- Family Counseling
- Adult Mental Health Counseling Group
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:
- Individual Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Adult Mental Health Counseling Group
- Teen Mental Health Counseling Group
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
Virtual: New Virtual Group Ages 18 & Order
Beginning January 9, 2024, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. EST on Zoom
Virtual Group Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Sam’s Sibs Stick Together Room is a sibling support group addressing the needs of siblings of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. The group is overseen by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and led by an Els for Autism Clinical Team Member. 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. The minimum number of participants to run each individual group is five with a maximum number of 10. Spots are limited on a first-come, first-serve basis. The group will open to siblings worldwide, with priority given to those who have participated in the Sam’s Sibs Stick Together webinars.
One Time Registration Fee of $50
What’s Included:
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- Monthly Group Sessions
- Overview of Sibling Strategies and Activities Following Each Monthly Group
- Up-to-Date Resources
Register: Sam Sib's Stick Together Room
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