Autism Psychiatrists in San Antonio, TX
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She treats a variety of psychiatric conditions, to include ADHD, child behavioral issues, autism, anxiety, OCD, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Abigail Talley, MD, is board-certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Born and raised in San Antonio, Dr. Talley attended Trinity University, where she graduated with a B.S. in Biology. She completed medical school, General Psychiatry residency, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Talley joined the faculty at UT Health before starting her own private practice. In addition to patient care, she is passionate about mental health education for both patients and medical professionals. She regularly presents on women's mental health and pediatric mental health topics.
She treats a variety of psychiatric conditions, to include ADHD, child behavioral issues, autism, anxiety, OCD, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Abigail Talley, MD, is board-certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Born and raised in San Antonio, Dr. Talley attended Trinity University, where she graduated with a B.S. in Biology. She completed medical school, General Psychiatry residency, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Talley joined the faculty at UT Health before starting her own private practice. In addition to patient care, she is passionate about mental health education for both patients and medical professionals. She regularly presents on women's mental health and pediatric mental health topics.
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Hatira Watts
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Not Verified Not Verified
San Antonio, TX 78206 (Online Only)
My primary clinical focus is caring for clients age 6 and up with mental health disorders including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, ADHD, developmental disorders (including autism spectrum), and posttraumatic stress disorder.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with training and experience in treating vulnerable populations across the lifespan. I received my Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health from UT Health Science Center. I have over 12 years of experience in mental health field with the last 6 years as a PMHNP working with children and adults. I am trained to provide advanced specialty care with dual emphasis on intervention through psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. I utilize evidence-based practice modalities while focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders.
My primary clinical focus is caring for clients age 6 and up with mental health disorders including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, ADHD, developmental disorders (including autism spectrum), and posttraumatic stress disorder.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with training and experience in treating vulnerable populations across the lifespan. I received my Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health from UT Health Science Center. I have over 12 years of experience in mental health field with the last 6 years as a PMHNP working with children and adults. I am trained to provide advanced specialty care with dual emphasis on intervention through psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. I utilize evidence-based practice modalities while focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders.
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Nelly Okere
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC, FNP-C
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209
Accepting NEW clients( children, teens, and adults). Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with focus and concentration, anxiety, sleeping, low motivation, over eating, and depression? Untreated mental health illnesses can lead to poor quality of life and make it difficult for you to reach your goals and achieve your fullest potential in life. I'm passionate about helping clients to get prompt mental health diagnosis and treatments so that they can live their lives to the fullest. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, symptoms of autism disorder and bipolar disorder. Call now for a consultation.
Accepting NEW clients( children, teens, and adults). Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with focus and concentration, anxiety, sleeping, low motivation, over eating, and depression? Untreated mental health illnesses can lead to poor quality of life and make it difficult for you to reach your goals and achieve your fullest potential in life. I'm passionate about helping clients to get prompt mental health diagnosis and treatments so that they can live their lives to the fullest. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, symptoms of autism disorder and bipolar disorder. Call now for a consultation.
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ONLINE APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE - LOCATED IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. Dr. Bryant is committed to providing quality mental health care for adults and children of all ages. He received his M.D. from University of Texas Health Science Center. He then completed his psychiatry residency at John Peter Smith and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Flourish Mental Health DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY INSURANCE PLANS. However, a receipt is provided that can be submitted to insurance companies for reimbursement.
ONLINE APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE - LOCATED IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. Dr. Bryant is committed to providing quality mental health care for adults and children of all ages. He received his M.D. from University of Texas Health Science Center. He then completed his psychiatry residency at John Peter Smith and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Flourish Mental Health DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY INSURANCE PLANS. However, a receipt is provided that can be submitted to insurance companies for reimbursement.
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Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my professional experience. My name is Aaron Cummins, and I am a PMHNP and LCSW. Working in psychiatry and behavioral health is an honor for me. I am dedicated to helping people meet their personal, relationship, academic and career health and wellness goals. I subscribe to an individualized and holistic approach to healthcare and recognize we all have personal preferences and beliefs that should be treated with the utmost dignity and respect. Your stories, experiences, struggles and successes deserve to be seen, heard, and validated.
Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my professional experience. My name is Aaron Cummins, and I am a PMHNP and LCSW. Working in psychiatry and behavioral health is an honor for me. I am dedicated to helping people meet their personal, relationship, academic and career health and wellness goals. I subscribe to an individualized and holistic approach to healthcare and recognize we all have personal preferences and beliefs that should be treated with the utmost dignity and respect. Your stories, experiences, struggles and successes deserve to be seen, heard, and validated.
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Perfection Vista Psychiatry PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, B-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78213 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Grace, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I want to help my patients achieve their goals, and I believe mental wellness is something we can achieve together. I'm here to collaborate to create an attainable care plan that meets your unique needs. I'd love to chat with you and would be honored to help you on your journey. I have openings on Fridays, weekends, and some evenings, and I can usually see you within a week. Let us work together towards better mental health and more fulfilling life.
Hello, I am Grace, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I want to help my patients achieve their goals, and I believe mental wellness is something we can achieve together. I'm here to collaborate to create an attainable care plan that meets your unique needs. I'd love to chat with you and would be honored to help you on your journey. I have openings on Fridays, weekends, and some evenings, and I can usually see you within a week. Let us work together towards better mental health and more fulfilling life.
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School or work schedule creating difficulty making your appointments? Well, worry no more. I can visit with you as LATE as 8PM. I am a compassionate driven mental health provider. Goal oriented and personable. I enjoy working with my patients to attain a wholistic wellness state of mind. Many people experience depression and other mental health disorders that are non-responsive to conventional medications. There is hope for your symptoms. The clinic also offer the FDA approved Spravato (Esketamine) for treatment resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Call for inquiries.
School or work schedule creating difficulty making your appointments? Well, worry no more. I can visit with you as LATE as 8PM. I am a compassionate driven mental health provider. Goal oriented and personable. I enjoy working with my patients to attain a wholistic wellness state of mind. Many people experience depression and other mental health disorders that are non-responsive to conventional medications. There is hope for your symptoms. The clinic also offer the FDA approved Spravato (Esketamine) for treatment resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Call for inquiries.
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Ted Edmund Williams
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78256
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Williams is founder of Genesis Behavioral Health, and treats adults, children, and adolescents. He is also an adjunct assistant professor of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In addition to medications and therapy, he believes that a person's growth in faith and relationship with God can be an important part of their healing, especially because many of life's struggles don't have easy answers. His approach to treatment is warm, non-judgmental, and professional, and he will talk about faith as much or as little as you like.
Dr. Williams is founder of Genesis Behavioral Health, and treats adults, children, and adolescents. He is also an adjunct assistant professor of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In addition to medications and therapy, he believes that a person's growth in faith and relationship with God can be an important part of their healing, especially because many of life's struggles don't have easy answers. His approach to treatment is warm, non-judgmental, and professional, and he will talk about faith as much or as little as you like.
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Aura Psychiatry, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
At Aura Psychiatry we are committed to provide the BEST of the BEST Mental & Behavioral Health Services to Children (6+), Teens/ Adolescence & Adult clients. Our Mission is to Improve the Quality of Life of our clients, to overcome Mental Barriers & truly live the life they deserve. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Focused approach that emphasizes the Highest possible Standards. Our purpose is to Support, Educate, & Empower clients & their families by providing them a safe & reliable place to share their problems and stories. Immediate Appts Available! Evenings & Weekend appts available. Visit us at www.AuraPsychiatry.com
At Aura Psychiatry we are committed to provide the BEST of the BEST Mental & Behavioral Health Services to Children (6+), Teens/ Adolescence & Adult clients. Our Mission is to Improve the Quality of Life of our clients, to overcome Mental Barriers & truly live the life they deserve. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Focused approach that emphasizes the Highest possible Standards. Our purpose is to Support, Educate, & Empower clients & their families by providing them a safe & reliable place to share their problems and stories. Immediate Appts Available! Evenings & Weekend appts available. Visit us at www.AuraPsychiatry.com
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Melissa Deuter, MD/Sigma Mental Health Urgent Care
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
Dr. Melissa Deuter is Psychiatric Medical Director of Sigma Mental Health Urgent Care. She supervises a team of professionals providing immediate psychiatric appointments as well as psychotherapy. Sigma Mental Health Urgent Care takes same day appointments and walk-ins at our San Antonio location, and is open 7 days a week except major holidays. Our Austin location has limited services and we request that you call to schedule in Austin. We treat people during gaps in care, while they are waiting to get an appointment in the community, and we can continue treatment long-term when our clinic is the best fit for an individual's needs.
Dr. Melissa Deuter is Psychiatric Medical Director of Sigma Mental Health Urgent Care. She supervises a team of professionals providing immediate psychiatric appointments as well as psychotherapy. Sigma Mental Health Urgent Care takes same day appointments and walk-ins at our San Antonio location, and is open 7 days a week except major holidays. Our Austin location has limited services and we request that you call to schedule in Austin. We treat people during gaps in care, while they are waiting to get an appointment in the community, and we can continue treatment long-term when our clinic is the best fit for an individual's needs.
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Whether you are new to mental health or have a history of mental health issues, you are likely looking for a supportive environment, diagnostic clarification, and knowledge regarding all treatment options. You are needing a provider who will listen to your concerns and get to know you as a person. If you are the parent of a child with mental health issues, you are seeking a place where your child will feel comfortable and nurtured. You are wanting a provider who will spend the time getting to know your child and family dynamic, while providing your child with the quality care they would want for their own children.
Whether you are new to mental health or have a history of mental health issues, you are likely looking for a supportive environment, diagnostic clarification, and knowledge regarding all treatment options. You are needing a provider who will listen to your concerns and get to know you as a person. If you are the parent of a child with mental health issues, you are seeking a place where your child will feel comfortable and nurtured. You are wanting a provider who will spend the time getting to know your child and family dynamic, while providing your child with the quality care they would want for their own children.
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Focus & Balance is a private psychiatric practice mental health professionals qualified and experienced in providing advanced psychiatric treatment, including ADHD in adults and children, to patients in the San Antonio area, With us, you can expect advanced psychopharmacology treatment for all mental issues provided by caring and compassionate clinicians. We are also offer TMS Therapy to our patients with depression. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy is one of the most technologically advanced depression treatments available. This non-invasive, outpatient therapy is FDA cleared and has helped thousand of depressed patients
Focus & Balance is a private psychiatric practice mental health professionals qualified and experienced in providing advanced psychiatric treatment, including ADHD in adults and children, to patients in the San Antonio area, With us, you can expect advanced psychopharmacology treatment for all mental issues provided by caring and compassionate clinicians. We are also offer TMS Therapy to our patients with depression. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy is one of the most technologically advanced depression treatments available. This non-invasive, outpatient therapy is FDA cleared and has helped thousand of depressed patients
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Precious Jimbola Chandler
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
I am Precious, and so are you! I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner. I am passionate about empowering adults and children on their mental health journeys. I believe in integrating medication management with the power of narrative medicine. I also believe in quality over quantity. By understanding your story, we can work together to create a personalized path towards healing. I offer comprehensive care for a wide range of mental health concerns. My goal is to create a lasting pattern of stability and progressive healing.
I am Precious, and so are you! I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner. I am passionate about empowering adults and children on their mental health journeys. I believe in integrating medication management with the power of narrative medicine. I also believe in quality over quantity. By understanding your story, we can work together to create a personalized path towards healing. I offer comprehensive care for a wide range of mental health concerns. My goal is to create a lasting pattern of stability and progressive healing.
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Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Which emotions stem from genetics and which are rooted in circumstances? How can you even begin to accurately express yourself? How much change is even possible? What if medications change you for the worse? These uncertainties can leave us in a never ending struggle that keeps us from achieving our true potential. If you’re finally ready to find out answers, then you need Evolve Psychiatry to navigate you out of this maze.
Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Which emotions stem from genetics and which are rooted in circumstances? How can you even begin to accurately express yourself? How much change is even possible? What if medications change you for the worse? These uncertainties can leave us in a never ending struggle that keeps us from achieving our true potential. If you’re finally ready to find out answers, then you need Evolve Psychiatry to navigate you out of this maze.
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Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Which emotions stem from genetics and which are rooted in circumstances? How can you even begin to accurately express yourself? How much change is even possible? What if medications change you for the worse? These uncertainties can leave us in a never ending struggle that keeps us from achieving our true potential. If you’re finally ready to find out answers, then you need Evolve Psychiatry to navigate you out of this maze.
Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Which emotions stem from genetics and which are rooted in circumstances? How can you even begin to accurately express yourself? How much change is even possible? What if medications change you for the worse? These uncertainties can leave us in a never ending struggle that keeps us from achieving our true potential. If you’re finally ready to find out answers, then you need Evolve Psychiatry to navigate you out of this maze.
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GraceLand Psychiatric and Neuromodulation Center
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78251 (Online Only)
Femi Popoola, MD is ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! I am double board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I love to listen actively while carefully conducting psychiatric evaluations and formulating treatment plans. The least that I can do to help you is to be a positive force in your life as it relates to empathy and the educational value of mental health treatment that you get from me. I offer medication management for all ranges of mental health challenges. My therapy add on are typically short, directed and supportive. My goal is to give you 100% satisfaction in caring for your mental health needs.
Femi Popoola, MD is ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! I am double board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I love to listen actively while carefully conducting psychiatric evaluations and formulating treatment plans. The least that I can do to help you is to be a positive force in your life as it relates to empathy and the educational value of mental health treatment that you get from me. I offer medication management for all ranges of mental health challenges. My therapy add on are typically short, directed and supportive. My goal is to give you 100% satisfaction in caring for your mental health needs.
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Green Pastures Mental Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78249
Aug 2024. Same week appointments available. Hi there! Do you feel tired, disinterested in doing things you once loved to do? Do you have low energy, low motivation, or feel hopeless? Or maybe you have constant worry, and think about worst case scenarios or a lot of 'what ifs"? If your goal is to climb out of that dark place and begin to overcome feelings of depression and anxiety because you are tired of being tired, let's work together.
Aug 2024. Same week appointments available. Hi there! Do you feel tired, disinterested in doing things you once loved to do? Do you have low energy, low motivation, or feel hopeless? Or maybe you have constant worry, and think about worst case scenarios or a lot of 'what ifs"? If your goal is to climb out of that dark place and begin to overcome feelings of depression and anxiety because you are tired of being tired, let's work together.
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Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Which emotions stem from genetics and which are rooted in circumstances? How can you even begin to accurately express yourself? How much change is even possible? What if medications change you for the worse? These uncertainties can leave us in a never ending struggle that keeps us from achieving our true potential. If you’re finally ready to find out answers, then you need Evolve Psychiatry to navigate you out of this maze.
Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Which emotions stem from genetics and which are rooted in circumstances? How can you even begin to accurately express yourself? How much change is even possible? What if medications change you for the worse? These uncertainties can leave us in a never ending struggle that keeps us from achieving our true potential. If you’re finally ready to find out answers, then you need Evolve Psychiatry to navigate you out of this maze.
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Live Oak Psychiatry and Family Practice, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
Now Accepting New Patients! Appointments within a week are available including, evenings weekdays and weekends. Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or major life changes? At Live Oak Psychiatric and Family Practice, we strive to understand individuals and their symptoms within the context of their environments and relationships. We are skilled in addressing acute and chronic illnesses while maintaining a collaborative, warm and non-judgmental stance. We focus on holistic approach and evidenced based treatment modalities including pharmacologic management and psychotherapeutic interventions.
Now Accepting New Patients! Appointments within a week are available including, evenings weekdays and weekends. Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or major life changes? At Live Oak Psychiatric and Family Practice, we strive to understand individuals and their symptoms within the context of their environments and relationships. We are skilled in addressing acute and chronic illnesses while maintaining a collaborative, warm and non-judgmental stance. We focus on holistic approach and evidenced based treatment modalities including pharmacologic management and psychotherapeutic interventions.
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We thrive on supporting our pediatric community and their families with an integrative care for children and their behavioral health. Specializing in treating conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder and other behavior problems. We understand that when a child in the family is struggling the whole family struggles. We provide medication management for our patients and an open communication with the parents because we believe good communication with our patients makes for better treatment outcomes.
We thrive on supporting our pediatric community and their families with an integrative care for children and their behavioral health. Specializing in treating conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder and other behavior problems. We understand that when a child in the family is struggling the whole family struggles. We provide medication management for our patients and an open communication with the parents because we believe good communication with our patients makes for better treatment outcomes.
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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.