Our Story

Our story started way back when a little girl named Ziba would play with her dolls. Her play themes always intrigued her parents, as she would always pretend (through symbolic play) that her dolls were hurt and she would take care of them by bandaging their eyes because they were blind, or make a wheelchair out of cardboard boxes because they could not walk. At the young age of 7, Ziba had no idea what a therapist was, so when people would ask her what she wanted to be when she “grew up” she would say, “A nurse, so I can take care of people who can’t see or walk.”

Services

Behavior Intervention

Behavior Intervention Program is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Social Skills Therapy

It provides children and teens with special needs social experiences in the center and the community.

The objectives of the DIR®/Floortime™ Model are to build healthy foundations for social, emotional, and intellectual capacities rather than focusing on skills and isolated behaviors.

Mental Health Services

We are dedicated to supporting and empowering you through a collaborative process that addresses your goals and areas of need. We believe that the primary foundation to addressing these needs is the trust that is built in the therapeutic relationship between you and your therapist.

ABA

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a widely recognized, research-based treatment methodology for understanding and improving human behavior.

Adaptive Skills

The Holding Hands Adaptive Skills Program addresses the practical everyday skills a child, teen, or adult needs in order to function at home and in the community. Our program targets 5 Adaptive Skills domains: self-care, communication, behavior (non-maladaptive), social skills, and play-leisure.

Adult Social Skills Group

Adult social skills relationship-based program centered on the following 5 principles: Self-Advocacy , Empowerment, Education,  , and Support

Modified Cognitive Behavior Intervention (M-CBI)

Modified Cognitive Behavior Intervention (M-CBI) is a client-centered program designed for TEENS AND ADULTS (AGES 15 THRU 40) .

Our Staff

Sagine Philippeaux
Sagine Philippeaux
M.S., BCaBA, ABA Program Coordinator Los Angeles South, Clinical Supervisor
Ziba Nassab
Ziba Nassab
Psy.D, Founder of Holding Hands, Clinical Consultant DIR Certified Clinician
Elicet Gonzalez
Elicet Gonzalez
M.S., AMFT, Social Skills Program Coordinator and Bilingual Parent Trainer
Patrik Boghouzian
Patrik Boghouzian
M.A., AMFT, Social Skills Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor
Simina Eshtenhardi
Simina Eshtenhardi
Ph.D., LMFT # 107463 License Marriage and Family Therapist
Candida Gallegos
Candida Gallegos
B.A, DIR Certified, DIR Program Coordinator
Lusine Akelyan
Lusine Akelyan
M.A., Associate Director for N.P.A A.B.A. Services
Carrie Hammond
Carrie Hammond
LMFT, BCBA, Director Of the ABA Program & Mental Health Services
Lisa H. Overbeck
Lisa H. Overbeck
MT-BC, Advanced DIR Floortime TM Provider Associate Director of Clinical Services
Eric R. Kane
Eric R. Kane
M.Ed. BCBA., ABA Program Coordinator
Samuel Nassab
Samuel Nassab
M.S., BCBA, Associate Director of ABA Program, Director of CPI Training

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At Holding Hands, we are consistently learning and evolving from the communities we serve. Across our teams, valuable lessons are taught on a weekly basis by our clients.Want to learn more? Please visit our website at www.holdinghandsinc.com ... See MoreSee Less
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A note to those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires -As we navigate this unprecedented and challenging time with the wildfires in Los Angeles, we want to recognize the impact this has had on so many of us. Our heart goes out to everyone affected by the fires—those who have lost their homes, those who are facing uncertainty, and those who are feeling the weight of this crisis.At Holding Hands, we are committed to supporting our staff, clients, families, and the broader community in every way possible. Our clinic doors remain open, and we invite anyone who needs a safe place to come and find refuge. We are here with open arms, ready to provide comfort and assistance.In addition to a welcoming space, we supply air purifiers, masks, snacks, drinks, and charging stations. If you need a place to regroup or find peace amidst the chaos, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You are not alone in this—we will get through these trying times together.We also want to express profound gratitude for our brave firefighters and all first responders. Their sacrifices and tireless efforts to protect our community do not go unnoticed. They are true heroes, and we stand behind them in appreciation and support.Please take care of yourselves and each other. We are thinking of you all here at Holding Hands, and together, we will emerge stronger than before from this. ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉🍪 **We’re Hiring AND Celebrating National Cookie Day!** 🍪🎉 At **Holding Hands**, we believe in spreading kindness, making a difference, and sharing sweet moments (and cookies 🍪)! If you’re looking for a fulfilling career where you can truly make an impact, this is your sign to join our amazing team! 💼✨ 📢 **Perks of joining us:** - A supportive and inclusive environment 🤝 - Opportunities to grow and thrive 🌟 - And today, maybe even some cookies! 😉 👀 **Check out our open positions here**: holdinghandsinc.pinpointhq.com/Contact us, share your favorite cookie flavor, and see how you can be part of something special. Let’s grow together—and maybe share a cookie or two! 🍪💙Contact the Recruiting Team: hire@holdinghandsinc.com #NationalCookieDay #WeAreHiring #HoldingHands #JoinOurTeam #SweetOpportunities ... See MoreSee Less
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