The Sterling Institute for Autism

Autism assessment, therapy and social skills groups

Up to age 21

A private group practice specializing in autism and neurodiversity, serving children, teens and adults. For children and teens it offers diagnostic assessments, individual therapy, behavioral consultation and parent training, psychiatric and medication management, social skills groups, process groups for neurodivergent teens, parent and family support, and sibling support. It also has support for girls and females and parent support groups. The practice names expertise in autism, ADHD, anxiety, mood-related challenges, and giftedness/twice-exceptionality (2e). Care is in person at the Long Beach and Newport Beach offices or by telehealth, for families in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Orange County and across California. Hours are Monday to Saturday by appointment. A GirlPower Connect group lists ongoing enrollment. Adults are seen too, with this record describing the children's services.

• Autism diagnostic assessments, Individual therapy, Behavioral consultation and parent training, Psychiatric and medication management, Social skills groups, Process groups for neurodivergent teens and Parent and sibling support
• Lindsey Sterling, Ph.D., Tara Peterson, Psy.D., Jennifer Marshall, Ph.D., Anjam Bahl, M.D., Cathy Brock, MA, LPCC, LMHC, Christina Keheyan, M.S. and Frances Li, M.Ed.
• Open Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat 9am–5pm
• Where care happens: At the clinic or office
• Telehealth or video visits: yes

• Activities: Testing & evaluation, Child therapy & counseling, Social skills groups and Child psychiatry