01/26/2026
Last Friday, we had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Deanna Dow into our space for a 3-hour, deeply thoughtful training with our clinical team.
Dr. Dow spent the morning with us sharing best practices for supporting youth and young adults on the autism spectrum across our Intensive Outpatient Programs, group therapy, and day-to-day clinical work. The conversation was practical, nuanced, and grounding — exactly the kind of learning that strengthens care from the inside out.
Together, we:
• Consulted on real clinical cases
• Re-examined how we structure and facilitate groups
• Thought carefully about how we define and measure treatment goals
• Explored ways to better support social connection
• Even looked at how our physical space can be more supportive for neurodivergent clients
Dr. Dow is the founder of , a Los Angeles–based practice offering comprehensive psychological testing, individual therapy, occupational therapy, medication management, breathwork, yoga, and support groups — all through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
We’re still processing everything we learned — in the best way.
Thank you, Dr. Dow, for your generosity, expertise, and for spending time with our team here in Westlake Village. We’re grateful to keep learning how to do this work more thoughtfully and more inclusively.
