A Beacon for Social and Emotional Transformation
Offering Social and Emotional Support for Adolescents and Adults
Our Services
Counseling Services
Life doesn't have to have everything in order for us to be satisfied. At Optasia we work with you to help you find your joy. We believe there are few things more powerful than our own thoughts and beliefs. When life throws us curveballs, we work to help you "capture your thoughts," check them for accuracy, and we stay by your side as you learn to create new healthy patterns that will help you get unstuck and navigate the beautiful life that is before you with confidence.
Assessments and Diagnostics
Specializing in ADD, Executive Functioning Differences, and Anxiety, we believe that every personality is made up of specific strengths and differences. This is not by accident, and it is a beautiful thing when we learn to embrace all sides of who we are. Sometimes, it's through assessments that we can gather a clearer picture of these areas so that we can maximize our strengths towards any deficits that we may be wrestling. At Optasia, we are less concerned about finding "labels." However, we are very interested in helping folks find themselves.
Medication Management Support
We believe in collaborative care. Too many specialists support their clients in isolation, failing to capture the benefits found in working within a larger group. While we DO NOT prescribe medications, we collaborate with your prescribing doctors giving you, the client, the benefits of a much larger collaborative team approach to your personal medication management. We believe that medication, when utilized under proper supervision of a medical professional, can positively impact ones' quality of life. We teach that no matter the medication option, medication alone does not teach skills. If it is skill building that you are needing, this is your place. Through counseling, use of applied behavior analysis, and in partnership with your prescribing doctor, we individualize treatment to meet your specific needs in this season of your life.
Vocational and Transition Support
We provide a wide variety of vocation and transition services. Assessment always comes before intervention in order to maximize outcomes. For this reason, we begin with assessment and individualized recommendations are then provided. For some, we do a more traditional career exploration and counseling, for others, we provide focused behavior therapy in the clinic or in community settings teaching skills in real life environements. Clients (age 13 and up) with special needs are encouraged to contact your local Texas Workforce Commission, Department of Rehabilitation as there may be funding support available.
Social Skills Groups
(Social Skills Groups are on hold at this time.)
For clients with High-Functioning Autism (Aspergers) or related differences, we offer a variety of group or club meetings. While Autism or other social challenges may make it harder to initiate and maintain relationships, rarely does it reduce ones desire to be included. At Optasia, we regularly offer a variety of short term group options that range in focus from friendship to employment. Please contact us at admin@optasiaservices.com if you are interested in hearing about new social skills group sessions.
Now Enrolling:
Aspie Girls, Power Hour (12-17 as appropriate) & Guys Group (males on the Autism Spectrum or others as appropriate, ages 18-3
Other Groups Enrolling Now:
Mom's Monday Funday: A small ladies only group that meets after the kids are dropped off at school and provides a low stress environment, with a focus on self-health and personal growth.
Parents prepping for college:
Optasia Behavioral Health
Optasia Educational Services
Optasia Educational Services
Through Counseling and Applied Behavior Analysis, our focus is in helping our clients create achievable and meaningful goals and then supporting them as they take tangible steps to success.
Optasia Educational Services
Optasia Educational Services
Optasia Educational Services
Our goal is to support educators in their pursuit to bring effective, evidence-based practices into their classrooms. We recognize that teachers work around the clock to meet the demands of the classroom. Our intention is to bring current applicable research findings into the hands of the ones who need it most. Click here to lean more about workshops, trainings, and IEE support.
Navigating the Neurotypical
Optasia Educational Services
Navigating the Neurotypical
Optaisa is committed to supporting persons impacted by Autism and other learning differences. Check out our blog and other resources page intended to inform, educate, and foster community. We believe that we are all stronger when we unite our resources.
News
Now Opening in McKinney
Come see us at our newest location, Inside A Sheltering Tree Center for Counseling and Creativity.
406 S Chestnut St, McKinney, TX 75069
Recent Lectures and Publications
Restricted and repetitive behaviors and High-Functioning Autism, Presented at FEAT-NT's DFW Autism Conference.
Language Across The Lifespan: Presented by Christina Martin, SLP, BCBA-LBA & Dr. Kimberlee Flatt, LPC, BCBA at FEAT-NT's DFW Autism Conference.
Flatt, K., (2017) Social Skills Towards Employability, Council for Exceptional Children Tips and Tools for Teachers, (25), 2-5.