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.
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.
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.
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Hosted by Jennifer Santaniello
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, EMDR
Group meets in Harrison, NY 10528
This weekly therapy group provides a supportive and welcoming space for children, teens, and young adults to build social skills, improve communication, increase confidence, and develop meaningful connections with peers. Different groups are offered on different days and times based on age range and needs. Please contact us to inquire about groups catering to specific age ranges, schedules, days, and times. Groups are led by specialized NYS Licensed Therapists with over a decade of experience providing therapy to neurodiverse individuals and young adults in a safe, creative, and judgment-free environment.
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Exhausted from trying to fit into a world that systematically wasn't built for your brain and heart? Looking for a space where you could just exist with people who truly understand? Imagine that this group was made for you in mind. It is a support group that meets virtually, Wednesday nights and provides a trauma-informed space for queer and neurodivergent adults to address burnout, interpersonal relationships, masking, and social anxiety. Topics include: executive functioning, dating, and boundaries. Group is ran by a queer, Neurospicy black woman and witch, so all witches and weirdos are welcomed! BIPOC encouraged!
A virtual supportive process group for caretakers of who those who have family members with developmentally disabilities. A group to learn practical stress management tools, explore and process what it means to be a caretaker of an person with special needs, explore ways to handle behavioral and mental health needs and connect with other who understand your experience.
I am a Certified Autism Specialist through Evergreen Certifications.
A virtual supportive process group for caretakers of who those who have family members with developmentally disabilities. A group to learn practical stress management tools, explore and process what it means to be a caretaker of an person with special needs, explore ways to handle behavioral and mental health needs and connect with other who understand your experience.
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Hosted by Dana Kane-Glickman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Dix Hills, NY 11746
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Inspiring Wellness provides counseling and mindfulness therapy through a collaborative team of Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Trauma Based Therapists, EMDR Therapists and Mindfulness Facilitators. Our mission is to improve the emotional, physical and mental wellness of children, adolescents, young adults and adults through counseling, mindfulness therapy, energy healing and meditation. We treat mental health concerns with a holistic approach that is flexible and individualized. Let us help you to find the light to guide you to your personal wellness!
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Weekly and monthly social therapeutic groups for teens and young adults (12-21) organized online and in-person.
Hosted by Steven T. Licardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Group meets in New York, NY 10018
Weekly and monthly social therapeutic groups for teens and young adults (12-21) organized online and in-person.
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.
This group is tailored to autistic burnout recovery and includes education, practical strategies, community-building and connection, and experiential somatic and parts work to support resourcing through burnout. Sessions take place via HIPAA-compliant Zoom. No autism or ADHD diagnosis is required. Sessions are $80, with limited sliding-scale spots for BIPOC and low-income participants and $100 sustaining spots for those able to subsidize them. Participants commit to attending and being billed for all 12 sessions plus an initial intake. Open to adult New York residents only. For more information or to join the next cohort, visit bit.ly/audhdburnout.
Hosted by Rachel Harlich, LCSW - Relationship, EMDR, Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11242
Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment, Neurodivergent Somatics, Relational Life Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, among other therapy modalities.
This group is tailored to autistic burnout recovery and includes education, practical strategies, community-building and connection, and experiential somatic and parts work to support resourcing through burnout. Sessions take place via HIPAA-compliant Zoom. No autism or ADHD diagnosis is required. Sessions are $80, with limited sliding-scale spots for BIPOC and low-income participants and $100 sustaining spots for those able to subsidize them. Participants commit to attending and being billed for all 12 sessions plus an initial intake. Open to adult New York residents only. For more information or to join the next cohort, visit bit.ly/audhdburnout.
This group will focus on building understanding and awareness of social media, increasing appropriate use of social media, recognizing cyber-bullying, and using the power of social media to engage in positive ways in their school and community.
if you are a parent struggling with a child who is a neurodivergent learner or who has anxiety or behavioral challenges, I can help you navigate the waters of everyday life.
This group will focus on building understanding and awareness of social media, increasing appropriate use of social media, recognizing cyber-bullying, and using the power of social media to engage in positive ways in their school and community.
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I specialize in working with the Neurodivergent ( ASD & ADHD) and Queer populations.
This therapeutic support group is for Neurodivergent and queer folks between ages ~22 and ~33 who struggle with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). This is the clinical term for when the nervous system says NO (you experience so much visceral resistance in the body) about anything that feels like a "should" or a moral failure if you do not do it. I know the feeling, you are so not alone. This group is an invitation to share experiences, build community, process emotions in a safe space, practice de-shaming, and start recalibrating to a new story that works better for us.
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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!
This weekly online group supports neurodivergent young adults with ASD/ADHD/AuDHD during a pivotal life stage. Relationships, anxiety, independence, and daily routines can feel overwhelming. Our group offers a rare kind of connection to new friends who share a neurodivergent brain, despite personal experiences that differ for all. Together, we’ll explore your unique qualities/values/goals/interests; build self-esteem rooted in strengths and talents, not the world’s expectations; and practice simple grounding and nervous system regulation like mindful breathing. This is an open, drop-in group; a free 15-minute consultation is required before joining.
I have worked in the field of addiction for 25 years, provided therapy for college students w/ autism, have training in ADHD counseling, ACT (acceptance/ commitment therapy), somatic therapies, and expressive writing.
This weekly online group supports neurodivergent young adults with ASD/ADHD/AuDHD during a pivotal life stage. Relationships, anxiety, independence, and daily routines can feel overwhelming. Our group offers a rare kind of connection to new friends who share a neurodivergent brain, despite personal experiences that differ for all. Together, we’ll explore your unique qualities/values/goals/interests; build self-esteem rooted in strengths and talents, not the world’s expectations; and practice simple grounding and nervous system regulation like mindful breathing. This is an open, drop-in group; a free 15-minute consultation is required before joining.
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, Tuesdays, 7 PM to 8:30 PM, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.
Hosted by Mandolin Moody
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, CBT, DBT, REBT
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
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Hosted by Dr. Jessica Marie Brooks Neurodiversity Affirming
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
I support neurodivergent adults, including autistic adults and individuals with ADHD, GAD or OCD, as well as adults with chronic anxiety, depression, serious mental illness, and chronic illness or disability.
At our group practice, you will find therapists who will help you reclaim control of your life and navigate the complexities of your health through compassionate and empowering support. All of our therapists have mental health licenses (e.g., psychologists, mental health counselors), certificates, and/or specialized training in providing tailored care and support for ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Autism, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, severe recurrent depression, chronic illness support, & disability adjustment.
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This group focuses on building appropriate peer interaction skills as well as introducing emotional regulation and coping skills. Topics include breathing and relaxation, appropriate expression of emotion, coping with frustration, conversation skills, non-verbal communication (eye contact, personal space, boundaries), listening and waiting, perspective-taking, problem-solving, and cooperative skills. Perfect for children with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Anxiety. Groups are separate for boys and girls and matched by age and developmental level. Call for an initial consultation appointment to determine if the group is an appropriate fit for your child.
Spectrum Sprouts is a social skills group for toddlers on the Autism Spectrum, combining art and play to support early development. Children explore, create, and connect in a safe, nurturing environment while building foundational social and emotional skills like communication, turn-taking, and peer interaction. The group emphasizes each child’s strengths and fosters curiosity, creativity, and meaningful connections.
Hosted by Carmen Torres-Valentin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC-LP
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11230
Spectrum Sprouts is a social skills group for toddlers on the Autism Spectrum, combining art and play to support early development. Children explore, create, and connect in a safe, nurturing environment while building foundational social and emotional skills like communication, turn-taking, and peer interaction. The group emphasizes each child’s strengths and fosters curiosity, creativity, and meaningful connections.
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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.