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ABOUT

About Teva's Education and Experience

I'M TEVA

 

I am a former child therapist who provides autism parent training, group education, and support to parents of differently wired youth.

My work is grounded in a relationship-based, developmental approach with an emphasis on prevention of childhood mental health issues.

My areas of focus are respectful parenting & autism, navigating the 'culture war' while raising children, and homeschooling/unschooling differently wired kids.

Here for you!

MY STORY

 

Neurodiversity + Autism

I was inspired to focus my practice on differently wired kids when I became a mother to a mover and a shaker. I noticed a gap in knowledge and dignified treatment of autistic, highly sensitive and "spirited" kids, so I made it my mission to help turn things around within the field of mental health.

Professional Practice

When I opened my child therapy practice I learned there was a need for parental care, education and support. I pivoted my approach to more broadly assist parents.

Autism + Gender Diversity

I've made a few waves due to sharing publicly my concern about pediatric gender transition. The topic of gender is directly related to the ethical treatment of autistic and traumatized youth.

Unschooling

I am passionate about children thriving in educational settings. I believe out-of-classroom and self-directed education is one way to foster optimal mental health and protect children's natural creativity. Many parents are dissatisfied with the school environment and seek my help.

Cali Life

I live in Southern California and homeschool my daughter in a beautiful little corner of the universe.

 

ASSISTANT

 

Vanessa Mae Rameer, BA Psychology 

Vanessa is my right hand gal and research assistant! She keeps the information used in course creation up-to-date with high quality scholarly literature. She maintains the Amazon Shop and other tech. Vanessa is a creative psychology geek who is pursuing higher education while running a super cool online merch store.

 

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SPECIALTY

Children's Mental Health

I am interested in prevention. I help parents understand protective and risk factors. Childhood matters.

SPECIALTY

Good enough parenting

Imperfection in ourselves and our children is normal and ok. We extend grace to ourselves and our kids.

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Unschool & Homeschool

Honoring children's differences and fostering mental wellness means being intentional about their educational environment. 

Do you have questions?

Are you curious about Teva's education or experience? She'd be happy to answer your questions.

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"Just wanted to say that I am so grateful for your courage and obvious compassion for our kids. You are doing meaningful work!"
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EDUCATION

 

Master's of Social Work // Azusa Pacific University

Certified DIR Floortime Practitioner // ICDL

Certified Autism-Informed Professional // PESI

Certified Trauma Professional // PESI 

Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment // SMART Moves LLC

Autistic Mental Health and Well-being // Judy Endow, LCSW for Autism Society

Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders // Postpartum Support International

 

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Early Child Development

  • Co-led developmental play groups

  • Constructed sensorimotor play space

  • Facilitated psychoeducational parent groups 

  • Facilitated maternal mental health postpartum support groups

School-based Developmental Disabilities

  • Therapist on IEP team for social emotional goals

  • Advocate for neurodivergent students

  • Consultant for parents & multidisciplinary team

  • Contractor with underserved school districts

Foster Youth, Trauma & Parenting

  • Provided psychoeducation for parenting abused & traumatized children

  • Supervised visits with biological parents and coached parents on attachment

  • Supported foster families during adoption planning & finalization

  • Wrote and evaluated Home Studies for County Child Welfare & non-profit

Private Practice Psychotherapy

  • Trauma-informed play therapy and talk therapy for youth

  • Parent psychotherapy & Maternal Mental Healthcare

  • DIR Floortime, TF-CBT & Autism specialized support

  • Advocacy for children & parents

Education & Coaching

  • Autism Parent Training

  • Group coaching parent membership

  • Autism & Neurodiversity guest speaker

  • Children's mental health consulting
  • Unschooling course creator