Connecting Families Strengthening Minds
Family Connections & Learning Center provides therapeutic and academic support to neurodivergent individuals and families in Scottsdale. We are dedicated to building a supportive community and assisting people in creating wholeness in all areas of their lives.
Now offering virtual therapy throughout Arizona. While most of our services are provided in person at our Scottsdale office, select clinicians also offer secure virtual therapy for Arizona residents when it’s an appropriate fit for a client’s needs.
Support for all ages and life phases
Co-founded by Casey Heinsch and Robyn Berry, FCLC was born out of a desire to address the lack of support and education for families and individuals with atypical development. When they met early on in their careers, Casey was providing therapeutic services to families with neurodivergent members and Robyn was providing executive function support. They teamed up to coordinate care for their mutual clients, and through that process, it became clear that the clients receiving this level of combined support saw greater and quicker success.
Recognizing a critical gap in traditional approaches, they created FCLC to integrate therapeutic and academic support to nurture socioemotional well-being alongside educational achievement. Casey and Robyn, along with their experienced team of licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, are committed to empowering individuals and families to foster growth, strengthen self-trust, and improve communication for a better quality of life.
Our services
We take a comprehensive therapeutic and educational approach to helping neurodivergent individuals, couples, and families, giving them a safe space to learn, grow, heal, and navigate challenges together. Our unique wraparound support services were designed to help people with atypical development such as giftedness, learning disabilities, ADHD, executive delays, and more.
- Psychotherapy for Individuals, Families and Couples
- Group Psychotherapy
- Couples Intensive
- Parent Intensive
- Education for Parents
- Presentations for Professionals
- Tutoring
- Executive Function Support
- Reading Remediation
- Writer’s Workshop
Neurodivergent affirming care
We specialize in providing child, teen, and adult therapy, by working with individuals, couples, and families in Scottsdale, Arizona. FCLC helps neurodivergent individuals and families find hope and healing through tailored therapy and academic support. We believe that when you learn to effectively express yourself and understand how you function at your best, you feel more confident in who you are and your ability to thrive in the world. We are here to provide you with a safe space to learn, grow, heal, and navigate life’s challenges so you can feel more connected and capable.
Therapy
Families • Individuals • Couples • Groups • Intensives
Our clinical team is well-trained in systemic therapies focused on helping families, couples, and individuals of all ages and life phases. We draw from a wide range of evidence-based and relationship-centered approaches to support attachment, emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, trauma recovery, and personal growth. We also incorporate psychoeducation to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and build practical skills that support lasting change. Each clinician has a unique style and approach, and treatment is tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
We offer both in-person therapy at our Scottsdale office and virtual therapy for residents located anywhere in Arizona. During your phone consultation, we’ll help determine whether in-person or virtual therapy is the best fit based on your goals, needs, and the services you’re seeking.
Some of the therapeutic approaches our clinicians may incorporate include:
Specialized Trauma-Informed Approaches:
- EMDR
- Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Theraplay
Therapeutic Approaches:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Play-Centered Therapy EFT / Gottman
Learn more about each of our team members and schedule a chat with us- we’d love to help you find the support you need!
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Group Psychotherapy
aka “Social Hour”
Some of our clinicians offer group psychotherapy for neurodivergent youth as a way to connect with and relate to others facing similar challenges. In these sessions, participants realize they’re not alone in the ridiculous mishaps of socializing! With the clinician’s help, they’ll turn those awkward moments into hilarious anecdotes while building confidence, strengthening social skills, and practicing executive functioning skills like flexible thinking, planning, organization, and self-regulation in a fun, supportive environment.
Associate Clinician: $55-65 / individual / hour Independent Clinician: $75-85 / individual / hour
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Parent Intensive
aka “Focused Parenting Program”
A research-based parenting intensive for long-term success | Designed for neurodivergent (not including PDA), neurotypical & adoptive families
Parenting is complicated, especially when faced with daily power struggles, tantrums, after-school meltdowns, low motivation, or emotional overwhelm. The Focused Parenting Program (FPP) is designed to help parents understand their child’s behavior through the lens of brain development, attachment theory, and co-regulation.
This parent intensive psychotherapy program provides a streamlined alternative to traditional therapy, helping families reduce the need for long-term intervention. Parents gain the knowledge and skills to support their child’s emotional well-being while improving their own self-awareness and parenting confidence. Instead of relying on reactive discipline strategies, FPP helps parents uncover the root of their child’s behaviors and learn how to respond in ways that build trust, emotional resilience, and long-term positive change.
Whether your child struggles with daily routines, big emotions, or following through on tasks, this program provides the insight and tools to navigate these moments with confidence.
Why Choose FPP?
- Provides a structured, research-based approach to parenting challenges
- May reduce the need or frequency for ongoing family therapy
- Focuses on brain development, attachment, emotional regulation, and executive function
- Helps parents strengthen relationships and minimize conflict
- Includes personalized guidance to navigating challenging behaviors at home
- Gain a deeper understanding of your child’s neurodivergent profile
Who is FPP For?
This program is designed for parents of children ages 4-14 who experience:
- Power struggles and frequent defiance
- Emotional outbursts, tantrums and excessive crying
- After-school meltdowns and difficulty transitioning
- Low motivation and trouble following through on tasks
Program Overview
- 10-12 two-hour sessions, held weekly or every other week
- Both parents are required to attend all sessions
- Available in person or virtually, depending on the clinician
Associate Clinician: $175-185/hour
Independent Clinician: $195-225/hour
The Focused Parenting Program is not a replacement for therapy but serves as a foundation for long-term parenting success. Many families find that implementing the strategies learned in FPP reduces the need or frequency for family therapy.
To learn more or to find out if this service is right for you, call or email us to schedule a free phone consultation.
Couples Intensive
Many couples come to us feeling like they’re having the same conversation over and over again. The topic may change, but the pattern stays the same. No matter how hard they try, they can’t seem to get out of the cycle of misunderstanding, conflict, or disconnection.
Neurodivergence can be an important part of the story. Differences in communication, executive functioning, emotional regulation, processing styles, masking, or burnout can all shape the way couples experience and respond to one another. Without understanding these differences, it’s easy to misinterpret intentions and become trapped in patterns of conflict or disconnection.
Our Couples Intensive is a structured, educational psychotherapy program that draws from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help couples slow down and truly understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Rather than focusing only on resolving individual disagreements, we help couples recognize the patterns driving them, make sense of those patterns through a neuro-affirming lens, and develop new ways of connecting with one another.
Throughout the intensive, couples begin to:
- Understand what’s happening beneath the conflict
- Recognize how each partner contributes to the relationship cycle
- Create a clear, visual map of their patterns
- Learn how neurodivergence may be influencing their relationship
- Develop practical tools to interrupt unhelpful cycles and strengthen connections
This intensive is ideal for couples who feel stuck, haven’t made the progress they’d hoped for in traditional couples therapy, or want a focused, educational experience that creates a strong foundation for lasting change.
Program Overview
- Completed in person at our Scottsdale office
- Led by two clinicians working collaboratively with each couple
- Includes both couples sessions and individual sessions
Every couple’s story is different. Contact our office to schedule a free phone consultation, and we’ll help you determine whether the Couples Intensive is the right fit for your relationship.
Fees will be discussed during your phone consultation.
Learning Center
Tutoring • Executive Function Support • Reading Remediation • Writing Skills
At the FCLC Learning Center, we have something for everyone! From tutoring for both typical and neurodivergent learners to basic executive function support and reading remediation, we help our students build confidence through progress in a welcoming and supportive learning environment. We like to keep things lively with movement to amp up engagement and solidify learning. All brains are welcome here!
Tutoring
For typical students seeking extra practice or a fresh perspective on concepts, our tutors are here to provide guidance and explanation in a way that clicks with their unique learning style. For neurodivergent learners, we take a specialized approach, incorporating intentional, rhythmic movement and creative activities to make academics more engaging and accessible. Embrace the joy of learning!
Tutoring: $55 / hour
Basic Executive Function Support
Basic Executive Function Support is your go-to guide for mastering the chaos of school life! As your accountability partners, we’re here to help you tackle those weekly assignments and wrangle those long-term projects like a pro. But now and then, even the pros need help- cue parent involvement!
Sometimes it’s difficult to determine if your child needs executive function support or therapeutic services. Click FAQ up top to learn about the differences between executive function support and therapy. Still scratching your head? No worries! Give us a ring and we’ll unravel the mystery together.
$65 / hour
The Logic of English Program
Learn to decode the English language like a linguistic detective! The Logic of English program is a comprehensive approach to teaching English language skills that focuses on understanding the structure and rules of the language. It emphasizes phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling rules, grammar, and vocabulary systematically and logically. By breaking down the English language into its parts and teaching the underlying logic behind its rules, the program aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of how English works. It’s like giving language the instruction manual it never had! The LOE program is designed for a wide range of learners, including young children just starting to learn to read, struggling readers, dyslexic learners, homeschooling families, and anyone looking to improve their English skills.
Attendance: Minimum of three 60-minute sessions/week
$55 / hour
Writing Skills & Written Expression
aka “Writer’s Workshop”
Writing is more than putting words on paper. It involves generating ideas, organizing thoughts, expressing yourself clearly, and trusting your own voice.
For some students, writing comes naturally. For others, it can feel frustrating or overwhelming. Some students stare at a blank page and don’t know where to begin, while others have wonderful ideas but need support turning those ideas into writing.
Writer’s Workshop is designed to help students develop confidence, organize their thoughts, express ideas clearly, and discover a writing process that works for them. Designed for middle school and high school students (grades 6-12), this one-on-one program strengthens writing skills while also developing executive functioning skills like planning, organization, flexible thinking, and self-monitoring. These skills support success both in and out of the classroom.
Who is Writer’s Workshop for?
Writer’s Workshop is designed for students who:
- Feel overwhelmed by writing assignments
- Have difficulty getting started
- Need support organizing their thoughts
- Want to strengthen paragraph and essay structure
- Would like to develop greater confidence in their writing
- Enjoy writing and want to continue developing their skills
What Students Will Learn
Over six 75-minute sessions, students will strengthen skills in:
- Brainstorming and organizing ideas
- Building strong paragraphs and essays
- Writing descriptively and creatively
- Developing persuasive writing skills
- Strengthening storytelling and self-expression
- Editing, revising, and refining written work
Along the way, students also strengthen executive functioning skills that support planning, organization, problem-solving, and independent learning.
Continue Building Writing Skills Throughout the School Year
Writer’s Workshop is designed as a six-session program, giving students the opportunity to learn and practice a structured writing process from brainstorming through revision.
As writing projects are assigned throughout the school year, students can continue building on those skills through Assignment-Based Writing Support. These individualized sessions focus on current school assignments while reinforcing the strategies and writing process introduced in Writer’s Workshop.
Students are also welcome to begin with Assignment-Based Writing Support if they’re looking for help with a specific essay, report, or project. Whenever possible, we recommend starting with Writer’s Workshop to build a strong foundation so students can approach future writing assignments with greater confidence and independence.
Program Details:
Writer’s Workshop
- Grades 6-12
- Six structured individual sessions
- 75 minutes per session
- $65/hour ($81.25/session)
Assignment-Based Writing Support
- Grades 6-12
- Assignment-specific support
- Individual sessions
- 60 minutes
- $65/hour
If you’d like to learn more or find out whether Writer’s Workshop is the right fit for your child, contact our office to schedule a free phone consultation. We’d love to help.
Beyond the Therapy Room
Parent Education • Professional Presentations
At FCLC, we’re like the Swiss Army knife of education for neurodivergent families and individuals! From one-on-one parent education to engaging presentations for schools, clinicians, conferences, and community organizations, we provide practical, interactive education that helps people better understand and support neurodivergent individuals. Whether you’re a parent looking for guidance or a professional seeking practical strategies, we’re here to make neurodivergence more approachable, more understandable, and easier to support.
Parent Education
aka “Parenting in the Chaos”
Parenting neurodivergent children can be challenging. Trying to understand all the different assessments, evaluations, recommendations, and interventions can make it even more overwhelming. Parenting in the Chaos was designed to help parents navigate the maze of professional jargon and better understand what their child is trying to communicate.
Through a practical approach, we’ll help you better understand your child’s unique brain, make sense of the information you’ve been given, and identify realistic strategies that support your child’s strengths and needs. Together, we’ll set goals for parenting success because who needs ongoing chaos when you can have controlled mayhem, right?
Topics may include:
- Understanding neurodivergent development
- Making sense of assessments, evaluations, and recommendations
- Executive functioning and emotional regulation
- Strengthening parent-child connection
- Creating structure and routines that work for your family
- Supporting your child’s unique strengths and needs
- Navigating school, home, and everyday challenges with greater confidence
Whether you’re newly navigating neurodivergence or simply looking for additional guidance, Parent Education provides a supportive space to ask questions, build confidence, and gain practical tools you can use right away.
To find out if this service is right for you, contact our office to schedule a phone consultation.
$825-975 for five 60-minute sessions.
The exact program fee will depend on the clinician you are working with and will be discussed during your phone consultation.
It’s important to note that Parenting in the Chaos is an educational service, not psychotherapy, and is not designed to take the place of therapy.
The Logic of English Program
Learn to decode the English language like a linguistic detective! The Logic of English program is a comprehensive approach to teaching English language skills that focuses on understanding the structure and rules of the language. It emphasizes phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling rules, grammar, and vocabulary systematically and logically. By breaking down the English language into its parts and teaching the underlying logic behind its rules, the program aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of how English works. It’s like giving language the instruction manual it never had! The LOE program is designed for a wide range of learners, including young children just starting to learn to read, struggling readers, dyslexic learners, homeschooling families, and anyone looking to improve their English skills.
Attendance: Minimum of three 60-minute sessions/week
$55 / hour
Professional Presentations
Looking to spice up your staff meeting, conference, classroom, or professional development day? We’d love to help.
Our presentations are practical, engaging, and rooted in a neuro-affirming approach. Whether you’re looking for an introduction to neurodivergence or a deeper dive into a specific topic, we’ll tailor each presentation to meet the needs of your audience.
We provide presentations for:
- Conferences
- Schools
- Teacher in-service trainings
- Mental health professionals
- Parent organizations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Community groups
Presentation topics may include:
- Understanding neurodivergent development
- Neuro-affirming practices
- Treating neurodivergent individuals
- Working collaboratively with parents
- Executive functioning
- Classroom management through a neurodivergent lens
- Identifying trauma in the classroom
- Supporting neurodivergent learners in educational settings
Continuing education (CEU) credit is available for many presentations.
If you’re looking for a presentation that’s engaging, practical, and tailored to your audience, we’d love to help. Contact our office to discuss your event and presentation needs.
Upcoming Workshops
We offer community workshops for individuals as well as parents of neurodivergent children who are looking for added support and the chance to connect with others facing similar challenges.
To learn more and stay up to date on upcoming workshops, sign up for our newsletter here.
Meet Our Team
Click on the images to learn more about each team member.
Casey Heinsch
Co-Founder & LMFT
Robyn Berry
Co-Founder & Learning Center Director
John Peters
LAMFT
McKenna Arviso
LAMFT
Merrilee Miller
LAMFT
Tara Costa
LAMFT
Stephen Dan
LAMFT
Sophie Carrier
LAMFT-T
We know that finding the right clinician is a process and ensuring that personalities and energies align is the key. We provide a free phone consultation that pairs families, couples, and individuals with the clinician that best matches the client’s energy and treatment goals. Each member of our team has different styles, personalities, and experiences, which helps us serve all types of clients. Call or email us to set up a free 20-minute phone consultation.
Words from our Peers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is family therapy?
Families are like cars- they need all their parts to run correctly. If one of the parts is not running well, then the parts start to break down. Family therapy incorporates both parents and children (yes, sometimes ALL the siblings) to allow parents and child(ren) to safely explore, both independently and collaboratively, which parts aren’t working. During family therapy, parents can expect to have parent-only sessions, dyad sessions (parent-child) sessions, full family sessions, and individual sessions. These sessions are designed to allow all family members to feel understood and supported throughout the therapy process. Most importantly, it facilitates change of the unwanted behaviors and/or symptoms. FCLC works primarily with families who have additional challenges, such as families of adoption and/or neurodivergence (ADHD, learning disabilities, ASD, etc.). Of course, we don’t forget those families who do not have or want children. So yes, we see couples as well!
When is family therapy a good fit?
We believe that any family is a good fit for family therapy because it’s like regular maintenance on your car. That being said, families typically first call us when they have received a diagnosis or start seeing challenges. Common challenges include “talking back,” throwing things, long periods of crying, not following the rules, poor academic achievement, friendship struggles, and making statements like “I hate myself”. We also see challenges with all-or-nothing thinking, difficulties with separations and transitions, refusals to attend school and/or engage in activities, and trouble falling asleep. Sometimes parents call us because they feel like they don’t understand or connect with their child(ren) or they are having significant parenting conflict.
Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes. Select clinicians offer secure virtual therapy for Arizona residents. While we continue to primarily provide in-person services at our Scottsdale office, virtual therapy may be a great option for some clients. During your consultation, we’ll help determine the best fit for your needs.
What is the difference between therapy and the executive function support that is offered in the Learning Center?
We love our Learning Center (LC) and its services, but these services are NOT therapy. Our Learning Center is designed to support learners develop basic executive functioning skills like prioritizing assignments, completing assignments, and breaking down projects. Executive function support in our Learning Center is like having an accountability partner! Our LC providers can give students the tools, but if they aren’t using these tools, then maybe there needs to be a therapeutic intervention. For example, the LC provider will help the student develop a plan to complete their week’s assignments and talk about how to stay organized and use an agenda. This might involve the parents as well. However, sometimes this doesn’t work because there is a deeper perfectionistic quality, fear of judgment, or lack of motivation that is keeping the student from being successful. If this is the case, therapy is better suited to help them before they start Learning Center services. Some of our students just can’t get going because their ADHD does much of the talking during the day and they just need some extra support. This student is successful because they feel confident enough in learning new skills to be successful.
Does FCLC accept insurance?
We are a cash-based practice and do not accept insurance. In other words, payment is made in full at the time of service. However, your clinician can provide you with a monthly superbill that you can submit to insurance for out-of-network reimbursement. Your superbill will include at least one CPT (current procedural terminology) code and one diagnosis code and will be sent to the person responsible for billing at the beginning of each month. No-show and canceled sessions will not appear on your superbill.
What is FCLC’s cancellation policy?
Late Cancellation: Your appointment time is set aside just for you, so we request that you cancel or reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a late cancellation charge and allow us to make that time available to another client. A late cancellation fee is $25 less than the total amount of the canceled session.
Late policy: It is our priority to spend quality time with each client. We will not be able to accommodate a client who is more than 15 minutes late for a session, as this will affect other clients. If you are 15 minutes late, we will not be able to see you, and you will be responsible for payment in full.
No-show: A failure to cancel and then not attend a scheduled appointment will result in a “no-show” fee. A no-show fee is equivalent to the total amount of the missed session.
Please note: For family/couples sessions, all members who have been scheduled to attend need to be present for the session or it may be considered a late cancellation or no-show.
How can I schedule an appointment?
First, we want to make sure we pair you with the clinician and service that best suits your needs. Call the office at (480) 508-7571 or email fclc@fxconnections.org to set up a free 20-minute phone consultation. We strive to return calls and emails within 48 business hours.
If you are seeking emergency assistance, call 911 or the Maricopa Crisis line at 988. We do not provide on-call emergency mental health services.
Late policy: It is our priority to spend quality time with each client. We will not be able to accommodate a client who is more than 15 minutes late for a session, as this will affect other clients. If you are 15 minutes late, we will not be able to see you, and you will be responsible for payment in full.
No-show: A failure to cancel and then not attend a scheduled appointment will result in a “no-show” fee. A no-show fee is equivalent to the total amount of the missed session.
Please note: For family/couples sessions, all members who have been scheduled to attend need to be present for the session or it may be considered a late cancellation or no-show.
What types of clients does FCLC work with?
Our practice primarily sees neurodivergent families, individuals, and couples, and we hold a special place in our hearts for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and families of adoption. Non-neurodivergent humans are welcome, too! Please note that we do not see individuals or families with parents going through a divorce or clients who are seeking therapy because it has been court-mandated, and we do not specialize in addiction and recovery services.
Good Faith Estimate Statement
Effective January 1, 2022 under section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, a ruling went into effect called the “No Suprises Act”, which requires practitioners to provide a “Good Faith Estimate” about out-of-network care. At Family Connections & Learning Center (FCLC), we will provide your fee-for-service information before your first appointment. We work collaboratively with our client in developing treatment plans and will openly communicate (verbally and in writing) about ongoing costs of care
Get In Touch
Call us
480.508.7571
Email us
fclc@fxconnections.org
Visit our office
8151 E Evans Road Suite 10
Scottsdale, AZ 85260