Welcome!
We believe in a positive approach to living with developmental disabilities
We hope you give our Opening Doors programs a try!
Our Mission
We are all individuals; One formula does not work for everyone. One size will not fit all. This is specially true for Therapy and it is EVEN more true for individuals with developmental disabilities. We believe in a tailored, positive, and global approach: Identifying one needs, correlating the skillsets necessary for a productive life, coming up with a cohesive plan, and executing the plan consistently.
We focus on peoples strengths and abilities instead of their disabilities. Sounds simple enough but it is a huge distinction. Our team has worked together for many years and we all have bonded over the same approach and philosophy. We take pride in working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. We take pride in changing lives. We hope you give us an opportunity to make a difference.
You never know what you’re going to experience once you open a door!
Opening Doors Programs
Family & Friends Support
Focus on guidance while teaching useful and practical skills to assist with areas of need.
Gaining & Maintaining Employment
Nuts and bolts of appropriate vs. inappropriate communication skills and behaviors.
Living with Disabilities
Identifying abilities and improving communication skills.
Depression
Identifying triggers and exploring cognitive behavioral changes. Teaching skills to increase support systems.
Anger Management
Skills to increase frustration tolerance, stress tolerance, and advancing with adaptive coping strategies.
Social Networking
Social Thinking Skills and Perspective Taking skills.
Anxiety
Components of anxiety, identifying triggers, and exploring cognitive behavioral replacements.
Dating & Issues
Related to Sex
Appropriate vs. inappropriate sexual behaviors and communication when dating and social media.
Dual Diagnosis: Addiction
Co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. Learning effective skills to cope, utilizing support systems, and staying sober.
“The key for me has been to help people realize their strengths/abilities while guiding them towards a fulfilling and productive life. ”
— Katrin Dardashti, Director
Contact Us
dardashtifamily@gmail.com
(310) 490-6727
8797 Beverly Blvd., Suite 302
West Hollywood, CA 90048