Autism Therapists in 03103
Welcome. I'm Dr. Daniel J. Hannon, Ph.D., a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in both NH and MA. I've been working with patients of all ages for over 20 years manage and transcend their mental health, behavioral, and emotional challenges. I utilize a combination of CBT, ACT, ERP, Narrative, Play and traditional talk therapies to help people achieve balance and success in their lives. My specialty areas include anxiety, OCD, autism spectrum disorders, and families in conflict.
Welcome. I'm Dr. Daniel J. Hannon, Ph.D., a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in both NH and MA. I've been working with patients of all ages for over 20 years manage and transcend their mental health, behavioral, and emotional challenges. I utilize a combination of CBT, ACT, ERP, Narrative, Play and traditional talk therapies to help people achieve balance and success in their lives. My specialty areas include anxiety, OCD, autism spectrum disorders, and families in conflict.
I think the ideal client is someone who is motivated to change. I am a practitioner of positive psychology and believe that every person has tremendous resources and just needs to discover these gifts. I think the Psychologist must build upon assets and strengths. I think that humans can build pyramids or travel to the moon when given the right encouragement and belief.
I think the ideal client is someone who is motivated to change. I am a practitioner of positive psychology and believe that every person has tremendous resources and just needs to discover these gifts. I think the Psychologist must build upon assets and strengths. I think that humans can build pyramids or travel to the moon when given the right encouragement and belief.
John Michael Spellacy
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, NH 03103 (Online Only)
Now accepting new clients. Everyone is at a crossroads during their life that they need to talk about issues that they struggle with. Whether it be loss of a love one, battling a substance use issue, a mood disorder or coping with an intellectual disability. Clients have a wide variety of issues that they are seeking to manage and to cope with in a better way. Many times a client is seeking someone to help them make sense out of something that, at least to them in the beginning, seems to be senseless. Answers and ways of moving their life into a forward motion is what many people seek in counseling.
Now accepting new clients. Everyone is at a crossroads during their life that they need to talk about issues that they struggle with. Whether it be loss of a love one, battling a substance use issue, a mood disorder or coping with an intellectual disability. Clients have a wide variety of issues that they are seeking to manage and to cope with in a better way. Many times a client is seeking someone to help them make sense out of something that, at least to them in the beginning, seems to be senseless. Answers and ways of moving their life into a forward motion is what many people seek in counseling.
Brian Driscoll
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manchester, NH 03103
I believe in the power of healing and the ability of everyone to be able to overcome trauma and adversity. Having previously served in the military and first responder, and now as a school counselor for children, I am dedicated to the service of others with a humanistic, person-centered, and strengths-based approach. My passion is in helping others heal from the effects of trauma and the many other obstacles that life will present. Often times the hardest step is the first step. With a soft voice, compassion, understanding, and acceptance, I want to take that first step with you and empower you to find strength and resilience.
I believe in the power of healing and the ability of everyone to be able to overcome trauma and adversity. Having previously served in the military and first responder, and now as a school counselor for children, I am dedicated to the service of others with a humanistic, person-centered, and strengths-based approach. My passion is in helping others heal from the effects of trauma and the many other obstacles that life will present. Often times the hardest step is the first step. With a soft voice, compassion, understanding, and acceptance, I want to take that first step with you and empower you to find strength and resilience.
Center for Post-Traumatic Growth at C.R.E.A.T.E!
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Manchester, NH 03103 (Online Only)
Immediate openings for adults, teens, and couples looking to find strengths, process trauma, and move into post-traumatic growth. There is more to life than where you are. Our counselors will help guide you to the richness you can feel when you approach hard events from a place of strength. With over 20 clinicians, arts-based therapists, and interns, we will look at those strengths while viewing the whole person. Then, we will help create a plan to move you towards your goals and successes.
Immediate openings for adults, teens, and couples looking to find strengths, process trauma, and move into post-traumatic growth. There is more to life than where you are. Our counselors will help guide you to the richness you can feel when you approach hard events from a place of strength. With over 20 clinicians, arts-based therapists, and interns, we will look at those strengths while viewing the whole person. Then, we will help create a plan to move you towards your goals and successes.
I am a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University working toward licensure under the supervision of our director Steven Durost. I have experience in both community mental health as well as in private practice through my internship experience here at C.R.E.A.T.E! I have worked with a diverse group of clients of all age groups. In my free time, I enjoy theater, music, video games, and reading, and I love anything to do with animals. My goal as a therapist is to be open and accessible to anyone who feels like they would benefit from counseling, and I strive to do so in a way that is unique to each of my clients.
I am a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University working toward licensure under the supervision of our director Steven Durost. I have experience in both community mental health as well as in private practice through my internship experience here at C.R.E.A.T.E! I have worked with a diverse group of clients of all age groups. In my free time, I enjoy theater, music, video games, and reading, and I love anything to do with animals. My goal as a therapist is to be open and accessible to anyone who feels like they would benefit from counseling, and I strive to do so in a way that is unique to each of my clients.
Dana Blocker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Manchester, NH 03103 (Online Only)
Difficulty navigating relationships is normal in time of life transition and stress. Change can be uncomfortable- worsening anxiety, anger, depression and problems in relationships. Change is inevitable and can be very uncomfortable but often leads to increased health, happiness and life satisfaction.
Difficulty navigating relationships is normal in time of life transition and stress. Change can be uncomfortable- worsening anxiety, anger, depression and problems in relationships. Change is inevitable and can be very uncomfortable but often leads to increased health, happiness and life satisfaction.
Dr. Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Manchester, NH 03103 (Online Only)
Welcome to our group, ProWellness Academy. We are here with several specialist available daily to service all your mental wellness and addiction counseling needs.
Welcome to our group, ProWellness Academy. We are here with several specialist available daily to service all your mental wellness and addiction counseling needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges life throws your way? Do you recognizes the value of prioritizing your mental well-being, and are you ready to embark on a transformative journey toward self-discovery and growth? If so, we can collaborate to move on from old patterns and access new skills, build confidence and insight, and enhance your work , school, and relationships. Whether you're an adult navigating life transitions, a student grappling with academic stressors, or a family facing communication hurdles, my goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore, understand, and overcome these obstacles.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges life throws your way? Do you recognizes the value of prioritizing your mental well-being, and are you ready to embark on a transformative journey toward self-discovery and growth? If so, we can collaborate to move on from old patterns and access new skills, build confidence and insight, and enhance your work , school, and relationships. Whether you're an adult navigating life transitions, a student grappling with academic stressors, or a family facing communication hurdles, my goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore, understand, and overcome these obstacles.
Tara West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Manchester, NH 03103 (Online Only)
Life is often full of changes/transitions and I am here to support you with navigating these times of growth. I typically take a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) approach but am also trained in other theoretical perspectives if CBT is not a good fit. I believe treatment is not a "one-size fits all" and needs to be personalized to each individual seeking services.
Life is often full of changes/transitions and I am here to support you with navigating these times of growth. I typically take a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) approach but am also trained in other theoretical perspectives if CBT is not a good fit. I believe treatment is not a "one-size fits all" and needs to be personalized to each individual seeking services.
I can see any client in Maine and NH via teletherapy but I am not credentialed with insurance companies in Maine, only NH. I help guide my clients to understand how their upbringing, worldview, culture, personality, and view of self affect how they are feeling, behaving, and thinking currently. One goal of mine is to help my clients maximize their wellbeing by better understanding themselves through the use of coping tools like mindfulness to slow and calm themselves enough to be able to assess their own thoughts and emotions in the moment so as to minimize regrets while reducing mood and behavioral symptoms.
I can see any client in Maine and NH via teletherapy but I am not credentialed with insurance companies in Maine, only NH. I help guide my clients to understand how their upbringing, worldview, culture, personality, and view of self affect how they are feeling, behaving, and thinking currently. One goal of mine is to help my clients maximize their wellbeing by better understanding themselves through the use of coping tools like mindfulness to slow and calm themselves enough to be able to assess their own thoughts and emotions in the moment so as to minimize regrets while reducing mood and behavioral symptoms.
I’m a passionate and dedicated therapist specializing in play therapy, geek therapy, and strengths/interests-based approaches across the lifespan. My goal is to give you the tools you need to find your voice. I’m here to make your therapy experience safe, calm, and less intimidating. Therapy can be like a cup of tea (or ice cream sundae)-it’s all how you make it. You deserve to have the best therapeutic experience you can, which includes finding the best fit. I believe that play has significant value in the therapeutic experience. Play enriches lives and we all play in various ways through the lifespan.
I’m a passionate and dedicated therapist specializing in play therapy, geek therapy, and strengths/interests-based approaches across the lifespan. My goal is to give you the tools you need to find your voice. I’m here to make your therapy experience safe, calm, and less intimidating. Therapy can be like a cup of tea (or ice cream sundae)-it’s all how you make it. You deserve to have the best therapeutic experience you can, which includes finding the best fit. I believe that play has significant value in the therapeutic experience. Play enriches lives and we all play in various ways through the lifespan.
Michelle Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Manchester, NH 03103 (Online Only)
Welcome to your new beginning! You're doing the best you can, AND you can do better! If you have found yourself struggling with life maybe it's time to allow me to support you through your self-exploration journey. I believe everyone has the potential to manifest a life worth living, and I would love to help you take the steps towards making your vision your reality. I provide a client-centered, non-judgmental approach and will meet you where you are at to help support you to reaching those goals!
Welcome to your new beginning! You're doing the best you can, AND you can do better! If you have found yourself struggling with life maybe it's time to allow me to support you through your self-exploration journey. I believe everyone has the potential to manifest a life worth living, and I would love to help you take the steps towards making your vision your reality. I provide a client-centered, non-judgmental approach and will meet you where you are at to help support you to reaching those goals!
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Autism Therapists
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.