Testimonials

“Our son joined this group because he was struggling with dealing with his peers in a socially appropriate way. This could mean not engaging with them, not making reciprocating during basic conversations, playing by himself at recess and shutting down at times. Over the last few months we have witnessed changes that have confirmed for me that I am on the right path, and that this group is making a difference. He is carrying over what he has learned and gaining the confidence to apply these skills to everyday situations. I do believe attending these groups consistently gave him the skills and tools he needed to make progress. It is an accepting, comforting atmosphere to role-play and learn the skills that just did not come naturally to him. It is money well spent, and I highly recommend it.

“Enrolling our little one in Social Scholars was one of the best decisions we made. Dr. Dana, Sam and the Social Scholars team made learning social skills a joy for our child. We have seen some major improvements with the goals we initially came with for the class, and we plan to continue attending the groups to further increase our child's social confidence.

“Our child blossomed in Social Scholars, thanks to the guidance of Sam, Dr. Dana and the team. She's not only learned essential social skills but have become more confident in conversations. It's heartwarming to witness our child's newfound social confidence and her ability to engage with others and not be scared of not knowing what to say.

“Social Scholars and the incredible team, helped our pre-teen navigate the tricky waters of middle school social life. We've seen a significant improvement in social confidence and a reduction in social anxiety. The skills learned will undoubtedly benefit our child throughout adolescence. We felt the community, content and the group was exactly what our child needed.

“Its hard to find a good social group that can really touch on all the subjects, help the kids improve without affecting their self-esteem, and be a fun learning environment. Dr. Dana’s “Social Scholar’s group did just that, and more. Her team really touched on the important subjects of social skills such as body language, eye contact, humor, tonality, etc. I am extremely impressed by their ability to cause change in my daughter’s peer group, and I will continue being a part of the Social Scholars family moving forward.

“As a parent of a teen, watching our child transform through the Social Scholars program has been inspiring. The team's guidance and their ability to individualize the content for each participant in the group along with the practical skills learned have equipped our teenager for success in social situations. We're grateful for the positive impact on their self-esteem.

“After experiencing my son’s difficulties when it came to social skills, meeting friends, hanging out, etc. I was referred to Dr. Dana’s group. I am so impressed by both Dr. Dana and her content, which is uncompilable. Her approach, along with following up on individual goals puts her at the top of her industry. I will always be indebted to Dana and for the life changing group that significantly improved my son’s social life. Thank you!

“Our family owes a debt of gratitude to the Social Scholars team. The program not only helped our child refine social skills but also provided invaluable lessons in self-esteem and social anxiety management. Dr. Dana's expertise and the team's dedication truly made a difference.

“Dr. Dana is a professional, well-rounded, and knowledgeable clinician who deeply understands adolescents and their development. During Dr. Dana’s group, our 12-year-old son learned useful and helpful social skills, which he then was able to implement with peers in social situations. Not only did he learn these skills, but he also had a great time in the group and looked forward to attending each week. In addition to being a gifted psychologist, Dr. Dana is a warm and empathetic person who always keep parents informed and truly cares about the well-being of her patients.

“Enrolling our child in Social Scholars was a turning point. The transformation in their ability to edit themselves in social contexts, develop executive functioning skills, and overcome social anxiety has been remarkable. Major thanks to the Social Scholars team for their impactful work.

“We have been taking our child to see Dr. Dana for the past year and have seen a remarkable improvement in their behavior and overall well-being. Dr. Dana has a unique ability to connect with children and make them feel comfortable in a therapeutic setting. Our child looks forward to their sessions and has been able to express their feelings and emotions in a healthy way. Dr. Dana has also provided us with valuable strategies that have helped us to better understand and support our child. We are grateful for the support and guidance Social Scholars has provided to our family and highly recommend the groups to other parents.

“Seeing our child's newfound social confidence after attending the Social Scholars group is incredibly rewarding. The group covers a wide range of skills, from making friends to navigating social situations with grace. The Social Scholars team have made a lasting impact on our child's life and continue to do so every consecutive series.