Reading and responding to social cues
Specialty Care
Social Skills Therapy
Social skills refer to the ability to effectively communicate and interact with others, including understanding social cues, initiating conversations, and maintaining relationships.
Quick Answer
Social Skills at a glance
Social skills refer to the ability to effectively communicate and interact with others, including understanding social cues, initiating conversations, and maintaining relationships.
- A common reason to seek help
- Reading and responding to social cues
- Another therapy focus
- Starting and keeping conversations going
- Care options
- In-person therapy in the South Bay and secure teletherapy where licensure and clinical fit permit
- Clinical lead
- Siobhain McHale, M.S., CCC-SLP
How Therapy Helps
What we work on together
Therapy for social skills at Care to Speak starts with a comprehensive assessment that blends standardized testing with informal measures, then builds a customized, evidence-based treatment plan around your goals.
Starting and keeping conversations going
Making and maintaining friendships
Greetings, turn-taking, and everyday interactions
Assessment
What a comprehensive evaluation may consider
Social communication is evaluated in context because expectations vary by culture, relationship, setting, and individual preference. Goals may focus on understanding communication breakdowns, self-advocacy, conversation, or participation without teaching one rigid way to interact.
Conversation, perspective, repair, and participation in real settings
The person's goals, culture, communication style, and relationships
Language, executive-function, AAC, and environmental supports
Flexible Delivery
In person or online, wherever works
Sessions are available through secure teletherapy when professional licensure and clinical fit permit, in-person care at a welcoming South Bay office, school-based support, and group therapy where a peer setting helps. Your plan can combine formats as goals evolve.
Common Questions
How can I get started with Care to Speak?
Simply contact us through our intake form or schedule a discovery call. We will guide you through the next steps with care and clarity.
What can I expect during the initial evaluation?
The first session includes a mix of standardized assessments and informal observations. We will talk through your goals and needs and craft a personalized care plan.
Do you accept insurance?
We are an out-of-network provider. However, we can provide documentation to support your reimbursement process.
Take the next step, schedule a consultation today
Choose a time on Siobhain's calendar, or call if you prefer.