3 C's Therapy Center - Sanford, Florida

Natalia Toro

Everyone in 3C's is incredible and I cannot recommend them any more highly! My son, who is on the spectrum, has grown so much in the year we have been in 3 C's. He LOVES going to the sessions, it is one of the highlights of his week. He gets to connect with other incredible kids like himself, be guided by the most caring therapists, play games, and feel supported and empowered. He feels loved and accepted there - how I wish he felt everywhere! Chrissy cares about each and every child AND family and it shows. Her (beautiful!) practice is truly a place of love and hope, where kids are appreciated for who they are, encouraged to love who they are, while also taught skills they need to thrive in the world. I only wish that every kid who need social skills had access to a practice as wonderful as 3C's!

***I also wanted to mention that we first came to 3Cs when my son had just been diagnosed (at 5 years old, 3 years before we started sessions) and at that point he was not ready for groups. She recommended OT (which helped him immensely) and individual therapy. At that point I was a dissapointed because I really wanted to give my son all opportunities. However, as soon as he was ready for groups, Chrissy happily took him in. I realize now that it was the best timing because he would not have been ready before and now he is and can gain the most from the therapy (and your investment). My advice to parents on the waitlist or whose children are evaluated but are not ready for groups is to reach back out to 3c's because when they are ready, it will truly make a difference.

Carolyn Calvo

Our son is on the spectrum and has always had a lot of anxiety. He’s been in group therapy at 3C’s for over two years now. He opens up and shares a lot more in this peer group setting than he does at home or with one on one therapy. When other kids share their experiences, it truly reaches his heart and he feels motivated to share his own experiences. Our son has learned several skills that he uses in his day to day life. We have seen him advocate for himself and use new social skills and self expression that clearly comes from his 3C’s sessions. He’s also made a few friends in his groups which has taught him that he can relate to other kids and he can have good friends too.

Chrissy and her team work hard to make sure the group sessions are beneficial for each child they serve. They always have a creative plan for what they want to teach and it is very specific to the group’s needs..The other parents here have been tremendous support for me. 3C’s has been a safe place for both my son and myself to connect, heal, and grow.

Tony Akakabota

Our son is on the autism spectrum.
We started intervention early with therapy, and we have had different therapists with varying levels of success.
3Cs Therapy was recommended to us by our son’s school speech pathologist in 2019 after a public behavioral incident on a school trip. At the time we were overwhelmed and discouraged about the future for our son.
From the initial detailed interview with Chrissy, it was clear the 3Cs team was totally dedicated to the children’s progress. They pair kids at similar stages of development into “success groups” where they can thrive and grow by learning in a friendly, accepting and welcoming environment.
We have seen a tremendous amount of growth in both awareness and social skills since our son joined 3Cs.
He is now able to strike up conversations in social settings, and I hear comments like “I have a growth mindset dad, I’ll let that one go and do better next time” Really?!? Wow! This from a child who couldn’t string together a sentence to explain how he was feeling or what he wanted.
At a point, they were taking the kids out to restaurants so the could practice social etiquette in a real setting, and they host talks on tips and tricks for us parents; that’s time and dedication folks.

I wholeheartedly recommend 3Cs therapy to any parent who desires social success for their child.

Tony

J. Price

3C’s Therapy center is amazing. I am grateful everyday that we found them. My daughter has grown and achieved. The impact her work with Chrissy and her groups has had an unmeasurable impact now and for her future. Also, the staff are kind, caring and great to be around.

S. Reyes

Unfortunately, for us this therapy center was not able to meet our daughter’s needs. We were searching for a therapy center that provided social skills therapy for children on the spectrum. We decided to reach out to 3Cs after researching for centers close to our area. We liked their approach and focus on creating groups based on the child’s level of social awareness and we also read the reviews and thought maybe this could be a good fit for our daughter. We were impressed with how quick the process was and how soon she was placed in a group. The first day was a little challenging for her, but that was expected since it was her first time in a therapy group setting and this is something we told Ms. Chrissy beforehand. She said it was not a problem and she could handle it. On the second session, we were told that our daughter was being “disruptive”, not getting along with some of the other children and that it would be better if she had one on one therapy instead. Later they call us and say my daughter was going to be removed from the group and that we should contact another therapist they recommended from another center and do the individual sessions until she is “ready” to join a group in the future. This was disappointing and frustrating because during the intake process Ms. Chrissy implied that she could help our child and that we were in the right place. The last thing Ms. Chrissy told us via email was that “we’ll re-visit a possible session at the end of April. Our hopes are to get her in a group by August.”… which never happened by the way and today is October. We now realize they just wanted to get rid of us in a subtle way. This a supposed “professional” practicing in the field for thirty something years.

*Do not be fooled by the five star reviews. Just before we were kicked out of the community network page I saw how they asked parents to leave good reviews in exchange for a prize. *

Chanda Singleton Griese

Hands down the best therapy practice where I've placed my son on the autism spectrum! Over the years, he has made good friends and grown in his cognition, communication, and connection, which is what 3 C's is all about. Miss Chrissy grouped my son where he needed to grow all while playing games and enjoying his favorite snacks with kids who shared his interests. It has boosted his self-esteem to realize that he CAN make friends and learn from his social mistakes. Now that he's almost eighteen, he hopes to make connections and be a part of his community where he can contribute his God-given gifts and abilities.

Sheila Pagan

Whether it's one on one or in a group setting Chrissy and the rest of the staff make each session fun and engaging. So much so that my 9 year old son looked forward to each session! The lessons gave both him and myself something to apply right away. Everyone loves on each child and highlights their strengths even with an awards ceremony at the end of each semester. Each group was paired up so well. The boys in my son's group created a great friendship. So much so we're planning on staying in touch and getting together during the summer! I highly recommend 3C's!

Jacqueline Minatelli

I couldn’t be more grateful for this place. The sincerity and dedication to the kids and their families can’t be beat.
Finding a group of professionals willing to walk with you and your child is extremely hard to find.

After my first meeting with Chrissy, I left feeling empowered, encouraged and hopeful. Something I never thought was possible with my neurodivergent child. She was able to reach her, speak with her and help her feel heard like I’ve never seen before.

The journey is not easy, but 3Cs creates an environment that allows you to feel heard, understood and supported. They remind you of hope that exists when you don’t see it, and they consistently remind you, you don’t walk alone.