Our Orange County Social Group is a structured, small-group program designed to help teens build meaningful friendships, improve communication, and gain confidence in real-life social situations.
This is a private-pay program that combines virtual learning with in-person practice sessions in Orange County, helping participants apply skills where they matter most.
6-Week Program | Ages 13–17 | Limited Spots Available
Our Orange County Social Group is a structured, research-informed program designed to help teens develop practical social skills they can use in everyday life.
This program focuses on real-life application and measurable progress, helping participants build confidence through guided instruction and practice.
Our social group is a strong fit for teens ages 13–17 in Orange County who want to make and keep friends but who may struggle with conversation skills, social confidence, or understanding social cues. The program is especially helpful for:
Because the program emphasizes active participation, skills are taught, practiced, and applied in real situations.
This program typically runs for 6 weeks, combining structured learning with real-world practice to support meaningful progress. This duration allows participants enough time to learn, practice, and apply social skills in real-world settings.
This hybrid format helps teens build confidence and apply skills beyond the group setting.
BCBA | PEERS® Certified Trainer
Our Orange County Social Group is grounded in evidence-based, data-driven practices to support meaningful progress and is led by Katie Torres.
Katie is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a parent of children with autism. She combines professional expertise with lived experience to deliver structured, compassionate, and practical social skills training. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed care and focused on helping teens, young adults, and families confidently apply social skills in real-world settings.
This program may be a good fit if:
Our intake process helps determine fit before enrollment.
