explores the shared challenges of “adulting” for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Clients will gain support from like-minded individuals and learn skills to successfully manage daily activities and responsibilities.
Are you on the autism spectrum? Interested in learning coping skills and managing your emotions? Want to acquire practical, easy, and evidence-based tools to help feel your best? Many adults with an autism spectrum disorder struggle with identifying and coping effectively with their emotions. Join our virtual DBT Skills Group for adults with ASD! This group teaches emotion regulation skills to adults on the spectrum with an emphasis on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills.

Are you on the autism spectrum? Interested in learning coping skills and managing your emotions? Want to acquire practical, easy, and evidence-based tools to help feel your best? Many adults with an autism spectrum disorder struggle with identifying and coping effectively with their emotions. Join our virtual DBT Skills Group for adults with ASD! This group teaches emotion regulation skills to adults on the spectrum with an emphasis on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills.
Struggle with intense emotions, anxiety, or relationship stress? You don’t have to navigate it alone. Join our structured, evidence-based DBT group at Gateway to Solutions. We provide practical tools to help you move from reactive to responsive. What You’ll Learn: Mindfulness & Distress Tolerance Emotion Regulation Interpersonal Effectiveness Group Details: When: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Format: In-Person, 16-Week Curriculum Investment: Insurance reimbursable, Expert-led and results-focused. Ready to build the stability you deserve? Contact us today to schedule your intake consultation and secure your spot.

Hosted by Danielle Dellaquila
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, CBT, DBT, EMDR
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
Struggle with intense emotions, anxiety, or relationship stress? You don’t have to navigate it alone. Join our structured, evidence-based DBT group at Gateway to Solutions. We provide practical tools to help you move from reactive to responsive. What You’ll Learn: Mindfulness & Distress Tolerance Emotion Regulation Interpersonal Effectiveness Group Details: When: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Format: In-Person, 16-Week Curriculum Investment: Insurance reimbursable, Expert-led and results-focused. Ready to build the stability you deserve? Contact us today to schedule your intake consultation and secure your spot.
Neurodivergent Support group for Teens.* *Age parameters will depend on ages of participants who inquire to ensure it is a developmentally appropriate cohort. No formal diagnosis required To register, email: Groups@SaugertiesTherapy.com When: Fridays at 4pm Where: Zoom Cost: $40 / group Length: 45 mins each session for 6 weeks Cost: $40

ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, LGBTQIA, Kink, ENM / CNM and Poly.
Neurodivergent Support group for Teens.* *Age parameters will depend on ages of participants who inquire to ensure it is a developmentally appropriate cohort. No formal diagnosis required To register, email: Groups@SaugertiesTherapy.com When: Fridays at 4pm Where: Zoom Cost: $40 / group Length: 45 mins each session for 6 weeks Cost: $40
This group is a refuge where parents can explore difficult feelings around the specific challenges they face. We look at the unique experiences each of us bring to the group, and together we share stories, listen without judgment, and provide mutual support.
As facilitator, I encourage exploration of our identities as parents, and surface common themes. I also explain developmental processes. Most of all, I focus the group on the positive, long-term task of raising a separate, healthy human being.
Note: I organize groups around age-ranges, special needs, and other commonalities. If you are interested, we can talk on the phone.

This group is a refuge where parents can explore difficult feelings around the specific challenges they face. We look at the unique experiences each of us bring to the group, and together we share stories, listen without judgment, and provide mutual support.
As facilitator, I encourage exploration of our identities as parents, and surface common themes. I also explain developmental processes. Most of all, I focus the group on the positive, long-term task of raising a separate, healthy human being.
Note: I organize groups around age-ranges, special needs, and other commonalities. If you are interested, we can talk on the phone.
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Autism Support Groups
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.


