Therapists with ASD Experience

    Updated at January 9th, 2024

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    Better Life Behavioral Health - Sandra Milstein-Ostrom

    Contact: 858-215-1601

    Websitehttps://betterlifetherapist.com/about/ 

    ServicesLMFT – therapist for adolescents and children who is trained in and utilizes CBT, ACT, DBT, CBT-I. Spanish speaking as well. 

    Insurance

    • Optum/United Healthcare
    • Cigna
    • Tricare
    • MHN
    • Aetna
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    Center for Thoughtful Lasting Change – Dr. Sherry Casper

    Contact: 619-369-5050

    Websitehttp://ctlcsd.com/index.php/children/

    ServicesCFTLC specializes in play-based interventions for children with a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges. Serving children of every age. Dr. Casper is specifically trained to work with children from infant/parent dyads to young teenagers.

    Locations9606 Tierra Grande St. Suite 201 San Diego, CA 92126

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    Compass Therapeutic Solutions – Molly Moell LMFT BCBA

    Contact: 858-215-2213

    Websitehttps://compasstherapeuticsolutions.com 

    ServicesMolly is passionate about working with children, teens, adults and families who are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, and other developmental, behavioral, and learning differences. Services provided include: parent training, ABA, psychotherapy, functional behavior assessments, school consultations and social skills training. Molly is a credentialed vendor of the Regional Center to provide Behavior Analysis (612) services.

    InsuranceOut-of-pocket. Does provide superbill documentation upon request.  

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    Family Guidance and Therapy Center

    Contact: 619-600-0683

    Websitehttps://familyguidanceandtherapy.com/

    ServicesSpecializes in Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) which empowers parents to guide their child to succeed in a dynamic world.

    LocationsSan Diego, Temecula 

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    Innovative Therapy 4 Kids – Dr. Sylvia Mende

    Contact: 760-438-3300

    Website: https://it4k.com/biographies/child-psychologists/sylvia-mende/

    Services: Dr. Mende’s practice focuses on Developmental Disorders and she is a recognized specialist in Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.  Dr. Mende provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy, parent support and education, behavior intervention training, behavioral assessments, social skills training, and educational consultation.

    InsuranceCash pay only. Superbills available upon request.

    Location5804 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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    Kids In Harmony - Christine Wyeth, MA, ABSNP  

    Contact: 619-981-4581

    Websitehttp://www.kids-in-harmony.com

    ServicesLicensed Educational Psychologist. At Kids in Harmony, we specialize in the identification, assessment, and diagnosis of Learning Disabilities, Autism, ADHD, and other child and adolescent disabilities that impact how children learn and develop and help to identify social-emotional and behavioral factors that may be hidden beneath the surface. Using a strengths-based and holistic approach, we provide counseling, parent coaching, and behavioral intervention in order to directly support their child’s growing social-emotional and behavioral development using a holistic and strengths-based approach. 

    Location12702 Via Cortina, Suite 201 Del Mar CA 92014

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    Nature and Nurture Therapy - Danielle Parker, PsyD

    Contact: 760-407-3102

    Website: https://www.nandntherapy.com/

    Services: I offer in-person and virtual therapy sessions for children, teens, young adults, and families. In addition, I specialize in neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. My treatment style includes a mix of play, art, music, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic and relational therapy.

    InsuranceOut-of-pocket. Superbills available upon request. 

    Location169 Saxony Road Suite 114 Encinitas, CA 92024

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    Novell & Novell Counseling Services

    Contact: 951-252-9911

    Websitehttps://novellcounseling.org

    ServicesWide range of therapies offered for adults and children. Specialties include Play Therapy and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

    LocationsTemecula

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    Respect Family Therapy & Consulting – Courtney Olinger LMFT

    Websitehttps://www.courtneyolinger.com

    Services: Adult, Adolescent & Child Therapy. Our therapists most closely align with Narrative Therapy or Narrative practices which believes that “the person is not the problem. the problem is the problem”.

    InsuranceAs out of network providers, we can provide a superbill for therapy services that that you can submit to insurance or FSA for reimbursement. Most PPO plans and some self funded plans will reimburse a percentage of the fee

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    San Diego Kids First - Deborah Pontillo 

    Contact: 858-692-4187

    Website: https://sdkidsfirst.com

    Services: San Diego Kids First, a highly specialized psychology practice committed to maximizing the developmental, social, emotional, behavioral, and academic potential of children, teens, and families.

    InsuranceOut of pocket - An itemized superbill will be provided for clients’ submission to insurance companies for possible reimbursement.

    Location12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite #111 San Diego, CA 92130

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    Social Foundation

    Contact: 951-290-2997

    ServicesCounseling services for families, couples, and individuals. Telephone and Telehealth appointments for both new and existing patients

    LocationsTemecula 

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    Sokya Health

    Contact: 866-657-6592

    Website: https://www.sokyahealth.com/

    ServicesSokya offers a complete circle of holistic, evidence-based mental health services online or in person. Our goal is to provide access to high-quality therapy, coaching, groups and more to make finding the right balance of mental wellness care easier than ever. 

    Insurance

    • Aetna
    • Blue Cross
    • Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Tricare
    • Magellan 

    Location

    • 32605 Temecula Parkway Ste. 220 Temecula, CA 92592 
    • 2386 Faraday AvenueSte. 110 Carlsbad, CA 92008
    • 900 Lane Avenue Ste. 114 Chula Vista, CA 91914
    • 5060 Shoreham PlaceSte. 330 San Diego, CA 92122
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    Temecula Children's Mental Health Clinic

    Contact: 800-706-7500 CARES line; 951-600-6355 Clinic line

    Websitehttps://www.rcdmh.org/ChildrenServices  

    ServicesPsychiatric Evaluations, Medication Services, Individual and Family Therapy, Case Management Services. Staff works closely with schools to provide services to students who experience academic problems as a result of their severe emotional problems. Parent partners offer support and advocacy services to parents whose children are receiving services at the clinic.

    LocationsTemecula 

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    Tesserae Family Therapy

    Contact: (858) 771-4359

    Websitehttps://tesseraefamilytherapy.com/

    ServicesIn-person and via telehealth services offered.

    LocationsRancho Bernardo and Encinitas

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    Tricare Liaison

    Contact: 800-342-9647

    Websitehttps://www.militaryonesource.mil/special-needs/medical-needs/new-liaison-connects-families-with-Tricare/

    ServicesHelp Tricare families with special needs get the most benefit from their health care coverage, the Department of Defense Office of Special Needs includes a TRICARE liaison on its team. The liaison helps families navigate TRICARE to find the information and services they need.

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    Sarah Turner, PhD

    Contact: 760-929-2737

    Websitehttp://www.drsaraht.com/drturner.html 

    ServicesDr. Turner offers psychotherapy for children and families. She is well known in the San Diego area for her work specializing with children on the autism spectrum. 

    InsuranceMost insurances accepted – contact Griebel Billing Services 619-224-6343 to confirm if your insurance is accepted 

    Location2011 Palomar Airport Road Suite 205 Carlsbad CA 920111

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    Last updated: 07/2023