Sharon Arbel, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist

07/21/2025

Spots are filling up fast! Currently enrolling for our Sibling Support Group 🩵

Let’s hear it from the wonderful group facilitator, Alex Cooperman, MA, ACSW, who has guided many sibling support groups and witnessed firsthand the impact they can have.

Her experience, empathy, and insight are at the heart of this group, creating a space where kids feel seen, supported, and understood.

🎥 Watch Alex share what makes this group so special.
Message us to learn more or sign up!

07/19/2025

Is your child growing up alongside a sibling with autism or other special needs? It can be a unique and often challenging experience and they deserve support just as much.

Our new Sibling Support Group is here to help. It’s a safe space where kids can connect with others who truly understand, build emotional resilience, and feel seen.

Led by Alex Cooperman, MA, ACSW
Supervised by Dr. Sharon Arbel
Held virtually and open to families everywhere.

Message us to learn more or sign up. Every child deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered.

07/16/2025

🌞 Summer Parenting Workshop Series 🌞
August 5, 6, 7th at 10:30 am!

Join me for a 3-part workshop series designed to help parents better understand and support their children through research-based strategies and real-world tools.
👥 Open to all parents & caregivers

📚 Topics include:
✔️ ADHD, Executive Function & Emotional Dysregulation
✔️ Sibling Rivalry (and Common Parenting Mistakes)
✔️ Why Your Smart Kid Is So Anxious (and What You Can Do)

📍 Location: 16055 Ventura Blvd, Suite 928, Encino, CA
💵 Cost: $60 per session or $150 for all 3
💬 Each 90-minute session is interactive, practical, and supportive. Come connect, learn, and leave with tools you can use immediately.

👉 Sign up now: www.arbelassociates.com/events

07/16/2025

This is one of the most underrated mental health habits....and it’s free.
Even just one social plan per week can dramatically impact your emotional well-being. Coffee with a friend, a short hike, a lunch date; it matters more than you think!
What’s your favorite way to connect with others during the week?

07/13/2025

Does your child have a sibling with autism or other special needs? They're not alone and they deserve support, too. 🩵

We're launching a Sibling Support Group designed just for them. This safe, supportive space helps kids connect with others who truly get it, build emotional tools, and feel seen.

👥 Led by Alex Cooperman, MA, ACSW
🧠 Supervised by Dr. Sharon Arbel
💻 Held virtually – open to all locations!

Message us to learn more or sign up! Let's help our kids feel heard, understood, and empowered.

07/12/2025

PSA: Their future is more than a single path.

07/10/2025

My latest blog "Why Summer Break Is Harder on Parents Than You Think” is live now! From the loss of structure to sibling conflict and caregiver burnout, summer isn’t always the breezy season it’s made out to be...especially for parents.

As a clinical psychologist (and a mom), I’m diving into the hidden stressors of summer and how to navigate them with more ease and support. Read it now for free on my website. Don't forget to post your comments below; we love hearing from you.

07/08/2025

07/08/2025

We're so excited to be offering our SIBLING SUPPORT GROUP! This group is designed for siblings of children with Autism or special needs. The group begins in the first week in September- Find out more; message us or call to secure your spot! 818-921-6806 info@arbelassociates.com

07/07/2025

Sometimes the hardest step is just saying, “This isn’t working.” But that’s exactly where healing begins.

07/07/2025

Addiction isn’t a failure of willpower: it’s a response to pain often rooted in trauma, disconnection, and emotional overwhelm. When we begin to understand addiction as a coping strategy rather than a character flaw, we open the door to healing with compassion, not judgment.

In therapy, we work to gently uncover what’s underneath the behavior so that healing can begin at the root.

You are not alone. If you or someone you love is struggling, therapy can help. Reach out to start the conversation.

07/06/2025

Sending a prayer for the victims of the Texas Kerr County floods. May the first responders be ever so strong and successful in finding those missing camp kids 💔