Autism Therapists in Leduc, AB
Northern Star Behaviour Services is an agency supporting children with developmental disabilities and autism in the Edmonton and Northern Alberta regions. We believe that accessing the top recommended service, behavioural intervention, should not be a privilege based on your geography. Northern Star provides remote virtual intervention services and travels to regions such as Grand Prairie, Fort McMurray, Athabasca, Hinton, and many more providing in-home family consultation, school consultation, and professional development opportunities.
Northern Star Behaviour Services is an agency supporting children with developmental disabilities and autism in the Edmonton and Northern Alberta regions. We believe that accessing the top recommended service, behavioural intervention, should not be a privilege based on your geography. Northern Star provides remote virtual intervention services and travels to regions such as Grand Prairie, Fort McMurray, Athabasca, Hinton, and many more providing in-home family consultation, school consultation, and professional development opportunities.
Perhaps you found resonance about neurodivergence. You're not alone in the confusion you're facing, suspecting that a diagnosis of autism or ADHD might explain your lifelong struggles. Seeking clarity is a powerful journey towards understanding your unique neurodivergent strengths and needs. Your quest for clarity is the first chapter in your empowering journey towards self-discovery and embracing your true potential.
Perhaps you found resonance about neurodivergence. You're not alone in the confusion you're facing, suspecting that a diagnosis of autism or ADHD might explain your lifelong struggles. Seeking clarity is a powerful journey towards understanding your unique neurodivergent strengths and needs. Your quest for clarity is the first chapter in your empowering journey towards self-discovery and embracing your true potential.
Hey there! My name is Amanda (they/them), and I'm passionate about supporting neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals from all walks of life by drawing on my professional training and my lived experience as a non-binary and neurodivergent therapist. I provide individual counselling to kids, teens, and adults. With kids and teens, I love working with a wide variety of concerns including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, and more. Additionally, I work with adults who have or suspected they have ADHD and/or Autism to help process their experience with these neurotypes among other important elements of their lives.
Hey there! My name is Amanda (they/them), and I'm passionate about supporting neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals from all walks of life by drawing on my professional training and my lived experience as a non-binary and neurodivergent therapist. I provide individual counselling to kids, teens, and adults. With kids and teens, I love working with a wide variety of concerns including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, and more. Additionally, I work with adults who have or suspected they have ADHD and/or Autism to help process their experience with these neurotypes among other important elements of their lives.
We offer help for those struggling with grief, loss, anxiety, trauma, depression, divorce/separation, parenting support, foster care, behavioural concerns, suicide, ADHD, autism, and fetal alcohol spectrum.
Hooves of Hope Ranch located 1.5 km east of Millet, offers affordable animal-assisted therapy as well as traditional office-based therapy for clients 7 years+. We have a diverse team of psychologists and mental health therapists on-site. HOH Ranch provides a private, healing space for people to connect with nature & animals. This 100 acre ranch is a hidden gem about 20 minutes south of Leduc. The ranch is covered in natural forrest, rolling hills, an intricate trail system, and home to a variety therapy animals utilized for animal-assisted therapy such as: horses, miniature horses, goats, sheep, dogs, cats, geese, and chickens.
We offer help for those struggling with grief, loss, anxiety, trauma, depression, divorce/separation, parenting support, foster care, behavioural concerns, suicide, ADHD, autism, and fetal alcohol spectrum.
Hooves of Hope Ranch located 1.5 km east of Millet, offers affordable animal-assisted therapy as well as traditional office-based therapy for clients 7 years+. We have a diverse team of psychologists and mental health therapists on-site. HOH Ranch provides a private, healing space for people to connect with nature & animals. This 100 acre ranch is a hidden gem about 20 minutes south of Leduc. The ranch is covered in natural forrest, rolling hills, an intricate trail system, and home to a variety therapy animals utilized for animal-assisted therapy such as: horses, miniature horses, goats, sheep, dogs, cats, geese, and chickens.
I work with children ages 3 and up, teens, and adults for individual therapy specializing in play therapy techniques, sand tray, and animal assisted therapy. Areas include: Anxiety, ADHD, Attachment/Early Childhood Trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavioural Concerns, Cognitive Disabilities, Depression, Developmental Delays, Divorce/ Separation, Emotional Regulation, Family Conflict / Violence, Grief and Loss, Infertility, Life Transitions, Parenting Support, Self-esteem/Self-Compassion, Suicidal Ideation, and Trauma.
I work with children ages 3 and up, teens, and adults for individual therapy specializing in play therapy techniques, sand tray, and animal assisted therapy. Areas include: Anxiety, ADHD, Attachment/Early Childhood Trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavioural Concerns, Cognitive Disabilities, Depression, Developmental Delays, Divorce/ Separation, Emotional Regulation, Family Conflict / Violence, Grief and Loss, Infertility, Life Transitions, Parenting Support, Self-esteem/Self-Compassion, Suicidal Ideation, and Trauma.
We provide assessments for educational needs, autism (ASD), ADHD, and more.
The visionary behind Level Up Wellness Group, Dr. Melody Morin, crafted this practice with one thing in mind: providing individuals with a deeply personal healing experience. At the heart of her specialization lies anxiety-related disorders - from the intricacies of obsessive-compulsive disorder to the complexities of hoarding. Dr. Melody's expertise doesn't stop there. She holds a keen interest in conditions like PANDAS/PANS and Lyme disease, showcasing her diverse skill set in assessments and diagnostics. Dive deeper into her professional journey by exploring her bio, where you'll uncover more about her areas of prowess.
We provide assessments for educational needs, autism (ASD), ADHD, and more.
The visionary behind Level Up Wellness Group, Dr. Melody Morin, crafted this practice with one thing in mind: providing individuals with a deeply personal healing experience. At the heart of her specialization lies anxiety-related disorders - from the intricacies of obsessive-compulsive disorder to the complexities of hoarding. Dr. Melody's expertise doesn't stop there. She holds a keen interest in conditions like PANDAS/PANS and Lyme disease, showcasing her diverse skill set in assessments and diagnostics. Dive deeper into her professional journey by exploring her bio, where you'll uncover more about her areas of prowess.
Damien Daly Registered Psychologist
Psychologist, BA Psyc, MScABA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leduc, AB T4X
Each of us has our own unique life experiences and I believe that our ability to navigate our lives requires an appreciation of those experiences and the different difficulties we might face. The root cause of these difficulties could be related to many factors, such as our past or current experiences, and at times, we may need additional supports or just a person outside our social circle to help us in a friendly and safe space. Effective therapy is fostered through genuine connections with people, where the therapist is not only empathetic, but also sensitive and responsive to a person’s needs at a given moment during therapy.
Each of us has our own unique life experiences and I believe that our ability to navigate our lives requires an appreciation of those experiences and the different difficulties we might face. The root cause of these difficulties could be related to many factors, such as our past or current experiences, and at times, we may need additional supports or just a person outside our social circle to help us in a friendly and safe space. Effective therapy is fostered through genuine connections with people, where the therapist is not only empathetic, but also sensitive and responsive to a person’s needs at a given moment during therapy.
I believe all individuals come to therapy with their own unique perspectives, values, beliefs, and coping abilities. I use these experiences as well as current research in the field to draw from approaches that best match each client’s needs, strengths and goals for therapy. My therapeutic approaches include; play and art therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered and family-systems.
I believe all individuals come to therapy with their own unique perspectives, values, beliefs, and coping abilities. I use these experiences as well as current research in the field to draw from approaches that best match each client’s needs, strengths and goals for therapy. My therapeutic approaches include; play and art therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered and family-systems.
Diana Lawton
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BSocSc, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leduc, AB T9E
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist deeply passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential. I believe in fostering genuine, warm, and compassionate connections with my clients as the foundation for personal growth.
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist deeply passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential. I believe in fostering genuine, warm, and compassionate connections with my clients as the foundation for personal growth.
At Family Counselling Centres we recognize that therapy cannot be a one size fits all approach. Every individual is unique in how they respond to therapy. Accordingly, we provide a variety of options--we utilize play therapy, animal- assisted therapy, EMDR, art therapy, filial therapy, sandplay therapy, and traditional psychotherapy to provide clients with comprehensive care. We treat children, teens, adults, and families using both traditional and non-traditional therapies.
At Family Counselling Centres we recognize that therapy cannot be a one size fits all approach. Every individual is unique in how they respond to therapy. Accordingly, we provide a variety of options--we utilize play therapy, animal- assisted therapy, EMDR, art therapy, filial therapy, sandplay therapy, and traditional psychotherapy to provide clients with comprehensive care. We treat children, teens, adults, and families using both traditional and non-traditional therapies.
Reduced Rates for Individuals ($60) and Couples Sessions ($90) are available! I have two decades of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. I am a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) currently completing my practicum with Nurtured Minds Wellness. I take a holistic psycho-dynamic approach, incorporating narrative and DBT principles to understand my client's unique story and the dynamics at play.
Reduced Rates for Individuals ($60) and Couples Sessions ($90) are available! I have two decades of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. I am a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) currently completing my practicum with Nurtured Minds Wellness. I take a holistic psycho-dynamic approach, incorporating narrative and DBT principles to understand my client's unique story and the dynamics at play.
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Dawn Doucet Banting
Courtney Rosborough
You deserve to walk in this world- Authentic, Courageous, Joyful! I can walk alongside you on your journey to bridge between your current Self and your Goal Self. Let's creatively transform your current Relationship towards your Goal Relationship, as you define it. Together we can resolve conflicts, improve communication, reduce distress, and increase your self-esteem. Counselling helps to encourage positive thinking and behaviors towards clarity and wellbeing. "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." Alice Walker
You deserve to walk in this world- Authentic, Courageous, Joyful! I can walk alongside you on your journey to bridge between your current Self and your Goal Self. Let's creatively transform your current Relationship towards your Goal Relationship, as you define it. Together we can resolve conflicts, improve communication, reduce distress, and increase your self-esteem. Counselling helps to encourage positive thinking and behaviors towards clarity and wellbeing. "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." Alice Walker
My passion in working with children and being a lifelong animal lover led me to becoming a Registered Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist. I primarily work with children and teens (3-17yo), parents, and adults. My therapy dog and I aim to create a safe space for clients of all ages to develop confidence, self-esteem, and peace; cultivate meaningful growth and change; explore past patterns; and process trauma(s).
My passion in working with children and being a lifelong animal lover led me to becoming a Registered Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist. I primarily work with children and teens (3-17yo), parents, and adults. My therapy dog and I aim to create a safe space for clients of all ages to develop confidence, self-esteem, and peace; cultivate meaningful growth and change; explore past patterns; and process trauma(s).
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Leduc, AB T4X (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Dawn Doucet Banting
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leduc, AB T9E
I care about helping people feel better and know they can heal and grow. I have a special interest in working with children, teens and adults regarding anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, neurodiversity, emotion regulation, stress management, addictions, life transitions, and loss. In addition to individuals, I work with couples and families. I create strong therapeutic relationships and a safe space for people to share their concerns and to work toward meeting their goals.
I care about helping people feel better and know they can heal and grow. I have a special interest in working with children, teens and adults regarding anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, neurodiversity, emotion regulation, stress management, addictions, life transitions, and loss. In addition to individuals, I work with couples and families. I create strong therapeutic relationships and a safe space for people to share their concerns and to work toward meeting their goals.
Nicole Donovan
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leduc, AB T4X
Are you noticing that it's harder to get out of bed in the morning? or that your children are struggling to cope? I'm here to help you. I work to support children, youth, and adults with unique and diverse needs. I have a passion for working with children/youth dealing with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, bullying, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma.
Are you noticing that it's harder to get out of bed in the morning? or that your children are struggling to cope? I'm here to help you. I work to support children, youth, and adults with unique and diverse needs. I have a passion for working with children/youth dealing with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, bullying, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma.
I take a strength-based & collaborative approach to helping an individual and their family understand their unique learning and behavioural profile. I am passionate about helping my clients identify the way they learn best and in turn, provide individually tailored, evidenced-based recommendations. I strive to help students, families, and school personnel teams navigate student's unique academic challenges.
I take a strength-based & collaborative approach to helping an individual and their family understand their unique learning and behavioural profile. I am passionate about helping my clients identify the way they learn best and in turn, provide individually tailored, evidenced-based recommendations. I strive to help students, families, and school personnel teams navigate student's unique academic challenges.
As a certified Child Life Specialist, I specialize in paediatric psychosocial care and emotional safety. In both healthcare and community settings, certified Child Life Specialists help infants, children, youth and families cope with the stress and uncertainty of acute and chronic illness, injury, trauma, disability, loss and bereavement. In the school system, I focus on challenging emotional behaviours for children with a multitude of diagnoses (ADHD, ODD, GAD, etc.) from pre school to junior high.
As a certified Child Life Specialist, I specialize in paediatric psychosocial care and emotional safety. In both healthcare and community settings, certified Child Life Specialists help infants, children, youth and families cope with the stress and uncertainty of acute and chronic illness, injury, trauma, disability, loss and bereavement. In the school system, I focus on challenging emotional behaviours for children with a multitude of diagnoses (ADHD, ODD, GAD, etc.) from pre school to junior high.
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I also have a special interest in supporting clients with Developmental Disabilities, including Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I am a registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a member of the Psychologists Association of Alberta. I have worked in private practice, public healthcare and educational settings in multiple countries. I have more than fifteen years of clinical experience working with diverse adults and youth.
I also have a special interest in supporting clients with Developmental Disabilities, including Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I am a registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a member of the Psychologists Association of Alberta. I have worked in private practice, public healthcare and educational settings in multiple countries. I have more than fifteen years of clinical experience working with diverse adults and youth.
I specialize in testing and evaluation and conduct mental health assessments, psychoeducational assessments, learning disability and giftedness assessments, differential diagnoses, as well as have specialized training in the diagnostic assessment for neurodevelopment disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
I have diverse and invaluable experiences when it comes to supporting individuals with a variety of presenting concerns and mental health challenges. I am open and keen to supporting clients in different areas and am most passionate about supporting clients with testing and evaluation, emotional regulation, self-esteem, stress management, sexuality, school/work-related challenges, life transitions. I have experience working with individuals who have symptoms of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders and provide a neuroaffirming lens. I would be honored to work with you and I hope to connect with you soon!
I specialize in testing and evaluation and conduct mental health assessments, psychoeducational assessments, learning disability and giftedness assessments, differential diagnoses, as well as have specialized training in the diagnostic assessment for neurodevelopment disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
I have diverse and invaluable experiences when it comes to supporting individuals with a variety of presenting concerns and mental health challenges. I am open and keen to supporting clients in different areas and am most passionate about supporting clients with testing and evaluation, emotional regulation, self-esteem, stress management, sexuality, school/work-related challenges, life transitions. I have experience working with individuals who have symptoms of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders and provide a neuroaffirming lens. I would be honored to work with you and I hope to connect with you soon!
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What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.