Diane Rubino, LCSW
You know your child is capable. They are bright, thoughtful, creative, and often working much harder than others realize. Yet everyday life can feel more challenging than it should. Anxiety, emotional outbursts, sensory overwhelm, rigidity, school refusal, social struggles, toileting difficulties, or extreme reactions to everyday demands can leave families feeling exhausted, confused, and unsure of what to do next.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, giftedness, learning differences, and demand avoidant (PDA) profiles. Many of the children I see are working incredibly hard beneath the surface, even when their struggles are not immediately visible to others.
I believe that children want to do well. When they struggle, there is always a reason. Together, we work to understand what is getting in the way and how we can help.
My approach is warm, practical, individualized, and neurodiversity-affirming. Through therapy, parent guidance, and collaboration with schools and other professionals, I help children build emotional regulation, flexibility, confidence, and stronger relationships while helping families feel more connected, capable, and understood.