Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy & Autism Evaluation Partner in Philadelphia
Since 1990, Alternative Choices has provided personalized psychotherapy and counseling services for individuals across the lifespan, specializing in neurodivergent and autistic populations. Our team of licensed psychologists employs evidence-based techniques like mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation exercises to create safe, confidential spaces for emotional exploration and growth. We prioritize neurodiversity-affirming care, tailoring interventions to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges while fostering self-acceptance and effective coping strategies.Our practice supports families navigating autism diagnoses and offers adult autism evaluations to help clients understand lifelong patterns and access appropriate accommodations. With decades of combined experience, we emphasize authentic therapeutic partnerships to reduce symptoms, improve communication skills, and empower clients through self-compassion and community connection.
Services
Psychotherapy
Autism Evaluation
Counseling
Parent Resources
Telehealth Services
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Specialized autism evaluations for adults and children since 1990
- Neurodiversity-affirming therapeutic approach with licensed psychologists
- Tailored strategies for anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges
- Comprehensive support for families of neurodivergent individuals
- Telehealth services for accessible mental health care
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services provide personalized mental health support through evidence-based techniques like mindfulness and cognitive restructuring. We help clients manage anxiety, depression, and trauma while improving communication and relationship skills. Sessions create safe spaces for emotional exploration and self-discovery, fostering lasting personal growth and symptom reduction.
Autism Evaluation
Specialized autism evaluations for adults and children help identify neurodivergent traits and provide diagnostic clarity. These assessments enable clients to understand lifelong patterns, access workplace accommodations, and develop self-acceptance. Our process includes comprehensive interviews and tailored recommendations for ongoing support services.
Parent Resources
We offer targeted resources for families of neurodivergent children and adults, including coping strategies and acceptance guidance. Our services help parents navigate diagnoses, improve family communication, and develop supportive home environments that honor neurodiversity through practical, evidence-based approaches.
Telehealth Services
Secure telehealth sessions provide accessible mental health care for clients unable to visit our offices. This service maintains therapeutic continuity through virtual psychotherapy, diagnostic consultations, and family support sessions while ensuring confidentiality and professional care standards across digital platforms.
People
Robert Naseef, Ph.D
Co-Founder/Psychologist
Dr. Naseef specializes in autism evaluations and family support with 30+ years of clinical experience. He focuses on neurodiversity-affirming care and has authored books on special needs parenting while maintaining active roles in professional psychology organizations.
Cindy Ariel, Ph.D
Co-Founder/Psychologist
Dr. Ariel provides psychotherapy and autism diagnostic services with expertise in neurodivergent populations. She contributes to professional literature on autism acceptance and offers specialized support for women seeking adult autism evaluations through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Robert Sher, Ph.D
Psychologist
Dr. Sher specializes in individual psychotherapy for neurodivergent adults and couples counseling. His practice integrates mindfulness techniques with cognitive-behavioral approaches to address anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges while promoting emotional growth and self-acceptance.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychotherapy, autism evaluations, family support, and telehealth services for neurodivergent individuals and their families using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
We participate in limited insurance networks. Contact our office directly to discuss your specific insurance coverage and payment options for mental health services.
How do autism evaluations work?
Our comprehensive evaluations include clinical interviews, developmental history reviews, and standardized assessments to determine autism spectrum traits and provide diagnostic clarity for adults and children.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions for psychotherapy, diagnostic consultations, and family support services while maintaining professional confidentiality standards.
What makes your approach unique?
We specialize in neurodiversity-affirming care, combining 30+ years of clinical experience with personalized therapeutic approaches that honor individual differences and promote self-acceptance.
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