Autism Therapists in Ontario

As a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, my team and I have helped many children and adolescents with autism and other diagnoses develop the skills they need to help them thrive. Right now you may be in uncharted waters from a new diagnosis, or today may have been a hard day working through meltdowns. The behaviour challenges are becoming too much. You are looking for a professional who can help you understand why the behaviours are happening, how to change it, and teach them new skills.

Does it feel like difficult emotions are in control of your life or your household? See the path forward but can’t seem to take the needed steps? Is traditional office therapy a barrier for you or your teen and you want to try another way? Together, we can create a space and a relationship to make change for you and your loved ones. By exploring practical strategies and trying them out together, rather than just talking in the abstract, we can piece together the puzzle to not only better understand what is wrong, but find the tools to make it right.

Connie is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and member of The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Connie runs a private practice in Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada as well as is part of a Group Practice at Oona of Newmarket. Connie's specific focus is on supporting the family unit as a whole. Her experience lies in working with individuals struggling with various perinatal mood disorders, postpartum stress, anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation. Connie also has great experience in supporting Autism and neurodiversity; having completed an additional certificate in Autism.

Are you looking for a better understanding of your neurodivergency? Do you think you are Autistic, ADHD or AuDHD? Our non-profit corporation was created to offer ND-affirming support services and assessments to the community. Our collaborative process involves personalized testing by psychometrists, and a full MH diagnosis and report by a Nurse Practitioner with specialization in Mental Health. You do not need a GP referral to access our private services, which are covered by many extended health programs, and have been carefully designed to maximize efficiency and affordability and are offered with very short or no wait times.

My practice focusses on adults who are themselves living with high functioning autism and/or HSP and/or ADHD. The sessions provide opportunities to talk in detail about one’s own unique experiences living with ASD or ADHD with someone who gets you. Engaging guided explorations lead to the revelation of blind spots and the discovery of ways to see things from new perspectives. Collaborative development of tailor-made strategies helps with communication, boundary-setting and the management of daily challenges. Sessions are free from judgement and you are supported to work at your own pace.

Thank you for visiting my profile. I take an evidence-based and integrative approach to psychological treatment and my goal is to create a safe space that empowers my clients, helps them feel understood and supported to challenge life’s difficulties and ultimately thrive. I believe change is possible when relationships are grounded in trust, openness, and strengths are discovered and celebrated. As I learn about your challenges, I hope to work alongside you, your child or family with a compassionate ear. Currently my practice focuses on Adult Autism and ADHD Assessments.

At Julia Ryan Psychology, we serve a diverse clientele including children, adolescents, and adults from various backgrounds and neurotypes. Our clinicians are trained in evidence-based mental health care to evaluate and address challenges with anxiety, mood, life stress and adjustments, neurodevelopmental differences like ADHD and autism, behavioral difficulties and crisis management. If you are feeling stuck with the challenges you are facing in life, or as if you need more support, our team is here to help you identify a path forward.

My clients struggle with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed due in part to autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent. I am a trained ABA therapist, now transitioning into a psychotherapy career. My background working with both adults and children in ADHD and autism is a passion of mine.

You are here because you are having a hard time at work, school, or in your personal life and you are brave enough to seek support. You may be feeling overwhelmed with your long to-do lists and you find it difficult to start or prioritize tasks unless they are urgent. Projects may take you longer than most as you will hyperfixate on minor details in your endless pursuit of perfection. You are always thinking and analyzing, leaving you exhausted yet struggling to fall or stay asleep. In social situations, you are hyper-aware of yourself and how you are perceived by others, often critically processing interactions for some time after.

At New Beginnings, clients have the opportunity to explore their strengths and limitations in a safe, confidential, and accepting environment. We provide assessment, intervention, and treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults who exhibit symptoms of inattention, concentration difficulty, memory impairment, hyperactivity, poor academic performance, and learning disabilities. We offer group therapy programs for children diagnosed with Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Anxiety. In addition, we offer therapy and assessments through WSIB.

We offer 20+ yrs of experience working with children, youth & adults, specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders & neurodiversity: Tourette’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1 ASD/Asperger's), ADD/ADHD, Anxiety and OCD; Learning Disabilities & Giftedness. Dr. Stephens and her team are dedicated to providing clarity of diagnoses, practical strategies and therapeutic support to improve everyday lives of children, teens, adults and their families. We also offer academic planning and support, adhd coaching, and individual therapy for school/career/social related stressors in English, French, Mandarin, Spanish and Romanian.

Avneet supports children, teens, and adults struggling with Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Autism, behavioral issues, depression, eating disorder, self-harm, bipolar, suicidal ideation, separation anxiety, social anxiety, etc. Using evidence-based modalities, Avneet works with her clients one on one to identify specific needs, goals, and life skills, allowing them to find meaning and make the best out of life circumstances.

If you are struggling with neurodivergent symptoms and/or obsessive thoughts, I would be glad to help ease your pain, discomfort, or hardship by working with you using evidence-based therapies. I've also helped individuals living with a child, a parent, or a partner struggling with the above. I offer psychotherapy across Ontario!

The need for connection emerges from our very core. Though we are social beings, when our core is wounded or in pain, we may instinctively attempt to protect ourselves, even from our nearest and dearest companions. Whether we’re going through a particularly challenging time in life or facing our usual day-to-day stressors, counselling can be an important part of a healthy lifestyle. I work with children, youth and adults learning to: respond skillfully to emotional distress; adjust to expected and unexpected life transitions; process grief and loss; and manage parenting demands and expectations.

Life transitions can leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. Becoming a new parent, navigating new relationships and family dynamics, receiving a life changing diagnosis, attending a new school, entering a new life stage, career change, relocation, or experiencing loss can bring up many challenging emotions such as loneliness, fear, grief, anxiety, and depression. It can be hard to appreciate life’s finer moments when we are overwhelmed by our emotions, thoughts, and others' perceptions and expectations of us. These feelings can affect the way we live, learn, parent, maintain relationships, and function in our every day lives.

I help neurodivergent (autism, ADHD), queer, immigrant, and minority clients build their self-esteem and cultivate meaningful relationships. I also support students and working professionals with career transitions and stress management. Poor boundaries, people-pleasing, and relationship anxiety can come about when you consistently receive the message that your needs are not as important as somebody else's. Although masking your genuine self may have aided you through difficult times, losing touch with who you really are will only bring you farther from what you actually want and need.

I want to meet you where you are and work with you to help you find who you want to be. I like to be lighthearted and use humor in my practice. I also call myself a Gen Z therapist. My educational background of an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies has profoundly shaped my perspective and provided me with an intersectional feminist lens to work with a diverse group of people.

Using a strengths-based, person-centred approach, my team and I support autistic individuals and their loved ones to better understand and accept neurodiversity. Different not less. We help individuals cope with the mental health effects of living in a neurotypical world and co-create a roadmap that supports their wellbeing. Partners and family members are given tools to understand communication differences so relationships can flourish. Clinicians are experienced working with girls, women, non-binary, and LGBTQA+ individuals.

Are you struggling with painful feelings? Not sure why? I would be honoured to walk with you to help you uncover the answers that are already within you. My approach is warm, compassionate, non- judgmental, and non-directive. My goal is to create a safe space for you and I to explore your challenges together. I have a background helping neuro- divergent clients including youth diagnosed with Autism and ADHD and I also work with struggles related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, self- esteem, and attachment wounds.