Autism Therapists in 03842
Compass of Hope Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hampton, NH 03842
Hi! My name is Abby, and I have been working in the field for about 2 years now and am an MSW and a pre-licensed clinician. I have experience working with the Department of Child and Family Services and in community mental health with children. My counseling style focuses on building on the client's existing strengths. People are the experts of their stories and deserve respect in a non-judgmental environment to explore their thoughts, feelings, and circumstances.
Hi! My name is Abby, and I have been working in the field for about 2 years now and am an MSW and a pre-licensed clinician. I have experience working with the Department of Child and Family Services and in community mental health with children. My counseling style focuses on building on the client's existing strengths. People are the experts of their stories and deserve respect in a non-judgmental environment to explore their thoughts, feelings, and circumstances.
Melissa Morrow/MJM Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hampton, NH 03842
Are you looking to make a change in how you handle stress? I have over 30 years of experience supporting people as they build skills to feel more in control of their lives. My focus is helping my clients find solutions to challenges and to better manage the difficulties life presents. When people learn to regulate their emotions, improve their communication and more effectively deal with stress, they develop enhanced confidence. Whether you struggle with anxiety, social skill challenges or interpersonal/family conflicts, I can help you build the skills you need.
Are you looking to make a change in how you handle stress? I have over 30 years of experience supporting people as they build skills to feel more in control of their lives. My focus is helping my clients find solutions to challenges and to better manage the difficulties life presents. When people learn to regulate their emotions, improve their communication and more effectively deal with stress, they develop enhanced confidence. Whether you struggle with anxiety, social skill challenges or interpersonal/family conflicts, I can help you build the skills you need.
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 am committed to making a positive impact on children and couples in our community. I draw from my experience as a member of the UNH Football team and my personal experiences. I emphasize collaboration with clients and view therapy as a team effort. offering both in-person and telehealth therapy for clients in New Hampshire and Washington, DC. I believe in the importance of understanding, listening, and recognizing multiple perspectives in therapy reflects a person-centered and empathetic approach.
I am committed to making a positive impact on children and couples in our community. I draw from my experience as a member of the UNH Football team and my personal experiences. I emphasize collaboration with clients and view therapy as a team effort. offering both in-person and telehealth therapy for clients in New Hampshire and Washington, DC. I believe in the importance of understanding, listening, and recognizing multiple perspectives in therapy reflects a person-centered and empathetic approach.
Brandee Prevost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MLADC
Verified Verified
Hampton, NH 03842
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with clients who struggle with both mental health and substance use disorders. Change can be difficult and I strive to meet clients where they are at and work collaboratively with them to develop a vision and plan for their treatment.
I enjoy working with clients who struggle with both mental health and substance use disorders. Change can be difficult and I strive to meet clients where they are at and work collaboratively with them to develop a vision and plan for their treatment.
They Say "It takes a Village" Do you ever worry that you're just not getting through to your child? Does it seem like no matter what you try, nothing seems to work? Some families don't have a "village" to help them with all the different struggles kids face today. I have worked in many different settings; hospitals, group homes, schools, residential treatment centers, and clinical outpatient offices. I have helped lots of children of all age ranges and their families with similar situations that you're probably facing.
They Say "It takes a Village" Do you ever worry that you're just not getting through to your child? Does it seem like no matter what you try, nothing seems to work? Some families don't have a "village" to help them with all the different struggles kids face today. I have worked in many different settings; hospitals, group homes, schools, residential treatment centers, and clinical outpatient offices. I have helped lots of children of all age ranges and their families with similar situations that you're probably facing.
He believes that the process of mental health counseling requires the right blend of compassion, mutual respect, humor, and willingness to step into new territory together. His goal is to help others break free of their limiting beliefs and start creating the lives they truly want for themselves. That may mean offering a fresh perspective, teaching a new concept or strategy, listening with an open mind, or helping sort through a range of confusing options. Tim helps people to heal from a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction.
He believes that the process of mental health counseling requires the right blend of compassion, mutual respect, humor, and willingness to step into new territory together. His goal is to help others break free of their limiting beliefs and start creating the lives they truly want for themselves. That may mean offering a fresh perspective, teaching a new concept or strategy, listening with an open mind, or helping sort through a range of confusing options. Tim helps people to heal from a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction.
Kristen Doherty is a Clinical Social Worker in New Hampshire who has been practicing since 2019. She has an A.S. in Behavioral Science, a B.S. in Human Services, and an MSW from University of Southern California. Kristen has specialization in teen trauma-related disorders, disruptive family systems, and prevention. She is also a certified prevention specialist (CPS) in New Hampshire. Outside of work, Kristen is passionate about spending time with her family and enjoys spending time outside with their pets, taking trips to the beach, and working in her garden.
Kristen Doherty is a Clinical Social Worker in New Hampshire who has been practicing since 2019. She has an A.S. in Behavioral Science, a B.S. in Human Services, and an MSW from University of Southern California. Kristen has specialization in teen trauma-related disorders, disruptive family systems, and prevention. She is also a certified prevention specialist (CPS) in New Hampshire. Outside of work, Kristen is passionate about spending time with her family and enjoys spending time outside with their pets, taking trips to the beach, and working in her garden.
Dr. Taracena’s experience spans a variety of settings including: inpatient medical hospitals, emergency departments, public schools and community mental health centers. Prior to joining LifeStance, Dr. Taracena owned and operated a small rural clinic for 10 years. He is a member of Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), National Register for Health Providers in Psychology and is a Past-President for the Utah Psychological Association (UPA). Dr. Brian Taracena enjoys working with pre-teens, teens, adults and oldsters. Those working with Dr. Taracena find him to be warm, friendly, and straightforward in his demeanor.
Dr. Taracena’s experience spans a variety of settings including: inpatient medical hospitals, emergency departments, public schools and community mental health centers. Prior to joining LifeStance, Dr. Taracena owned and operated a small rural clinic for 10 years. He is a member of Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), National Register for Health Providers in Psychology and is a Past-President for the Utah Psychological Association (UPA). Dr. Brian Taracena enjoys working with pre-teens, teens, adults and oldsters. Those working with Dr. Taracena find him to be warm, friendly, and straightforward in his demeanor.
Alexandra approaches her practice from a background working with ages across the lifespan in various settings. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Union College and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of New Hampshire and holds a clinical license in New Hampshire. Her clinical training experiences have included policy and advocacy work to implement primary child abuse prevention strategies, a topic about which she is very passionate.
Alexandra approaches her practice from a background working with ages across the lifespan in various settings. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Union College and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of New Hampshire and holds a clinical license in New Hampshire. Her clinical training experiences have included policy and advocacy work to implement primary child abuse prevention strategies, a topic about which she is very passionate.
Kyler Ronner-Bland, MA, practices at LifeStance Health in New Hampshire, where she is dedicated to establishing a strong, trusting relationship with her clients. Kyler provides a nonjudgmental and validating environment, ensuring that clients feel safe and supported as they navigate their mental health journeys. She utilizes art and music therapy techniques to help individuals facing various challenges, including depression, grief and loss, relational issues, life transitions, family issues, panic disorder, and school-related issues such as school phobia and adjustment to changes.
Kyler Ronner-Bland, MA, practices at LifeStance Health in New Hampshire, where she is dedicated to establishing a strong, trusting relationship with her clients. Kyler provides a nonjudgmental and validating environment, ensuring that clients feel safe and supported as they navigate their mental health journeys. She utilizes art and music therapy techniques to help individuals facing various challenges, including depression, grief and loss, relational issues, life transitions, family issues, panic disorder, and school-related issues such as school phobia and adjustment to changes.
Aviva Abeshaus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hampton, NH 03842
Not accepting new clients
Our thoughts, feelings and behaviors create our experiences. As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I feel that therapy is a process of creating change in those repetitive and maladaptive patterns leading to a better, more satisfying life. Therapy allows a person to explore and develop skills to effectively cope with personal and growth's transitions and challenges. I work with each individual on finding the right balance of mind, body, spirit connection that gives a person the ability to better assess for personal goals and plan for a more satisfying future.
Our thoughts, feelings and behaviors create our experiences. As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I feel that therapy is a process of creating change in those repetitive and maladaptive patterns leading to a better, more satisfying life. Therapy allows a person to explore and develop skills to effectively cope with personal and growth's transitions and challenges. I work with each individual on finding the right balance of mind, body, spirit connection that gives a person the ability to better assess for personal goals and plan for a more satisfying future.
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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.