Thank you for visiting my website. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I provide diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for families, children, teens, and adults. Feel free to contact me directly with any questions. I am happy to discuss your needs and goals.
 
-- Diagnostic Services for Autism and Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD,
learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, obsessive
compulsive disorder, mood disorders, sensory issues, and
other questions answered. Gold standard assessments with understandable results and recommendations explained.
-- Help with Individual Educational Plans (IEP's), 504 Plans, and other school-based services to maximize your child's success.
-- Help your child reduce defiance and learning difficulties, and increase positive behavior, social skills, sleep, and mood.
-- Support for parents and caregivers: Pregnant, divorcing, step-
parenting, or an "empty nester"All family life stages addressed.
-- Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Independent living, self- esteem, friendships, romantic relationships, career, and identity. Straight-forward, respectful support for adults with ASD's.
-- Women's and girls' unique needs: trauma, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationships, peer pressure, risky behavior, grief, loss, infertility, post-partum depression, parenting, elder care, identity, and life changes are supported with gentle, age-appropriate, research-based interventions.
-- Support Group for Caregivers of Individuals with Asperger's: find
other families going through the challenges, learn about
resources and coping strategies, and celebrate strengths.
-- Some families choose psychiatric medication support, while others choose to work on skills without medications. Dr. Ferguson works with your other providers to ensure the best care.
-- Research-based interventions are employed, including cognitive- behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, and control mastery psychotherapy, among other techniques.
-- The client and family are active participants at every stage of assessment and therapy.
 
 
Call for a complimentary 15 minute phone or  office consultation to see if Dr. Ferguson can be of assistance.
 
Dr. Ferguson is committed to helping you and your family  thrive
 

 
 
Laurie Ferguson, PsyD
Licensed Clinical  Psychologist PSY 20842
9700 El Camino Real, Suite #303
Atascadero, CA  93422
LaurieFergusonPsyD@gmail.com
805-610-8694