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About
Who We Are

For over 70 years, CHC has been a leader in youth mental health and learning differences, providing expert therapy, specialized schools, and essential resources for families.
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Our Services

At CHC, we offer a wide range of specialized services, all of which can be grouped into four key areas.
Evaluations

Expert evaluations across learning, development, and mental health.

Psychoeducational & Neuropsychological

Autism

IQ/Intellectual

Speech & Language

Occupational Therapy

Evaluation Process

Evaluation FAQs

Learning Support

One-on-one support for ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences, along with executive function coaching.

Psychiatry

Client-centered care to assess, diagnose, and create tailored treatment plans.

Medication Management

Therapy

Comprehensive behavioral and mental health support, parent coaching, and groups.

Individual Psychotherapy

Parent Coaching

Young Adult Therapy

Young Child Therapy

DBT Skills Groups

Family Psychotherapy

Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy
Programs

Our Programs

Many know us through our programs, which bring together our comprehensive mental health and learning differences services.

Catherine T. Harvey Center
for Clinical Services

Ages 0-25

Comprehensive mental health services.

Early Support Program for Autism

Families

Free support for families with an early autism diagnosis.

RISE Intensive Outpatient Program

Ages 13-18

Intensive outpatient program for teens struggling with self-harm.

Schwab Learning Center

Ages 13-25+

One-on-one support for ADHD, dyslexia, and learning differences.
Our Schools
Our Schools

CHC has two specialized schools, each designed to meet the needs of students with different learning styles and challenges.
Esther B. Clark School

Grades K-12

Nonpublic therapeutic day school providing students with individualized supports focusing on social-emotional and behavioral growth.

Palo Alto

San Jose

Sand Hill School

Grade 2-8

Students with ADHD, dyslexia, school-based anxiety, attention issues, and social challenges.

Palo Alto
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At CHC, we are a learning organization. Through continuing education, internships, and fellowships, we support clinicians in maintaining credentials, advancing their expertise, and preparing the next generation of professionals to carry this work forward.
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Community Offerings
Community Offerings

Together, we can make a greater impact by educating the community and reducing the stigma around learning differences and mental health.
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Kids & Teens

SPOT: Speech Therapy & OT

Sand Hill School Summer Program

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Mental Health & Wellness

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What Is an Existential Crisis?

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Is My Teenager Depressed or Moody?

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The Psychological Effects of Divorce on Children

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‘What’s the Point?’ How to Deal With Existential Dread

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Divorce and Children: Guidelines for Parents

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Separation or Divorce: Helping Teenagers Adjust

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What You Need to Know About Eating Disorders

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Desmitificar la Salud Mental (Demystifying Mental Health) – Voices of Compassion Podcast

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