Union Square Practice group therapist Liliana Valvano offers two different weekly, in-person group therapy sessions at our offices in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. In group, you can connect with other neurodivergent and/or LGBTQIA+ adults in therapeutic spaces where neurodivergent experiences are centered and celebrated.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was created by a psychologist with lived experience of mental health difficulties to help people struggling with their mental health to live full lives. DBT has distinct modules that focus on distress tolerance, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. My adapted version of DBT focuses on the experiences of neurodivergent people (primarily ASD & ADHD), with an emphasis on understanding one’s neurodivergent traits, sensory regulation, learning to unmask and navigate social situations authentically, dealing with sensory overload, meltdown, shutdown, burnout, and finding self acceptance and pride in neurodivergence!
This group meets on Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 pm, in person in NYC.
Diverge is a facilitated discussion, process, and education group focused on understanding all aspects of what it means to be autistic. This includes conceptualizations of disability/neurodivergence, ableism and systemic bias, social masking, and “coming out” as autistic. We also discuss various autistic experiences such as stimming, special interests, interoception, alexithymia, executive functioning, and more. The purpose of this group is to gain a better understanding of what it means to be autistic, connect with other autistic people, unpack internalized ableism, and build a sense of pride in autistic selfhood. Formal diagnosis is not required to join this group.
Diverge meets on Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm, in person in NYC.
Formal autism diagnosis is not required to join.
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