Emotional & Mental Wellbeing
The Emotional & Mental Wellbeing of our clients is overseen by our team of licensed therapists at New Perspectives. Along with individual & group therapy, clients are invited to attend classes on emotional regulation and coping skills.
Clinical Services
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Individual Therapy
Each client works 1:1 with one of our licensed therapists in private sessions. Session length and number of appointments per week vary according to client needs. The New Perspectives team uses therapy approaches including EMDR, art therapy, CBT, ACT, and exposure therapy.
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Group Therapy
As part of group therapy, our clients are invited to join psychotherapy groups and classes on emotional regulation, coping skills, and relationship skills. All staff members on the New Perspectives team receive trainings on supporting clients as they integrate new techniques.
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Emotional Regulation Training
In every part of our support program, clients are taught to recognize emotions and dysregulation. All staff members on the New Perspectives team receive weekly trainings on supporting each client with their preferred regulation techniques.
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24 Hour Support
Along with an on call staff member from the clinical or administrative team, New Perspectives has on call staff members available to respond in emergencies. These staff members are trained to provide both emotional and physical emergency support.
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Somatic Processing
The team at New Perspectives is trained in diverse methods of somatic processing, including TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises), meditation, breathwork, and bodywork.
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Parent Coaching
The New Perspective team offers coaching to the parents/guardians of each client. Learn more about our licensed parent coaches and their approach Here.
Meet the Clinical Team
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Janet Robinson, LCSW
Co-Executive Director / Clinical Director & Therapist
Janet has worked in the mental health industry for 30 years. She has an MA in Social Work from the University of Utah.
She holds a certificate in Autism and is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mind-body bridging therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness and meditation, compassionate inquiry, wheel of consent, polyvagal theory, and TRE (Tension, Stress and Trauma Release).
She has a deep passion for working with individuals who are neurodiverse and has a particular interest in addressing the effects of cross-over trauma.
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Justin Robinson, LCSW
Co-Founder & Therapist
Justin has almost 30 years experience working in the mental health field, and has been a therapist for 20 years, utilizing a variety of approaches and modalities. He has a BA in Therapeutic Recreation and an MA in Social Work from the University of Utah.
His work with neurodivergent individuals stems from a deep desire for neurodiverse clients to receive support without sacrificing their autonomy and freedom. His work at New Perspectives focuses on the intersections between autism and OCD.
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Amy Sondrup, CSW
Academic Director & Therapist
In addition to Amy's work in the mental health field, she has a background as a special education professional. She has an MA in Social Work.
Amy is trained in EMDR, CBT, sand tray therapy, art therapy, and other modalities. She combines her educational background in her therapy practice to help clients achieve their best version of themselves using the four learning modalities: visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic.
Amy oversees the academic support team at New Perspectives, including the tutors working with students in college courses or graduating online high school. Amy's educational focus is in accessibility services, and assisting clients in finding the right fit for schooling.
What does Neurodiversity Mean?
Let’s get into the details.
“Neurodiversity” is the term for the natural diversity in human brains—everyone’s brain is different!
“Neurodivergence” or “Neurodivergent” is used to explain that someone's brain processes, learns, and/or behaves differently from what is considered "typical".
Some conditions commonly considered neurodivergent include: Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, and dyslexia.
What does that mean for New Perspectives?
Not everyone agrees on exactly which diagnoses do or do not fall under the umbrella of neurodivergence. We take a broad approach in defining neurodivergence.
We work with clients with Autism, Asperger’s (high-functioning autism), ADHD, and dyslexia, as well as many less commonly associated diagnoses. We work with anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, learning differences, non-verbal Autism, and more.
We specialize in working with clients on the intersection of trauma and neurodiversity, as well as the intersection of autism and OCD.
Get a Consultation
info@npya.net
(801) 360-7211
1111 S 1350 W Ste F30
Orem, Utah 84058
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
8:00 am–5:00 pm (MDT)