ACES, Inc.
Behavioral and educational support for children with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern CA
Assessments aid in formulating diagnoses and in generating recommendations for interventions in home, school, vocational and alternative residential settings.
Alternative Teaching Strategy Center
Direct, 1:1, evidence-based teaching services for individuals with Autism based on individualized learning. Visual Communication Analysis (VCA) for visual learners.
Ascent Psychological Services
Lauren Elder Ph.D. offers behavioral and cognitive assessment to treat behavioral and developmental concerns and anxiety through play therapy, parent coaching and a variety of therapies.
Aspiring Families Center for Mental Health and Wellness
Provides holistic telehealth, in-person and outpatient mental health assessments and therapy for all ages. Offers neurofeedback, equine, psychiatric, academic, vocational and in-home behavioral support.
Autism Spectrum Consultants
Behavioral and educational plans and implementation.
Bayview Crisis Stabilization Unit
Provides quality mental health services and emergency behavioral health services 24/7 for ages 18 & up. No appointment needed.
BloomChild Developmental Specialists
Early intervention services, developmental and environmental assessments, parent/caregiver coaching, referrals, resources and professional development for early childhood educators.
Brain Learning Diagnostic Center & Educational Assessments
Educational and mental health professionals, led by Dr. Rienzi Haytasingh, provide neuropsychological evaluations and diagnostics for Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, reading, writing and math.
Brain Treatment Center
Through the use of MeRT, a pain-free and non-invasive system of electromagnetics pulses, communication improves and brain functionality strengthens in individuals with Autism and ASD, Depression and PTSD.
Builders of Eloquence and Engagement, LLC (BEE, LLC)
Non-public RPM provider offers behavioral intervention plans and supervision to improve education, communication and quality of life. Provider is a parent of a child who communicates with RPM and is an AAC expert.
Carlsbad Counseling Center
Psychotherapy and counseling for families and individuals with ASD, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder/OCD, play therapies for families, parenting groups, and San Diego Superior Court Programs.
Center for Thoughtful Lasting Change, Inc. Sherry Casper Ph.D.
Helps students achieve successful outcomes through psychological assessments, educational consultation and interventions for behavior management.
Child Mind Institute
Online resources for behavioral disorders, mental health diagnoses and learning disorders.
Cognitive Assessment and Risk Evaluation (CARE) at UC San Diego
Helps identify, assess and treat adolescents and young adults experiencing changes in thoughts, behavior or emotions that might be associated with developing serious or disabling mental problems.
Cornerstone Behavioral Health Specialists
Developmental and behavioral services for families of children with special needs. Training for educators and service providers to enhance programming and develop teams for inclusive schools.
Cortica
Clinic of Dr. Suzanne Goh, a board-certified pediatric neurologist with expertise in diagnostic testing, evaluation and biomedical and behavioral treatment of children with Autism and other neurological conditions.
Carlsbad: 760-539-5818; Mission Valley: 858-252-4858; Sorrento Valley: 858-304-6440
Dana Fillmore, Psy.D.
Provides counseling and therapy services for children with special needs and their families.
Dr. Clarence Perry, MD
Clinical psychiatrist specializing in learning disorders, and the psychiatric needs of those with disabilities and developmental delay.
Dr. Joshua Feder, MD
Specializes in DIR/floortime interactive play/behavioral therapy.
East County Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI)
Comprehensive team works with children and their families to improve adult-child relationships at school and at home, using The Incredible Years evidence-based model to prevent behavioral problems and serious mental illness.
Family Connections Therapy
Parent and child therapy with specialties in Anxiety, Depression, foster care and adoption, and parent education.
Family Guidance and Therapy Center
Provides ABA, individual, couples and group therapy, art therapy, school-based consultation and educational testing. Licensed SDRC vendor of RDI (Relationship Development Intervention). Variety of insurance accepted.
Fred Finch CARES
Provides psychological and neuropsychological assessment, early intervention, ABA therapy, parent education and therapy for those impacted by ASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Services offered in school, in-home and clinic.
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services
Specialized treatment center, residential care and private school program serving ages 12–22 who have an intellectual disability and suffer from significant mental health challenges.
Fred Finch, Specialized Wraparound Program
Offers assessment and intervention, individual and family counseling, case management, caregiver/parent coaching, and access to psychiatric support and medication utilizing a strengths-based approach.
Get Safe
Crisis intervention, de-escalation and risk-reduction training.
Healthy Within
Provides neurofeedback, a non-invasive treatment involving recording, studying and improving brain activity to “re-start” the brain and increase self-regulation, relaxation and learning.
Hope Comprehensive Center for Development
In-Home ABA Therapy & Parent Training in North San Diego County/Camp Pendleton area, delivered in a naturalistic, play-based environment.
In STEPPS
Support, Treatment and Education for Parents, Professionals and Students. Creates meaningful connections and builds adaptive social skills using ABA and play-based Pivotal Response Treatment.
Innovative Therapy 4-Kids, Inc.
Therapeutic services using a unique approach based on symptoms and the whole child, versus a diagnosis or label. Offers speech, occupational, physical therapies, social skills groups and child psychology. SDRC or fee for service.
International Bipolar Foundation
Advances research to eliminate Bipolar Disorder, provides and enhances care, resources and support services and works to erase the stigma associated with mental illness through education.
Carlsbad, CA 92011
www.ibpf.org
www.ibpf.org
Intricate Mind Institute, LLC
Cognitive behavioral therapy and social skills training for young adults to increase self-awareness, executive functioning skills, self-regulation and coping skills to manage life and prepare for college.
Invo Companies
Comprehensive provider of ABA, behavioral health and related therapy services. Empowers school-based professionals to unlock the full potential of their students and drive positive outcomes.
Jennifer Oke, Ph.D.
Clinical child psychologist specializing in the treatment of children with ASD. Offers evaluations, early intervention, individual therapy, parent training and sibling support groups.
Kickstart
Serves ages 10–25 who are at risk for mental illness and experiencing symptoms. Provides confidential assessments, individualized treatments for participants and families, and awareness campaigns for early detection.
Kyo Care
Provides behavioral and educational plans for children with Autism or ASD.
Laura Fish Therapy
Evidence-based practices in the principles of Positive Discipline, AWARE Parenting and Interpersonal Neurobiology to teach parents of challenging children to promote desired behaviors and loving relationships.
Learning Development Services
Neuropsychological assessment, counseling and consultation.
LifeStance Health
Private behavioral healthcare providing high quality psychiatric, psychological, counseling, and chemical dependency assessment and treatment services for children and adolescents, as well as parents.
Linda Collins, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
More than 15 years experience in social skills training, writing goals for children with Autism/ASD and providing support for parents. Provides consultation and training to school districts and programs serving children with Autism.
Lovaas Institute
Behavioral intervention for children diagnosed with Autism or a
Mindpath Health + PCSD
Offers in-office and telehealth appointments for psychiatry and psychotherapy. Now partnering with Psychiatric Centers at San Diego.
Motiva Associates
Comprehensive therapy for special needs, behavioral issues, grief and bereavement.
Mountain Shadows Spectrum Solutions
Comprehensive services for families affected by Autism and other disabilities including assessment, behavioral consultation, ABA therapy, and IEP, parent and school supports.
My Colors Speak, ABA Art Program
Creative treatment programs for individuals of all ages and abilities, including Autism, Down Syndrome and ADHD. Offers inclusive ABA art program.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego
Offers support and information for family members, consumers and people affected by mental illness.
National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. Resources available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Pioneer Learning Center
Program for children with disabilities providing site-based and in-home ABA, speech and occupational therapies, and tutoring.
Positive Development
Offers a Developmental Relationship-Based Intervention (DRBI) model while accepting most major insurance providers. Treats the whole person, not just single behaviors.
Positive Discipline
Web-based resources and books with parenting tools, coaching tips, classroom management centered and around positive discipline.
Problematic Pineapple
Inclusive health and wellness coaching for kids and adults with disabilities by a certified health and life coach, author and disability advocate with Muscular Dystrophy.
Psychiatric Centers at San Diego (PCSD)
Child and adolescent center.
Psychology 360
Comprehensive and collaborative psychological and psychoeducational assessment, diagnostics, placement recommendations and therapy for ages 5 and up for ADHD, Autism, Learning Disorders, behavioral concerns, memory, processing, Dyslexia and more. Forensic evaluations available.
Rady Children’s Behavioral Health Services
Outpatient services including Behavioral Health Urgent Care, clinic- and school-based services and inpatient services including Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services (CAPS) and the Eating Disorders/Medical Behavioral Unit.
Rady Children’s Chadwick Center for Children and Families
Programs and services that support the prevention, identification and treatment of abused and traumatized children as well as women impacted by domestic violence.
San Diego Access and Crisis Line
24/7 access to mental health, drug and addiction counseling.
San Diego Center for Children
Serves children and families struggling with mental, emotional or behavioral health challenges. Offers family and youth assessments, outpatient therapy and psychiatry, Autism services, an intensive outpatient program for ages 13–18, and summer camps.
San Diego Psychiatric Hospital
Offers treatment, rehab and recovery services to people who experiencepersistent and severe mental illness or crisis.
3853 Rosecrans St.
SD, 92110
619-692-8232
www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/SDCPH.html
SD, 92110
619-692-8232
www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/SDCPH.html
San Diego Psychological Association
Professional association that provides resources and tools to find a local psychologist.
San Diego Psychotherapist Pete McClintock M.A., LMFT
Provides individual and group therapy for all ages and families. Specializes in ADD, depression, anxiety, anger management, and parenting, including anger management groups for children and teens.
SD Kids First
Pediatric psychologist Dr. Deborah Pontillo specializes in kids with disabilities.
Specialized Therapy Services: The OAS Center
Specialists offer assistive technology, speech pathology, occupational, physical and music therapy, mental health and behavioral services, and educational resources to create an individualized program to support children with varying needs.
Sunny Days Sunshine Center
Therapy center offering North County kids ages 0–18 with ASD or developmental delay ABA services, OT, PT, SLP, counseling and social skills programs.
TERI Behavior Support Services
Board-certified behavioral analysts design positive interventions for those who have not benefited from conventional approaches to solving behavioral challenges. Specializes in Autism and severe behavior problems; provides in-home, insurance-funded ABA services.
Tesserae Family Therapy, APC
Individual, family and group therapy to address anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD and other emotional or behavioral related issues. Offers the PEERS social skills program for teens and young adults in the Rancho Bernardo office.
Therapeutic Approach to Growth
Offers assessment, treatment and support for individuals with ASD and other disabilities. Art therapy, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, educational supports and the Sage Learning Center.
2035 Corte Del Nogal #165
Carlsbad, CA 92011
858-689-2027
TURN Behavioral Health Services
Nonprofit providing innovative and cost-effective mental health and drug and alcohol rehabilitation services to families since 1978.
WishWell
A new kind of mental health solution with a holistic approach to children’s well-being. Offers traditional and alternative experiences through empowerment coaching.
YMCA Tides
Collaboration between YMCA Youth & Family Services and SDUSD to provide free individual, family and group counseling, case management, parent education, and teacher support to students ages 5–21 with Medi-Cal who attend schools in central San Diego. Available on a sliding scale for others.
Youth Behavioral Health Services Family Health Centers of San Diego
Team of psychiatrists and therapists tackle mood disorders, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, sexual and gender identity issues, and treatment for trauma related to abuse, neglect or divorce. Accepts Medi-Cal, Covered California and uninsured patients with payments on a sliding scale.