Autism Therapists in Granite Bay, CA
Michaele Hawkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Granite Bay, CA 95746
I have extensive experience working with families living with autism and associated spectrum disorders.
I am a Christian therapist who provides a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore the issues that concern you the most. Are your relationships all they can be? Are you living your life to its highest potential? Embark on a journey of self-exploration with a caring professional.
I have extensive experience working with families living with autism and associated spectrum disorders.
I am a Christian therapist who provides a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore the issues that concern you the most. Are your relationships all they can be? Are you living your life to its highest potential? Embark on a journey of self-exploration with a caring professional.
I have experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Applied Behavior Analysis, Individual Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavior Management, Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Psychological Evaluations for Diagnostic Clarification and Treatment Planning.
Providing evaluations, behavioral services, and ongoing therapeutic services for individuals and couples. There are no guarantees therapy will give you what you want but it may increase your awareness and understanding. It could help you to adapt to different life problems, relational issues and to make more educated choices. Finding a balance between logic and emotions is critical but learning a way to make reactions to events constructive instead of destructive is essential for promoting growth and development in our life and in our relationships. I am past military and I will always welcome veterans and their families to treatment.
I have experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Applied Behavior Analysis, Individual Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavior Management, Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Psychological Evaluations for Diagnostic Clarification and Treatment Planning.
Providing evaluations, behavioral services, and ongoing therapeutic services for individuals and couples. There are no guarantees therapy will give you what you want but it may increase your awareness and understanding. It could help you to adapt to different life problems, relational issues and to make more educated choices. Finding a balance between logic and emotions is critical but learning a way to make reactions to events constructive instead of destructive is essential for promoting growth and development in our life and in our relationships. I am past military and I will always welcome veterans and their families to treatment.
Margot Frost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Granite Bay, CA 95746 (Online Only)
Do you suspect that you have ADHD or autism (formerly known as Asperger's), or that your mind has always worked a little differently? Do you feel like your suspected diagnosis is holding you back? Congratulations, you are in the right place. Whether it's relationship problems, job issues, or just feeling overwhelmed and disorganized, sometimes it can feel like you just can’t get it right, despite tremendous effort. Let's work together to change those self-destructive thought patterns and create a new narrative.
Do you suspect that you have ADHD or autism (formerly known as Asperger's), or that your mind has always worked a little differently? Do you feel like your suspected diagnosis is holding you back? Congratulations, you are in the right place. Whether it's relationship problems, job issues, or just feeling overwhelmed and disorganized, sometimes it can feel like you just can’t get it right, despite tremendous effort. Let's work together to change those self-destructive thought patterns and create a new narrative.
I provide psychological evaluations related to adult ADHD, child ADHD, adult autism, child autism, IQ testing, depression, anxiety, adoption, and personality.
I'm available for in-person testing and therapy in Rocklin, CA (Placer County, Sacramento Valley) and virtual services across California. I am a neurodiversity-affirmative and collaborative assessor who believes individuals are the experts of their own experiences. My goal is to work with you to expand your knowledge about yourself and to find answers to questions you may have about your mental health. I specialize in adult and child autism and ADHD evaluations, and also provide more comprehensive testing to look at anxiety, depression, or personality. To learn more about my services, visit BlossomingMindsPsych.com/assessment
I provide psychological evaluations related to adult ADHD, child ADHD, adult autism, child autism, IQ testing, depression, anxiety, adoption, and personality.
I'm available for in-person testing and therapy in Rocklin, CA (Placer County, Sacramento Valley) and virtual services across California. I am a neurodiversity-affirmative and collaborative assessor who believes individuals are the experts of their own experiences. My goal is to work with you to expand your knowledge about yourself and to find answers to questions you may have about your mental health. I specialize in adult and child autism and ADHD evaluations, and also provide more comprehensive testing to look at anxiety, depression, or personality. To learn more about my services, visit BlossomingMindsPsych.com/assessment
Dr. Kirsten Kuzirian
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Granite Bay, CA 95746
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I am a neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, Anxiety) affirming child/adolescent clinician. I enjoy supporting parents (check out my mindful parenting podcast at WideAwakeParenting.com) and kids with in person DBT, CBT and play therapy tools. I also complete ADHD, Autism and Specific Learning Disorder evaluations to identify your child's cognitive and emotional profile and make social, emotional and educational recommendations. My favorite part of this work is getting to know your family. We will use your family's strengths and value system to create comfortable solutions for you and your child.
Hi! I am a neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, Anxiety) affirming child/adolescent clinician. I enjoy supporting parents (check out my mindful parenting podcast at WideAwakeParenting.com) and kids with in person DBT, CBT and play therapy tools. I also complete ADHD, Autism and Specific Learning Disorder evaluations to identify your child's cognitive and emotional profile and make social, emotional and educational recommendations. My favorite part of this work is getting to know your family. We will use your family's strengths and value system to create comfortable solutions for you and your child.
I see children, adolescents, and adults in individual therapy who are struggling with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life cycle challenges, and trauma. At times the way people try to cope with and manage their past or present difficulties create additional barriers to feeling good, and fulfilling their hopes and goals. As a conscientious, professional, and compassionate clinician, I strive to provide a therapeutic relationship in which together we can think about, understand and help you work through those feelings and thoughts that are troubling, confusing and worrisome, and are perhaps getting in your way.
I see children, adolescents, and adults in individual therapy who are struggling with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life cycle challenges, and trauma. At times the way people try to cope with and manage their past or present difficulties create additional barriers to feeling good, and fulfilling their hopes and goals. As a conscientious, professional, and compassionate clinician, I strive to provide a therapeutic relationship in which together we can think about, understand and help you work through those feelings and thoughts that are troubling, confusing and worrisome, and are perhaps getting in your way.
Jilleen Jarrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Granite Bay, CA 95746 (Online Only)
It's exhausting to feel overwhelmed! Some days it feels like one more thing will push you over the edge. While you know that the constant state of stress is not healthy, you don't know what other options you have with everything that's on your plate. It could be from the stress of parenting, being a caregiver for a loved one, or just a life that feels unmanageable. It often feels impossible to appreciate or enjoy what you have because you are stuck with too much to handle on any given day. You know there's another way, but you haven't been able to consistently get there. You are frustrated and tired of feeling this way.
It's exhausting to feel overwhelmed! Some days it feels like one more thing will push you over the edge. While you know that the constant state of stress is not healthy, you don't know what other options you have with everything that's on your plate. It could be from the stress of parenting, being a caregiver for a loved one, or just a life that feels unmanageable. It often feels impossible to appreciate or enjoy what you have because you are stuck with too much to handle on any given day. You know there's another way, but you haven't been able to consistently get there. You are frustrated and tired of feeling this way.
Kira Christensen
Licensed Educational Psychologist, MS, LEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Granite Bay, CA 95746
If school is a constant struggle, or if you wonder if there's something else going on, like ADHD, anxiety, depression, dyslexia or other type of learning disability getting in the way of learning, you may be frustrated. I provide diagnostic assessments that find the reasons that explain the difficulties, and provide necessary recommendations. I'm able to determine the presence of learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention deficits such as ADHD, and other disabilities in order to provide solution focused recommendations and supports.
If school is a constant struggle, or if you wonder if there's something else going on, like ADHD, anxiety, depression, dyslexia or other type of learning disability getting in the way of learning, you may be frustrated. I provide diagnostic assessments that find the reasons that explain the difficulties, and provide necessary recommendations. I'm able to determine the presence of learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention deficits such as ADHD, and other disabilities in order to provide solution focused recommendations and supports.
Blue Sky Counseling Center Pediatric Specialist
Counselor, PsyD, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Granite Bay, CA 95746
Neurodiversity welcome Judgement free parenting zone! Sometimes you just want to problem solve. Why didn't they tell us parenting was so hard! We understand that sometimes you need to just problem solve and learn coping tools. Maybe parent alignment is challenged by challenging kids. We partner with you to help mend important relationships, learn healthier coping skills, add positive strategies, and live without self harm We have experience in intensive hospital/outpatient step down DBT. We offer specialized experience in clinical child adolescent psychotherapy, family/college mental health, and education/medical collaboration.
Neurodiversity welcome Judgement free parenting zone! Sometimes you just want to problem solve. Why didn't they tell us parenting was so hard! We understand that sometimes you need to just problem solve and learn coping tools. Maybe parent alignment is challenged by challenging kids. We partner with you to help mend important relationships, learn healthier coping skills, add positive strategies, and live without self harm We have experience in intensive hospital/outpatient step down DBT. We offer specialized experience in clinical child adolescent psychotherapy, family/college mental health, and education/medical collaboration.
Is your child or adolescent defiant? Angry? Aggressive? Disrespectful? Hyper? Impulsive? Inattentive? Anxious or Depressed? I can help! I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents and their families. I have spent my career focusing on helping families with children and adolescents who have disruptive behaviors, symptoms of depression or anxiety, or experience with trauma.
Is your child or adolescent defiant? Angry? Aggressive? Disrespectful? Hyper? Impulsive? Inattentive? Anxious or Depressed? I can help! I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents and their families. I have spent my career focusing on helping families with children and adolescents who have disruptive behaviors, symptoms of depression or anxiety, or experience with trauma.
Dr. Volker has over 25 years of clinical experience and will provide a safe, warm and healing environment for you and your loved ones. I believe in collaborating with you to select treatment goals that bring health, happiness and success to your life. Therapy can help when you are feeling sad, empty or hopeless; experiencing anxiety; feeling irritable and annoyed; experiencing conflict in a relationship; experiencing intrusive or upsetting memories; grieving the loss of a loved one; repeating familiar unsuccessful patterns; or adjusting to a transition in your life.
Dr. Volker has over 25 years of clinical experience and will provide a safe, warm and healing environment for you and your loved ones. I believe in collaborating with you to select treatment goals that bring health, happiness and success to your life. Therapy can help when you are feeling sad, empty or hopeless; experiencing anxiety; feeling irritable and annoyed; experiencing conflict in a relationship; experiencing intrusive or upsetting memories; grieving the loss of a loved one; repeating familiar unsuccessful patterns; or adjusting to a transition in your life.
We provide a full spectrum of services for mental health concerns in order to be of service to the community. We are goal/plan oriented to assist patients in overcoming obstacles in their lives. We very much provide an eclectic approach that is often inclusive of a variety of theories/treatments in order to meet the needs of each patient .
We provide a full spectrum of services for mental health concerns in order to be of service to the community. We are goal/plan oriented to assist patients in overcoming obstacles in their lives. We very much provide an eclectic approach that is often inclusive of a variety of theories/treatments in order to meet the needs of each patient .
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked 20+ years with children and adults who have experienced mental health challenges related to anxiety, depression, disharmonious/conflictual relationships, parenting/co-parenting, and early childhood trauma. My approach is simple: Meet people where they are at from a compassionate, non-judgmental, and honest perspective. I use a collection of therapeutic techniques specific to the needs of the person, and my underlying philosophy is to facilitate conversations that evoke critical thinking so that people can master the skills necessary to resolve their own issues.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked 20+ years with children and adults who have experienced mental health challenges related to anxiety, depression, disharmonious/conflictual relationships, parenting/co-parenting, and early childhood trauma. My approach is simple: Meet people where they are at from a compassionate, non-judgmental, and honest perspective. I use a collection of therapeutic techniques specific to the needs of the person, and my underlying philosophy is to facilitate conversations that evoke critical thinking so that people can master the skills necessary to resolve their own issues.
Shanell Niemeyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PPS , MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Granite Bay, CA 94756
My passion is to empower clients with practical tools and strategies so that they may thrive and reach their God-given potential! My speciality is working with pre-teens though young adulthood who may be struggling with stress, confidence, social skills, or managing a disability or ongoing illness. I especially enjoy working with those with IEP's and 504 Plans. I strive to build a foundation of trust and partnership as to empower clients to make change. Strategies discussed in session and routinely applied by the client are essential to client progress and goal achievement!
My passion is to empower clients with practical tools and strategies so that they may thrive and reach their God-given potential! My speciality is working with pre-teens though young adulthood who may be struggling with stress, confidence, social skills, or managing a disability or ongoing illness. I especially enjoy working with those with IEP's and 504 Plans. I strive to build a foundation of trust and partnership as to empower clients to make change. Strategies discussed in session and routinely applied by the client are essential to client progress and goal achievement!
I'm a Parenting Coach who helps parents Yell Less and Smile More! I help parents of strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodiverse kids ages 2-18 to confidently and effectively respond to their child's challenging behavior so they can build a great relationship with their kids and enjoy their family time.
I'm a Parenting Coach who helps parents Yell Less and Smile More! I help parents of strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodiverse kids ages 2-18 to confidently and effectively respond to their child's challenging behavior so they can build a great relationship with their kids and enjoy their family time.
Alta Briggs
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Granite Bay, CA 95746
I'm so happy you are here! Deciding to seek out therapy for yourself or someone you love is a big step. I'm so proud of you and would be honored to work with you on your journey. Growing up as a human on Earth can be an emotional experience. Whether you are a child now or looking to connect with your inner child, therapy can be a great place to find hope, healing, and happiness.
I'm so happy you are here! Deciding to seek out therapy for yourself or someone you love is a big step. I'm so proud of you and would be honored to work with you on your journey. Growing up as a human on Earth can be an emotional experience. Whether you are a child now or looking to connect with your inner child, therapy can be a great place to find hope, healing, and happiness.
I provide psychological assessment for children, adolescents, and adults for disorders such as ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Personality Disorders, and Neurocognitive Disorders.
I am Dr. Michelle Linquist and I am excited about the possibility of working with you! I obtained my Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology at Pepperdine University, and I have been licensed since 2017. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Jerry L. Pettis VA in Loma Linda, CA where I worked with veterans with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse problems. I accrued my post-doctoral training through California Parenting Institute in Santa Rosa and St. John's Program for Real Change in Sacramento. This training afforded me the opportunity to work with families and homeless women with a variety of mental health problems.
I provide psychological assessment for children, adolescents, and adults for disorders such as ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Personality Disorders, and Neurocognitive Disorders.
I am Dr. Michelle Linquist and I am excited about the possibility of working with you! I obtained my Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology at Pepperdine University, and I have been licensed since 2017. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Jerry L. Pettis VA in Loma Linda, CA where I worked with veterans with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse problems. I accrued my post-doctoral training through California Parenting Institute in Santa Rosa and St. John's Program for Real Change in Sacramento. This training afforded me the opportunity to work with families and homeless women with a variety of mental health problems.
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dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), ADHD, Autism, executive functioning, slow processing, creativity, anxiety, and depression.
I provide assessment services for children, teens, and adults to answer questions such as: 1) How does my child or how do I learn best? 2) Why is my child or why am I struggling in a particular area and what can help? and 3) What resources and accommodations may be helpful? Assessment reports provide a blueprint for a person's learning, social, processing, and emotional development. Assessments can look at one specific area or many areas depending on the testing questions.
dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), ADHD, Autism, executive functioning, slow processing, creativity, anxiety, and depression.
I provide assessment services for children, teens, and adults to answer questions such as: 1) How does my child or how do I learn best? 2) Why is my child or why am I struggling in a particular area and what can help? and 3) What resources and accommodations may be helpful? Assessment reports provide a blueprint for a person's learning, social, processing, and emotional development. Assessments can look at one specific area or many areas depending on the testing questions.
You know there's more to life than the loneliness, frustration, and fatigue you somehow keep coming back to. Despite the many times you've mustered the strength to push through and keep trying, sometimes you feel like true lasting change is hopeless. But something in you keeps calling, drawing you forward in search of the ease, passion, inspiration, and freedom you're longing for.
You know there's more to life than the loneliness, frustration, and fatigue you somehow keep coming back to. Despite the many times you've mustered the strength to push through and keep trying, sometimes you feel like true lasting change is hopeless. But something in you keeps calling, drawing you forward in search of the ease, passion, inspiration, and freedom you're longing for.
I love collaborating with my clients in creating and sustaining the changes they wish to make and surprising them with how quickly and deeply these changes can take place. I have extensive experience with chronic illness, chronic pain, physical and emotional trauma, spirituality, parenting issues, grief and dying, and men's sexuality.
I love collaborating with my clients in creating and sustaining the changes they wish to make and surprising them with how quickly and deeply these changes can take place. I have extensive experience with chronic illness, chronic pain, physical and emotional trauma, spirituality, parenting issues, grief and dying, and men's sexuality.
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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.