Shaina Ponce, PhD

09/25/2025

I am going to the Young Adult Transition Association conference for the first time! I look forward to collaborating and learning more about resources for young adults in San Diego!

04/23/2025

We are now in network with several insurances for psychological evaluations including autism and ADHD testing.

01/22/2025

We have openings in our virtual DBT consultation team meeting!
Mondays 10:00-11:30
Please send me a message if you would like to join!

01/13/2025

This group is my new favorite group! I love to support families through the journey of psychosis treatment and recovery. We tackle tough topics with compassion and understanding as we offer support and tools to cope effectively.

11/07/2024

I can't wait to go to Philadelphia and attend!

We are partnering with HeadsUp-PA (https://headsup-pa.org/) to put on a fantastic (& FREE) community forum in Philly!

Please join us in person or virtually on November 14th from 5-7PM (Eastern) for a lively panel conversation—more info in the flyer and link below. CEs are offered, too!

Please register to attend here: http://bit.ly/4h5VETJ

10/15/2024

Caregivers: What drives you as you begin each day, knowing it will involve a lot of juggling and more than a little patience? What challenges you most as you support and advocate for your loved one with schizophrenia? What brings you moments of happiness – those moments when you remember how much your support means to your loved one?

Please share these stories with us! Starting Nov. 1 and throughout National Family Caregivers Month, we’ll feature your stories of challenge, love and hope -- In the Name of Love. Thank you to those who have already submitted your beautiful narratives! If you haven’t submitted your thoughts yet, it’s easy and only takes a few minutes – just click here: https://bit.ly/47pbTqD.

All stories must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 25 to be included on our special In the Name of Love website page. We can’t wait to hear from you!

10/02/2024

Upcoming workshop!

09/24/2024

I get to present a clinical workshop at ISIT DBT this year!

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06/10/2024

This I am happy to announce our expansion of services to include psychological assessment of children and adults with developmental disorders, ADHD, and Autism.

05/27/2024

Thank you to those who have given the greatest sacrifice to give us opportunities...may we make you proud and honor this gift.

05/24/2024

It's World Schizophrenia Day!
I am so grateful for this community and the opportunity to educate and raise awareness about schizophrenia by uplifting people with lived experience.

Thank you to everyone who participated in my event!

05/24/2024

With Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance – I just got recognized as one of their rising fans! 🎉

I didn't know this was a feature of Facebook. Pretty neat!