Tiny Steps Developmental Services

12/05/2025

Cold plunging is trending and so is end of the year stressfulness and burnout! More regulation and calm can start with... one ice cube. Simple cold exposure ideas: holding an ice cube, taking a cold shower (or ending your shower on cold), placing one's face in an ice bowl, grabbing a cold object from the fridge, opening the freezer and taking 3 deep breaths.

11/12/2025

Everyone is talking about KPop Demon Hunters and it is packed with Mental-Health themes!

11/05/2025

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11/05/2025

Meet our dedicated team member, LMFT, Stephanie Unson!

Stephanie is a highly skilled Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist dedicated to fostering positive change. Stephanie holds a Master’s degree in Psychology (Marriage and Family Therapy & Art Therapy) from Phillips Graduate Institute and is on the path to becoming a Certified Play Therapist. She also serves as the primary supervisor for our therapists Sarah Liang, AMFT, and Paige Lauren-Taylor, AMFT.

With broad clinical experience covering the developmental life span, from school-aged children to older adults, Stephanie has thrived in diverse settings, including schools, residential facilities, and outpatient care. Stephanie brings a Strengths-Based, Person-Centered approach to her practice, integrating therapeutic modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, Art Therapy and Play Therapy. Her goal is to empower clients to find their voice and become their best selves.

11/04/2025

It's that time of year again...

10/30/2025

Happy Almost Halloween!

10/27/2025

It’s World Series time! ⚾️ Dodgers vs Blue Jays tonight and things are getting competitive in the office… especially since our sister company is in Toronto!! Sorry, Toronto fam—our hearts bleed Dodger blue 💙😉 Who are you rooting for? Drop your pick in the comments!

10/17/2025

10/09/2025

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10/08/2025

Meet our Clinical Operations Manager and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Hettinger!

She has over 20 years of expertise in the behavioral health field and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Learning Differences and provides care to individuals of all ages. Dr. Hettinger's therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Concepts, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic work, Parent Coaching, Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma-Informed Care and Mindfulness-Based techniques, all tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. She works with Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Mild Depression, Relationship Difficulties, Life Changes and ADHD.

Dr. Hettinger holds a Doctorate in Psychology from California Southern University and earned both her undergraduate and Master's degrees in Special Education from Florida State University. With a strong foundation in family dynamics and individualized care, she is dedicated to developing personalized treatment plans that foster positive growth and optimal outcomes for her clients.

09/12/2025

Happy Weekend!

08/20/2025

Our cozy, Daisy therapy room in Valley Village, Los Angeles. Visit our website for more information about our agency and the services we provide: https://tinystepsdevelopment.com/