EXPERTS & RESOURCES
Experts and resources beyond REEL for families navigating twice-exceptionality, from diagnosis to thriving.
CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS
Mental health services for gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners provide therapy, counseling, and wellness programs tailored to emotional and social needs. Through individualized care, group support, and parent education, these services build resilience, emotional regulation, confidence, and healthy peer connections, empowering students and families to thrive and succeed.
Name | Description | Contact Name(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
AllCove | Provides youth-focused wellness services, including mental health support, peer connection, and community events. | Multiple Bay Area locations (Palo Alto, San Jose, Redwood City, and others) | |
Awaken Therapy Center | Provides integrative therapy for teens, families, and high masking adults. | Oakland, California | |
Beacon Wellness Team | Multidisciplinary team providing counseling, educational support, and wellness services for children and adolescents. | Toni Ratzburg | San Jose, California |
Bodin Group | Offers therapeutic mentoring and support services for teens and young adults facing academic or emotional challenges. | San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland, California | |
Brave Space Psychotherapy | Provides inclusive psychotherapy services focused on supporting diverse clients with personalized care and strategies. | Dr. Akshay Naresh, Psy.D. | Oakland, California |
Dr Dylan Stewart | Licensed psychologist offering therapy for children, teens, and adults with emotional and behavioral challenges. | Dr Dylan Stewart | Menlo Park, California |
Helyx Health | Offers integrative healthcare services, including therapy and wellness programs, for neurodiverse individuals and families. | Dr. Jessica M. Foley, Ph.D., Psy.D., ABPP-CN | Palo Alto, California |
Open Doors Therapy | Offers group therapy and counseling for neurodiverse adults, teens, and parents, focusing on social connection and self-acceptance. | Dr Tasha Oswald | Palo Alto, California |
Revive Health Therapy | Offers therapeutic and educational services to support children with developmental, learning, and emotional needs. | Oakland and Walnut Creek, California | |
The Mind by Design | Offers therapy and counseling for children, teens, and families focusing on anxiety, stress, and emotional health. | Jana Parker MS, LEP, ABSNP | San Jose, California |
Total Spectrum Counseling | Offers counseling and therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults focusing on emotional wellness. | Joel Schwartz, PsyD. | Arroyo Grande, California, Virtual |
Twice Exceptional Counseling | Provides therapy services tailored to the unique emotional and academic needs of twice-exceptional students. | Los Angeles, California, Vitual |
Please Note: This is not a comprehensive list of resources, but rather a collection of known or sourced resources.
Many resources are specific to San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties in Northern California, while others may be helpful regardless of location. THESE RESOURCES HAVE NOT BEEN VETTED BY THE REEL TEAM. Individual experiences may vary. We encourage you to use the resources as a starting point.
If you would like to ask whether anyone in our community has direct experience with a particular resource, please join the REEL 2e Google Group. To request an addition to these resources or share an update, please email hello@reel2e.org.