Autism Therapists in Temecula, CA
Living with PTSD, addiction, or autism can feel overwhelming.
I use a holistic approach, incorporating EMDR, Brainspotting and Unified Protocol into my practice. This comprehensive method ensures that your treatment is personalized and addresses all aspects of your well-being. Our sessions will be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your specific needs.
Living with PTSD, addiction, or autism can feel overwhelming.
I use a holistic approach, incorporating EMDR, Brainspotting and Unified Protocol into my practice. This comprehensive method ensures that your treatment is personalized and addresses all aspects of your well-being. Our sessions will be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your specific needs.
My expertise spans diverse age groups and settings, encompassing Autism, ADHD, Early Childhood/Developmental Assessments, Bilingual (Spanish) Assessments, cognitive (IQ) assessments, learning disabilities (i.e.. Dyslexia), and emotional disabilities evaluations.
As an experienced Bilingual Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), I also offer services to support parents navigate special education systems and IEPs. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is witnessing the positive impact that comprehensive evaluations can have on individuals and families.
My expertise spans diverse age groups and settings, encompassing Autism, ADHD, Early Childhood/Developmental Assessments, Bilingual (Spanish) Assessments, cognitive (IQ) assessments, learning disabilities (i.e.. Dyslexia), and emotional disabilities evaluations.
As an experienced Bilingual Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), I also offer services to support parents navigate special education systems and IEPs. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is witnessing the positive impact that comprehensive evaluations can have on individuals and families.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Certified Psychodynamic and Prolonged Exposure Therapist, I am committed to aiding individuals, families, and couples in exploring diverse perspectives within their relationships.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Certified Psychodynamic and Prolonged Exposure Therapist, I am committed to aiding individuals, families, and couples in exploring diverse perspectives within their relationships.
As a queer, NB, neurodivergent therapist with chronic illness and raised in a military family, I can empathize with the complex struggles you may be facing.
I employ a person-centered approach, grounding my practice in the belief that you are the expert in your own life. This method fosters a supportive environment that encourages self-exploration and personal growth, helping you navigate your unique experiences and challenges.
As a queer, NB, neurodivergent therapist with chronic illness and raised in a military family, I can empathize with the complex struggles you may be facing.
I employ a person-centered approach, grounding my practice in the belief that you are the expert in your own life. This method fosters a supportive environment that encourages self-exploration and personal growth, helping you navigate your unique experiences and challenges.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults, individually and in groups, addressing educational, social, behavioral and psychological concerns which arise from developmental and mental health disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Anxiety and Depression.
Children do best when they feel heard and understood and when they are given developmentally appropriate and targeted interventions which they can implement independently or collaboratively with those that support them such as parents, teachers, siblings, or peers.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults, individually and in groups, addressing educational, social, behavioral and psychological concerns which arise from developmental and mental health disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Anxiety and Depression.
Children do best when they feel heard and understood and when they are given developmentally appropriate and targeted interventions which they can implement independently or collaboratively with those that support them such as parents, teachers, siblings, or peers.
It may have started out as a nagging feeling in your gut that something wasn't right, that eventually grew into a blaring reality that something needs to change. I specialize in mental strategies to improve your life, but there is so much more involved to being mentally healthy than positive thinking. I'm experienced working with psychiatrists, school districts, and advocating for the client's needs. I have years of experience helping individuals manage their mental health needs, evaluate effectiveness of medication, or teach natural ways to tap into the brain's resources to improve functioning and wellbeing.
It may have started out as a nagging feeling in your gut that something wasn't right, that eventually grew into a blaring reality that something needs to change. I specialize in mental strategies to improve your life, but there is so much more involved to being mentally healthy than positive thinking. I'm experienced working with psychiatrists, school districts, and advocating for the client's needs. I have years of experience helping individuals manage their mental health needs, evaluate effectiveness of medication, or teach natural ways to tap into the brain's resources to improve functioning and wellbeing.
I specialize in evaluations for autism spectrum disorder.
I have over 10 years of experience in evaluating for ASD and over 20 years in the field. I evaluate children starting at 18 months old.
I specialize in evaluations for autism spectrum disorder.
I have over 10 years of experience in evaluating for ASD and over 20 years in the field. I evaluate children starting at 18 months old.
We also provide psychological testing for ASD, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and more for people of all ages.
Our ideal client is a child, teen, adult, or family seeking accessible, high-quality mental health care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, Selective Mutism, trauma, or life stress. They want clarity, hope, and practical solutions—not guesswork. Their goals are emotional stability, improved daily functioning, and long-term resilience. They choose Pinnacle Counseling and Testing Center for compassionate, evidence-based therapy, accurate psychological assessment, personalized treatment plans, and a supportive path toward feeling better, functioning stronger, and having more good days.
We also provide psychological testing for ASD, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and more for people of all ages.
Our ideal client is a child, teen, adult, or family seeking accessible, high-quality mental health care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, Selective Mutism, trauma, or life stress. They want clarity, hope, and practical solutions—not guesswork. Their goals are emotional stability, improved daily functioning, and long-term resilience. They choose Pinnacle Counseling and Testing Center for compassionate, evidence-based therapy, accurate psychological assessment, personalized treatment plans, and a supportive path toward feeling better, functioning stronger, and having more good days.
If you’re facing challenges like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, or major life changes such as divorce or loss, you’re not alone. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll work on practical coping skills and shift unhelpful patterns. If you’re ready for lasting change, to feel more grounded and confident, and to build healthier relationships, I’m here to walk beside you on your journey from surviving to thriving.
If you’re facing challenges like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, or major life changes such as divorce or loss, you’re not alone. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll work on practical coping skills and shift unhelpful patterns. If you’re ready for lasting change, to feel more grounded and confident, and to build healthier relationships, I’m here to walk beside you on your journey from surviving to thriving.
Are you looking for a warm, inviting environment that supports growth and healing? As a mental health professional, my goal is to help equip you with the tools to navigate life's challenges. Whether you, your teen, or your child are wanting to develop these tools, I'm here to help. My counseling style is warm and compassionate. My mission is to guide clients towards reaching their full potential. I aim to develop clients' awareness of feelings, practice and strengthen their communication and build resilience.
Are you looking for a warm, inviting environment that supports growth and healing? As a mental health professional, my goal is to help equip you with the tools to navigate life's challenges. Whether you, your teen, or your child are wanting to develop these tools, I'm here to help. My counseling style is warm and compassionate. My mission is to guide clients towards reaching their full potential. I aim to develop clients' awareness of feelings, practice and strengthen their communication and build resilience.
I specialize in working with clients who experience learning differences caused by disabilities, autism, attentional deficits, and various other challenges.
A comprehensive psychoeducational assessment can identify learning differences that impede academic and social growth. We offer assessments for children and adults who are struggling with undiagnosed learning disabilities. Understanding of you or your child's strengths and weaknesses can provide a roadmap for success in school or in a career.
I specialize in working with clients who experience learning differences caused by disabilities, autism, attentional deficits, and various other challenges.
A comprehensive psychoeducational assessment can identify learning differences that impede academic and social growth. We offer assessments for children and adults who are struggling with undiagnosed learning disabilities. Understanding of you or your child's strengths and weaknesses can provide a roadmap for success in school or in a career.
Hi there! I am currently accepting new clients in our Temecula office. Many of the families I work with come in feeling overwhelmed, worried about their child’s development, or unsure how to support big emotions and challenging behaviors. I especially enjoy working with parents, infants, toddlers, and young children (ages 0–6), as well as families navigating early developmental or behavioral concerns. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where families feel understood and never judged. Together, we build practical tools, strengthen parent–child connections, and support children’s emotional and developmental growth.
Hi there! I am currently accepting new clients in our Temecula office. Many of the families I work with come in feeling overwhelmed, worried about their child’s development, or unsure how to support big emotions and challenging behaviors. I especially enjoy working with parents, infants, toddlers, and young children (ages 0–6), as well as families navigating early developmental or behavioral concerns. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where families feel understood and never judged. Together, we build practical tools, strengthen parent–child connections, and support children’s emotional and developmental growth.
I've worked in many different clinical settings over the years. I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. I have experience leading clients through CBT, DBT, and strength based approaches.
I've worked in many different clinical settings over the years. I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. I have experience leading clients through CBT, DBT, and strength based approaches.
Maybe you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by big emotions, stuck in patterns that don’t make sense, or unsure how to support your child through something hard. Whether you’re a young adult navigating growing pressures, a teen trying to make sense of your world, or a parent holding more than your share, it can feel like no one really gets it. I’ve been there too—in the messy, complicated parts of life where just having someone truly listen can make all the difference.
Maybe you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by big emotions, stuck in patterns that don’t make sense, or unsure how to support your child through something hard. Whether you’re a young adult navigating growing pressures, a teen trying to make sense of your world, or a parent holding more than your share, it can feel like no one really gets it. I’ve been there too—in the messy, complicated parts of life where just having someone truly listen can make all the difference.
I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. I work with youth, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and life transitions. My approach to therapy is direct, compassionate, and individualized. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be holding you back, build insight, and develop practical coping strategies. I’m especially passionate about helping clients strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate change with confidence and clarity
I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. I work with youth, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and life transitions. My approach to therapy is direct, compassionate, and individualized. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be holding you back, build insight, and develop practical coping strategies. I’m especially passionate about helping clients strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate change with confidence and clarity
Eddie is especially passionate about life coaching, supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, and addressing faith-related concerns.
He works with clients who are seeking purpose, direction, and alignment between their values and daily lives, helping them overcome internal barriers and build confidence in their personal and relational goals.
Eddie is especially passionate about life coaching, supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, and addressing faith-related concerns.
He works with clients who are seeking purpose, direction, and alignment between their values and daily lives, helping them overcome internal barriers and build confidence in their personal and relational goals.
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one or feeling lost after a life changing event? Experiencing depression and anxiety but not sure where to turn? My name is Catherine Meneses and I would be honored to join you on your journey of healing and self-discovery. I understand that change is different for every individual and aim to meet my clients where they are at.
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one or feeling lost after a life changing event? Experiencing depression and anxiety but not sure where to turn? My name is Catherine Meneses and I would be honored to join you on your journey of healing and self-discovery. I understand that change is different for every individual and aim to meet my clients where they are at.
Is your child anxious, shutting down, or acting out in ways you can’t explain? Are you a parent feeling helpless, watching your teen spiral while you try everything to help? You’re not alone. I specialize in helping children, teens, and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional dysregulation. Using Play Therapy, Art Therapy, CBT, and trauma-informed care, I provide a safe, creative space where kids can process big emotions, build coping skills, and feel truly understood. I also work closely with parents, so you're not just included—you're supported and empowered every step of the way.
Is your child anxious, shutting down, or acting out in ways you can’t explain? Are you a parent feeling helpless, watching your teen spiral while you try everything to help? You’re not alone. I specialize in helping children, teens, and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional dysregulation. Using Play Therapy, Art Therapy, CBT, and trauma-informed care, I provide a safe, creative space where kids can process big emotions, build coping skills, and feel truly understood. I also work closely with parents, so you're not just included—you're supported and empowered every step of the way.
Karen Stein is a Board-Certified Marriage and Family Therapist, bilingual in English and Spanish, with a wealth of experience working with individuals, groups, and families. Her professional background includes work in outpatient mental health clinics, schools, community health organizations, and the Juvenile and Adult Probation Department. Karen earned her Master’s degree from Alliant International University in San Diego County in 2007, and she was recognized with the Youth and Family Counselor of the Year Award from the Juvenile Probation Department in 2008.
Karen Stein is a Board-Certified Marriage and Family Therapist, bilingual in English and Spanish, with a wealth of experience working with individuals, groups, and families. Her professional background includes work in outpatient mental health clinics, schools, community health organizations, and the Juvenile and Adult Probation Department. Karen earned her Master’s degree from Alliant International University in San Diego County in 2007, and she was recognized with the Youth and Family Counselor of the Year Award from the Juvenile Probation Department in 2008.
I have extensive post graduate training in treating and working with ADHD, Autism and Anxiety disorders.
I am a Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. I can help you live the life you want to live. I am client centered in my approach to therapy and tailor treatment approaches to the specific needs of individuals, couples and families.
I have extensive post graduate training in treating and working with ADHD, Autism and Anxiety disorders.
I am a Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. I can help you live the life you want to live. I am client centered in my approach to therapy and tailor treatment approaches to the specific needs of individuals, couples and families.
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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.