Business Details
Comprehensive Mental Health Care in Los Alamitos, CA
Dr. Jodie Knott is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst with over two decades of experience in mental health care. Our team of psychologists, behavioral analysts, marriage and family therapists, and behavior interventionists specialize in psychological assessments, ADHD treatment, high-functioning autism support, and applied behavioral analysis. We provide individualized, evidence-based therapies for children, adults, and families, combining cognitive-behavioral strategies with client-centered approaches to foster emotional regulation and skill development. Our therapeutic summer camps integrate experiential learning interventions honed over 20 years.We prioritize culturally sensitive, collaborative care that empowers clients through strengths-based practices and personalized treatment plans. With expertise spanning university counseling centers, hospital services, and juvenile justice systems, we offer comprehensive consultations, parent training, and school advocacy. Our services include psychological assessments for learning disabilities, mood disorders, and attention difficulties, emphasizing environmental accommodations alongside potential medication considerations. We maintain professional affiliations and adhere to rigorous ethical standards in all therapeutic and assessment practices.
Services
Psychological Assessments
ADHD Treatment
Autism Therapy
Family Counseling
ABA Services
Therapeutic Camps
Parent Training
School Consultations
Online Courses
Mood Disorder Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of expertise in therapeutic experiential learning interventions
- Our multidisciplinary team includes psychologists and board-certified behavior analysts
- We implement evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and applied behavior analysis
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to each family's unique needs
- Specialized assessments for ADHD, learning disabilities, and mood disorders
Services
Psychological Assessments
Our comprehensive assessments evaluate ADHD, learning disabilities, and mood disorders through standardized testing. We analyze cognitive strengths, academic challenges, and emotional patterns to create detailed reports that guide treatment planning. These evaluations help determine appropriate educational accommodations and inform medication decisions when necessary.
Autism Therapy
We provide evidence-based interventions for high-functioning autism that focus on social skills development and emotional regulation. Our approaches combine behavioral strategies with family therapy to address individual needs. Therapeutic camps offer experiential learning opportunities tailored to neurodiverse children's developmental requirements.
Therapeutic Camps
Our summer camps integrate therapeutic activities with social skills training for children experiencing mild-to-moderate behavioral challenges. Led by experienced clinicians, these programs use structured group experiences to develop interpersonal skills. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning techniques refined over two decades of practice.
Family Counseling
We offer family-centered therapy addressing parent-child dynamics and household communication patterns. Sessions focus on developing behavior management strategies and enhancing emotional understanding. Our therapists employ evidence-based models to improve family cohesion and support individual mental health needs.
ABA Services
Our board-certified analysts implement applied behavior analysis techniques in office-based settings. The program teaches adaptive skills while reducing challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement systems. Parent training components help extend therapeutic benefits into home environments using consistent behavior modification strategies.
People
Dr. Jodie Knott
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Knott holds a Ph.D. in Counseling from the University of Oregon and a California psychology license (#PSY20647). With experience across university, hospital, and private practice settings, she specializes in ADHD assessments and behavioral interventions. She directs therapeutic programs combining 20+ years of clinical expertise.
Vyvyanna Wallace
Associate Marriage Family Therapist
Ms. Wallace (AMFT158461) utilizes attachment-based approaches and CBT/DBT techniques for emotional healing. She earned her Master's in Psychology from California Polytechnic University, focusing on early childhood development. Her practice integrates personal mental health experiences with professional training in trauma-informed care.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychological assessments, ADHD treatment, autism therapy, family counseling, ABA services, therapeutic camps, and school consultation through licensed psychologists and behavioral analysts.
Do you specialize in children's mental health?
Yes, we specialize in child behavioral disorders including ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and social-emotional challenges using age-appropriate therapeutic interventions and parent collaboration.
Are your therapeutic camps available year-round?
Our Quest Therapeutic Camps operate as summer day programs, with social skills groups also offered during the school year as part of our regular therapy services.
Do you accept insurance for psychological services?
We accept private payment and verify individual insurance coverage for psychological assessments and therapy sessions. Please contact us to check your specific mental health benefits.
How do you approach ADHD treatment?
We use comprehensive assessments to distinguish ADHD from similar conditions, then develop multimodal treatment plans combining behavioral interventions, environmental accommodations, and medication guidance when appropriate.
Can you help with school-related issues?
Yes, we attend school meetings to advocate for academic accommodations and provide documentation for special education services or standardized testing modifications through our psychological evaluation reports.
