Have you been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or fatigued
with the challenges of pregnancy or motherhood?
If So, Please Attend a Drop-In Support Group
A FREE COMMUNITY SERVICE
Location – 916 North Western Avenue, Suite #210, San Pedro, CA 90732
Please visit
Or
www.PositiveCounselingPsychology.com
To register and inquire about days and times of Postpartum Support group
Also Providing Individual, Couple and Family Psychotherapy for All Matters of Concern
Accepting Most Major Insurances
ASD is a condition causing a person is able to have problems with social interaction and communication. In addition to challenges socializing and communicating, individuals with ASD have repetitive, and/or restricted behaviors and/or interests. Most people notice the symptoms and behaviors of ASD begin to interfere with daily life early on in life (before age 2) however sometimes this disorder goes on undiagnosed for years. ASD includes a wide spectrum of functioning, symptoms and behaviors ranging from mild to severe impairments. Mild types of ASD may include problems with social interaction, feeling “awkward” with others and challenges in establishing healthy and rewarding relationships (both friendships and romantic relationships). More severe ASD can cause a person to have difficulty speaking to others and understanding any type of social interaction.
If you suspect that you or your child may have ASD there are diagnostic assessment tools conducted by our psychologist that can determine your diagnosis. Meeting with one of our clinicians is a first step to understanding your diagnosis.
Therapy can be very helpful for those with ASD and their families. Learning behavioral modification techniques, as well as communication and social skills can help to alleviate the impairments caused by ASD. Additionally, family therapy can be helpful in fostering better communication, strategies for daily living and building rewarding relationships between all family members. Lastly, those with ASD may suffer from other mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, OCD, relational problems and more. These co-occurring mental health problems are highly treatable with therapy.
Psychological testing is an assessment process used to understand and examine a person’s domains of functioning including: cognitive, behavioral, emotional, adaptive, social and personality. Psychological testing outcomes provide thorough information and feedback related to diagnosis and recommendations. This process utilizes data collected from research-based tools in order to give a comprehensive picture of a person’s functioning, strengths, and areas of growth. Recommendations developed based on the testing results give suggestions not only for therapeutic treatment planning, but also for family/relational functioning, community resources and referrals, and education/school success.
LOCATION San Pedro:
Recovery NOW, Inc.
916 North Western Avenue, Suite 210
San Pedro, CA 90732
FACILITATOR:
Alicia MacGowan, LCSW, LAADC– San Pedro
DAY:
Tuesdays – San Pedro
TIME:
3:00 to 4:00 PM – San Pedro
New Moms and Children Up to 9 Months Old Welcome – NO FEE A FREE COMMUNITY SERVICE
RSVP Required by Sunday of the week you are planning to attend
Please complete the registration form below to register for group
In addition to providing services in the comfort of our office, we also provide services in the comfort of your home, office or other mutually agreed upon place. We will travel and meet with you anywhere in the geographic areas between Huntington Beach and Malibu. Now we are able to provide the same quality treatment outside of the confines of our office in order to make sure you get the help you need.
The cost varies depending on the service and the amount of time required to provide the service. Please call for further details.