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Mental Health Counseling Services

Mental health counseling services promote optimum mental, emotional, and social health and well-being of individuals with autism and their families.  Counseling services are offered live or via telehealth in both individual and group formats.

Services include:

We now accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Magellan Health, and UnitedHealthcare for mental health counseling services. 

Contact: Erin Brooker Lozott, Ed.D, BCBA-D, CCC-SLP, Program Director
Email: erin.lozott@elsforautism.org
Phone: 561-598-6200


Sam’s Sibs Stick Together Room (Virtual Sibling Support Group)

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5-6 p.m. EST

Online via Zoom, Cost: $300 annual fee

Sam’s Sibs Stick Together Room is a virtual sibling support group addressing the needs of siblings of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. The group is led by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Sam’s Sibs Stick Together Room provides a safe space for siblings to connect, gain support, access mentorship, express their thoughts and feelings, and discuss critical issues related to each participant’s experiences as a sibling to someone with special needs.

 

Annual Fee Includes:

  • One 45 minute intake session prior to beginning the group
  • Monthly Virtual Group Sessions
  • Two, 30-minute, one-on-one family consultation sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Up-to-date resources
For more information contact Doreen Cammarata at Doreen.Cammarata@elsforautism.org or 561-320-9487

Strategies to Manage Stress Video Series

We are here to support you! In these videos, Dr. Kimberly Rivieccio gives quick tips on how to better manage the stress in your life. 

Tip 1: Plan and Schedule

Tip 2: Allow for Mistakes

Tip 3: Reframing

Tip 4: Make Time for Relaxation and Fun!

Tip 5: Re-writing “Should” Statements

Tip 6: Cognitions

Tip 7: Controlling our Response

Tip 8: Asking for Help

Tip 9: Remembering to say “no”

Tip 10: Prioritizing Self-Care

Tip 11: Breathe

Tip 12: Expressing Gratitude

Tip 13: Managing Holiday Stress

Tip 14: Celebrating Differences

Tip 15: Back to School