Autism Therapists in Carson City, NV
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Kate McLeod
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, MFT-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carson City, NV 89701
•Immediate Openings Available!• I'm deeply devoted to trauma work, gender affirmation, queer positivity, body image, men's and women’s issues, and neurodivergence. My therapeutic lens includes parts work, connecting with your inner child, and a “bottom up” approach that nurtures the authentic emotions that exist based on your unique lived experience. Together, we'll address systemic issues, break down barriers, and foster inclusivity in a safe environment.
•Immediate Openings Available!• I'm deeply devoted to trauma work, gender affirmation, queer positivity, body image, men's and women’s issues, and neurodivergence. My therapeutic lens includes parts work, connecting with your inner child, and a “bottom up” approach that nurtures the authentic emotions that exist based on your unique lived experience. Together, we'll address systemic issues, break down barriers, and foster inclusivity in a safe environment.
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Courtney Kemp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carson City, NV 89701 (Online Only)
Being a human can be challenging. Sometimes our struggles can get in the way of a fulfilling and joyful life. My hope is to develop a relationship that allows us to tackle the things you find difficult, and find meaning and purpose in your life while allowing you to feel heard, seen, and validated. And because laughter is healing, and reality can be absurd, humor is welcomed in session.
Being a human can be challenging. Sometimes our struggles can get in the way of a fulfilling and joyful life. My hope is to develop a relationship that allows us to tackle the things you find difficult, and find meaning and purpose in your life while allowing you to feel heard, seen, and validated. And because laughter is healing, and reality can be absurd, humor is welcomed in session.
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Introspection, education, and skill building are the cornerstones of my therapeutic approach. I have extensive professional experience working with neurodivergent individuals of all ages as well as those with more challenging mood disorders.
Introspection, education, and skill building are the cornerstones of my therapeutic approach. I have extensive professional experience working with neurodivergent individuals of all ages as well as those with more challenging mood disorders.
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Connections Behavioral Health Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carson City, NV 89701
Connections Behavioral Health Center is an outpatient behavioral health clinic. Connections has psychotherapists, a psychiatrist for medication management, and a neurofeedback lab for treatment of persons of all ages and mental health diagnoses.
Connections Behavioral Health Center is an outpatient behavioral health clinic. Connections has psychotherapists, a psychiatrist for medication management, and a neurofeedback lab for treatment of persons of all ages and mental health diagnoses.
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The Mindful Lemon Marriage and Family Therapy INC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson City, NV 89701 (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office-based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, and what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness, and fitness, or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office-based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, and what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness, and fitness, or any combination of the above.
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Tasha Hamilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carson City, NV 89701
I offer a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy that is discreet, and client centered. I specialize in life transitions through substance abuse issues. Regardless of what you have heard You can make it through this, and there is always something gained from a person working to be the best they can be. It is a safe and confidential environment for reflection and honest feedback. I also offer comprehensive substance abuse evaluations and assessment services for Court orders or just personal reflection.
I offer a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy that is discreet, and client centered. I specialize in life transitions through substance abuse issues. Regardless of what you have heard You can make it through this, and there is always something gained from a person working to be the best they can be. It is a safe and confidential environment for reflection and honest feedback. I also offer comprehensive substance abuse evaluations and assessment services for Court orders or just personal reflection.
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Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) provides counseling and support programs to promote healthy development of families, children and individuals. We envision resilient communities that achieve healthy outcomes through affordable behavioral services. We have a proud 50-year tradition of providing mental health & substance abuse services to our community and surrounding areas. We are an inclusive supportive ally to anyone in crisis. Download an intake packet at tahoeyouth.org or call our office to pick up an intake packet.
Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) provides counseling and support programs to promote healthy development of families, children and individuals. We envision resilient communities that achieve healthy outcomes through affordable behavioral services. We have a proud 50-year tradition of providing mental health & substance abuse services to our community and surrounding areas. We are an inclusive supportive ally to anyone in crisis. Download an intake packet at tahoeyouth.org or call our office to pick up an intake packet.
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Jeremy Bradford Setters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carson City, NV 89701
Please read if you or your loved one struggles with attention and focus.My name is Jeremy Setters and I am one of the first in Las Vegas to be utilizing drug free FDA Approved prescribed ADHD treatment. I also specialize in depression and PTSD, and youth defiance. For over eight (8) years, these are all issues I've helped people overcome. I pride myself with helping over 200 clients, ages 3-83, find the strength within to make positive changes in their lives.
Please read if you or your loved one struggles with attention and focus.My name is Jeremy Setters and I am one of the first in Las Vegas to be utilizing drug free FDA Approved prescribed ADHD treatment. I also specialize in depression and PTSD, and youth defiance. For over eight (8) years, these are all issues I've helped people overcome. I pride myself with helping over 200 clients, ages 3-83, find the strength within to make positive changes in their lives.
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Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 20 years. Providing individual, family, marriage, and couples counseling. Specific areas of focus are Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Family and Relationship Conflict.
Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 20 years. Providing individual, family, marriage, and couples counseling. Specific areas of focus are Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Family and Relationship Conflict.
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Brian Crane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carson City, NV 89705
I offer an organic approach to cognitive behavioral therapy that is discreet, private, and client centered. I specialize in life transitions, whether that be a transition into adulthood, through a divorce, through depression or anxiety. Regardless of what you have heard therapy is for everyone, and something is always gained from a person working to be the best they can be. I provide a safe and confidential environment for reflection and honest feedback. I provide comprehensive psychological assessment, which includes significant clinical insight and a sound diagnostic impression. Building rapport, and trust is paramount.
I offer an organic approach to cognitive behavioral therapy that is discreet, private, and client centered. I specialize in life transitions, whether that be a transition into adulthood, through a divorce, through depression or anxiety. Regardless of what you have heard therapy is for everyone, and something is always gained from a person working to be the best they can be. I provide a safe and confidential environment for reflection and honest feedback. I provide comprehensive psychological assessment, which includes significant clinical insight and a sound diagnostic impression. Building rapport, and trust is paramount.
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Tracy has worked in human services and education for over 30 years. She has been blessed to support people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in various settings. Tracy received both her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in developmental disabilities, and her master’s degree in counseling and educational psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. She truly enjoys supporting people in their quest to achieve improved quality of life, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Tracy has worked in human services and education for over 30 years. She has been blessed to support people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in various settings. Tracy received both her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in developmental disabilities, and her master’s degree in counseling and educational psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. She truly enjoys supporting people in their quest to achieve improved quality of life, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Online Therapists
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Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, or relationship issues, I am here to support you in your healing journey.
Life, with all its beauty, can be filled with adversity. The clients I work with often feel overwhelmed, like a failure, stuck, and unsure of how to manage life's demands. They may be facing challenges at work, school, in their relationships, or struggling with past traumas. I offer a supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, reflect, and build practical skills to handle symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, or relationship issues, I am here to support you in your healing journey.
Life, with all its beauty, can be filled with adversity. The clients I work with often feel overwhelmed, like a failure, stuck, and unsure of how to manage life's demands. They may be facing challenges at work, school, in their relationships, or struggling with past traumas. I offer a supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, reflect, and build practical skills to handle symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma.
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Keyahnah Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, MFT-I
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Reno, NV 89509
Immediate availability! Welcome! No problem is too big or too small to address in therapy. Do you have significant childhood trauma you were hoping would disappear but that really needs attention and healing? Are you in the midst of loss, grief, or chronic illness that is impacting your sense of self? Maybe you are walking through a life transition and your long to-do list makes you want to rot in bed? From complex trauma to brief bouts of the blues - I am here for it! I have experience working with a diverse client population (LGBTQ+, personality disorders, neurodivergent, autism spectrum, PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc.)
Immediate availability! Welcome! No problem is too big or too small to address in therapy. Do you have significant childhood trauma you were hoping would disappear but that really needs attention and healing? Are you in the midst of loss, grief, or chronic illness that is impacting your sense of self? Maybe you are walking through a life transition and your long to-do list makes you want to rot in bed? From complex trauma to brief bouts of the blues - I am here for it! I have experience working with a diverse client population (LGBTQ+, personality disorders, neurodivergent, autism spectrum, PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc.)
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My focus areas are addiction recovery, nutritional coaching using low carb/carnivore, coaching high functioning autism spectrum, codependency recovery and general life coaching.
After having been a licensed addictions counselor since 1987 and many years as a practicing Buddhist I have retired my license and shifting my focus to recovery coaching and mindfulness counseling using Buddhist principles to promote happiness. I help with loosening the grip on attachments and aversion which lead to issues with food, substances, and unhealthy relationships with others and self. I have been helping people for over 30 years and I share my own recovery with my clients who I hold very dear.
My focus areas are addiction recovery, nutritional coaching using low carb/carnivore, coaching high functioning autism spectrum, codependency recovery and general life coaching.
After having been a licensed addictions counselor since 1987 and many years as a practicing Buddhist I have retired my license and shifting my focus to recovery coaching and mindfulness counseling using Buddhist principles to promote happiness. I help with loosening the grip on attachments and aversion which lead to issues with food, substances, and unhealthy relationships with others and self. I have been helping people for over 30 years and I share my own recovery with my clients who I hold very dear.
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My specialties include ADHD, autism and neurodevelopmental differences, LGBQIA and transgender clients, school performance/non-compliance, child behavioral issues, parenting, and coaching through family life transitions.
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I strive to provide a welcoming, affirmative atmosphere for you to explore your strengths and areas for growth. I believe that all people are inherently valuable and capable of achieving the life they desire. However, sometimes we run into barriers along the way. I see my role as a collaborative guide; I'll provide support, skills, and a nonjudgmental space to be authentically yourself and explore the many facets of who you are and what you want for your life. Together, we will find strategies to overcome your personal challenges, clarify your goals, and chart the path to your best life.
My specialties include ADHD, autism and neurodevelopmental differences, LGBQIA and transgender clients, school performance/non-compliance, child behavioral issues, parenting, and coaching through family life transitions.
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I strive to provide a welcoming, affirmative atmosphere for you to explore your strengths and areas for growth. I believe that all people are inherently valuable and capable of achieving the life they desire. However, sometimes we run into barriers along the way. I see my role as a collaborative guide; I'll provide support, skills, and a nonjudgmental space to be authentically yourself and explore the many facets of who you are and what you want for your life. Together, we will find strategies to overcome your personal challenges, clarify your goals, and chart the path to your best life.
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I support clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities to live their best lives.
Life, with all its beauty, is filled with adversity. Clients I work with feel overwhelmed, like a failure, stuck, and unsure of how to manage all of life's demands. The clients I support are dealing with issues at work, school, in their relationships, or struggling with past traumas. I offer a space for clients to explore, reflect, and build practical skills to handle symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma.
I support clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities to live their best lives.
Life, with all its beauty, is filled with adversity. Clients I work with feel overwhelmed, like a failure, stuck, and unsure of how to manage all of life's demands. The clients I support are dealing with issues at work, school, in their relationships, or struggling with past traumas. I offer a space for clients to explore, reflect, and build practical skills to handle symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma.
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Creative Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CA LMFT, NV MFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reno, NV 89506
Ruth Pascale-Jones is a child development specialist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 35 years of experience with ages 0 to 21 years old. I specialize in Autism, ADHD, and Trauma. Using Play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, bibliotherapy, and animal assisted therapy. I have been using this prescriptive therapeutic approach to meet the individual needs of each family that comes to me. For the past 10 years I have worked in Sacramento and Placer County, helping families heal and grow.
Ruth Pascale-Jones is a child development specialist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 35 years of experience with ages 0 to 21 years old. I specialize in Autism, ADHD, and Trauma. Using Play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, bibliotherapy, and animal assisted therapy. I have been using this prescriptive therapeutic approach to meet the individual needs of each family that comes to me. For the past 10 years I have worked in Sacramento and Placer County, helping families heal and grow.
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I also work with foster and adoptive children, as well as, provide PCIT-ASD, to children with Level 1 or 2 autism.
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a big transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?
I also work with foster and adoptive children, as well as, provide PCIT-ASD, to children with Level 1 or 2 autism.
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a big transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?
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Jill Marlene Pellicciarini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, Psyc, MFT
Verified Verified
Reno, NV 89509
I work with individuals, couples and families who are seeking healing and a deeper understanding of the factors that influence their lives. I have worked with people recovering from abuse, trauma and grief, families with members on the Autism spectrum, couples trying to rediscover one another, families who are trying to start living in healthier ways and many others with a variety of issues. Each person is unique and part of a larger system that has helped them become who they are. I provide tools to help understand those systems, and develop behaviors that lead to greater self efficacy and a richer life experience.
I work with individuals, couples and families who are seeking healing and a deeper understanding of the factors that influence their lives. I have worked with people recovering from abuse, trauma and grief, families with members on the Autism spectrum, couples trying to rediscover one another, families who are trying to start living in healthier ways and many others with a variety of issues. Each person is unique and part of a larger system that has helped them become who they are. I provide tools to help understand those systems, and develop behaviors that lead to greater self efficacy and a richer life experience.
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It is a brave choice to take this first step towards healing. I am here to provide a space free of judgment where you will be free to explore and learn how to tackle any issue you are facing. I enjoy working with people through all walks of life. I have a warm, nurturing style, balanced with a dynamic approach to therapy. Some of my experience includes working with adolescents in crisis, children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), first responders, veterans, and those who identify with LGBTQ.
It is a brave choice to take this first step towards healing. I am here to provide a space free of judgment where you will be free to explore and learn how to tackle any issue you are facing. I enjoy working with people through all walks of life. I have a warm, nurturing style, balanced with a dynamic approach to therapy. Some of my experience includes working with adolescents in crisis, children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), first responders, veterans, and those who identify with LGBTQ.
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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.