Dr. Maria Rheaume, Licensed Psychologist

05/20/2026

Many parents are concerned about their child’s response to diagnosis, thinking that they will be upset or ashamed. However, many people that I diagnose with Autism are actually relieved to have an answer. They already know that there is something different about the way that they think, relate to others, and experience their senses. This creator describes his experience with it very well!

05/14/2026

Wow, this is deeply reflective of the work I do as an Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist. We help people heal from intergenerational trauma and prevent future mental health issues. I love the work I do so much! 😍💕

I’m unsure of the author of this post so I don’t know who to give post credit to.

05/13/2026

Believe them!

05/13/2026

So much of a child’s day is spent following directives and needing to adjust to other people‘s schedules. It’s only natural that they would want to have some control in their play. We’re happy to accommodate that in play therapy to let them work through whatever is coming up for them.

05/08/2026

04/27/2026

As promised, more pics from last week’s Baby & Me Groups! We did some sensory play with Jello and sea creatures. The toddlers literally ate it right up! 🤪 Our intern Sky prepared this activity for them. Isn’t she wonderful?!

I brought the parents into another room so we could have group therapy while the little ones played. It was so very healing 💚 Even though I’m the facilitator, I get a lot out of this group as a parent as well. 🥹 It’s so amazing for us all to connect on a deeper level like this and really create community.

I cannot tell you how proud and grateful I feel… Baby & Me Groups are my own creation. It was a dream of mine that began about six years ago. It’s been a journey and I’ll share the story another time but it has been amazing to experience it blossom into something better than I even imagined.

04/27/2026

is next week but I’ll sing their praises early- and all year round! Yay for special educators!

04/27/2026

Special educators are amazing! 🤩

04/27/2026

Starting my day off with whimsy, drinking my tea in a magic color-changing mug. I’m grateful for the beautiful Mountain View and wide open spaces that my kids have to run. Where is there magic in YOUR life today? Leave a comment to let me know!

04/22/2026

Thanks so much to Sky for putting together our sensory play activity for Baby & Me Group today! More pictures to come soon.