Autism Therapists in Kentfield, CA
I provide developmental assessments (identifying the presence of autism and other developmental differences), ADHD diagnosis, and personality/mood evaluations.
You may be here because you have unanswered questions or concerns about your child. You may be wondering if your child's development is on track. You may have concerns about their ability to focus and be successful in school. Your child may be struggling in their social relationships or you may be struggling to manage their challenging behaviors. As parents, it is heart-wrenching when we realize our children are struggling and we don't know how best to support them.
I provide developmental assessments (identifying the presence of autism and other developmental differences), ADHD diagnosis, and personality/mood evaluations.
You may be here because you have unanswered questions or concerns about your child. You may be wondering if your child's development is on track. You may have concerns about their ability to focus and be successful in school. Your child may be struggling in their social relationships or you may be struggling to manage their challenging behaviors. As parents, it is heart-wrenching when we realize our children are struggling and we don't know how best to support them.
I help people to heal from past trauma, break destructive patterns, and have more meaningful connections to others. I have experience treating many common issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. My primary focus is on working with clients in the addiction recovery community. I also enjoy working with neurodiverse adults and teens (with diagnoses like Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD) and their families.
I help people to heal from past trauma, break destructive patterns, and have more meaningful connections to others. I have experience treating many common issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. My primary focus is on working with clients in the addiction recovery community. I also enjoy working with neurodiverse adults and teens (with diagnoses like Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD) and their families.
I can assist you and your child with the following: executive function deficits, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (in children and adults), Autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorder, behavior problems, social issues, emotional issues such as anger management, homework struggles, and test anxiety.
Children and adolescents struggle in school for many different reasons. If your child is struggling academically, a detailed assessment is the best way to understand the true causes of these struggles. I have tested and helped hundreds of clients with a wide spectrum of struggles. In addition to assessment, I offer treatments including individual counseling, family counseling, consultation, and parenting advice. I have counseled many clients in all stages of life to help them overcome many difficulties.
I can assist you and your child with the following: executive function deficits, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (in children and adults), Autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorder, behavior problems, social issues, emotional issues such as anger management, homework struggles, and test anxiety.
Children and adolescents struggle in school for many different reasons. If your child is struggling academically, a detailed assessment is the best way to understand the true causes of these struggles. I have tested and helped hundreds of clients with a wide spectrum of struggles. In addition to assessment, I offer treatments including individual counseling, family counseling, consultation, and parenting advice. I have counseled many clients in all stages of life to help them overcome many difficulties.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in evidence-based therapy and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. My expertise is in serving individuals struggling with issues related to anxiety (i.e. OCD, phobias, panic, social anxiety, selective mutism, separation anxiety), mood (i.e. depression, emotion dysregulation, bipolar), ADHD, Autism, trauma, eating disorders, behavioral challenges, and learning difficulties. I also provide consultation to parents and schools. My approach is grounded in empirically supported treatments, which I adapt to meet the unique strengths and needs of each individual.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in evidence-based therapy and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. My expertise is in serving individuals struggling with issues related to anxiety (i.e. OCD, phobias, panic, social anxiety, selective mutism, separation anxiety), mood (i.e. depression, emotion dysregulation, bipolar), ADHD, Autism, trauma, eating disorders, behavioral challenges, and learning difficulties. I also provide consultation to parents and schools. My approach is grounded in empirically supported treatments, which I adapt to meet the unique strengths and needs of each individual.
I believe everything has meaning, even pain. Oftentimes, the function of such suffering feels unclear or arbitrary. My approach to the work seeks to understand the motives and desires (both conscious and unconscious) that are maintaining painful patterns that feel hard to break. Through embarking on this journey together, it becomes easier to face uncomfortable truths that have stifled your growth in some way while gaining new tools for deeper fulfillment. I hope to provide an opportunity to increase insight while relating to yourself and others in a new way that allows for more authenticity, playfulness and connection in your life.
I believe everything has meaning, even pain. Oftentimes, the function of such suffering feels unclear or arbitrary. My approach to the work seeks to understand the motives and desires (both conscious and unconscious) that are maintaining painful patterns that feel hard to break. Through embarking on this journey together, it becomes easier to face uncomfortable truths that have stifled your growth in some way while gaining new tools for deeper fulfillment. I hope to provide an opportunity to increase insight while relating to yourself and others in a new way that allows for more authenticity, playfulness and connection in your life.
Childhood, adolescence, and early adult years are times of great potential. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities that inevitably arise as young people move through these foundational stages of development. I work creatively with clients to optimize growth and learning, offering solutions to challenges that arise for individuals, between family members, within peer groups and at school.
Childhood, adolescence, and early adult years are times of great potential. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities that inevitably arise as young people move through these foundational stages of development. I work creatively with clients to optimize growth and learning, offering solutions to challenges that arise for individuals, between family members, within peer groups and at school.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. I have been working in the Bay Area for 10 years now as a psychotherapist. I have experience working with adolescents, couples and children. I believe that therapy is a collaborative relationship that can transform a persons perspective. I utilize many different therapeutic approaches such as DBT and emotion focused therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. I have been working in the Bay Area for 10 years now as a psychotherapist. I have experience working with adolescents, couples and children. I believe that therapy is a collaborative relationship that can transform a persons perspective. I utilize many different therapeutic approaches such as DBT and emotion focused therapy.
I hope you will consider me a trusted ally in your journey to personal and professional growth. My mission is to provide you with the tools and support needed to create a life filled with joy and fulfillment. I believe in the power of genuine connection and practical guidance to help you navigate through life's challenges with confidence and resilience.
I hope you will consider me a trusted ally in your journey to personal and professional growth. My mission is to provide you with the tools and support needed to create a life filled with joy and fulfillment. I believe in the power of genuine connection and practical guidance to help you navigate through life's challenges with confidence and resilience.
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Sylvan Streightiff
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, ATR-P
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925 (Online Only)
My desire to help others is directly motivated by my lived experience with Autism and Chronic Illness (T1D and Celiac).
As an ADHD, Autism, Chronic Illness, and Complex Trauma specialist, I understand how navigating life can be exhausting and confusing. At times, it can be overwhelming and debilitating, leaving you to feel numb, isolated, and misunderstood. This is where I can help! You are deserving of relief from anxiety, grief, and pain. You are worthy of inspiration. With me, your thoughts and emotions are welcomed without judgement. Together, we can work collaboratively to meet your needs, understand perceptions, cultivate your strengths, improve relationships and self-esteem, and achieve personal growth.
My desire to help others is directly motivated by my lived experience with Autism and Chronic Illness (T1D and Celiac).
As an ADHD, Autism, Chronic Illness, and Complex Trauma specialist, I understand how navigating life can be exhausting and confusing. At times, it can be overwhelming and debilitating, leaving you to feel numb, isolated, and misunderstood. This is where I can help! You are deserving of relief from anxiety, grief, and pain. You are worthy of inspiration. With me, your thoughts and emotions are welcomed without judgement. Together, we can work collaboratively to meet your needs, understand perceptions, cultivate your strengths, improve relationships and self-esteem, and achieve personal growth.
When your child or teen is having a tough time, all you want is for them to feel better. You want them to feel happier, calmer, and able to manage whatever life throws at them. You need a therapist who understands your unique child as well as the challenges you face as a parent, who can teach important skills with humor, patience, and compassion to help your child cope with big emotions now and in the future. If you are concerned that your child has a learning disability or autism, I offer assessment that focuses on their strengths and how to support them in all environments.
When your child or teen is having a tough time, all you want is for them to feel better. You want them to feel happier, calmer, and able to manage whatever life throws at them. You need a therapist who understands your unique child as well as the challenges you face as a parent, who can teach important skills with humor, patience, and compassion to help your child cope with big emotions now and in the future. If you are concerned that your child has a learning disability or autism, I offer assessment that focuses on their strengths and how to support them in all environments.
Andrea DeRochi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925 (Online Only)
I treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
Struggling to find your way at school, work or in relationships is a part of living. But when anxiety, depression, relationship and learning problems are present the struggle can be overwhelming. Working together we will identify a path forward that offers hope and healing.
I treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
Struggling to find your way at school, work or in relationships is a part of living. But when anxiety, depression, relationship and learning problems are present the struggle can be overwhelming. Working together we will identify a path forward that offers hope and healing.
Ryan Gertz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901
I provide support to individuals, couples and children who want a sense of meaning, authenticity and agency in their lives. Challenges I work with are trauma( PTSD & CPTSD), anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity issues, mens issues, ADHD/ Autism/neurodivergence, eco-anxiety and psychedelic integration. I help couples recognize repeating patterns, substituting defensiveness with clear vulnerable communication, and strengthen intimacy.
I provide support to individuals, couples and children who want a sense of meaning, authenticity and agency in their lives. Challenges I work with are trauma( PTSD & CPTSD), anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity issues, mens issues, ADHD/ Autism/neurodivergence, eco-anxiety and psychedelic integration. I help couples recognize repeating patterns, substituting defensiveness with clear vulnerable communication, and strengthen intimacy.
Currently, no waitlist. Scheduling Wed-Thurs. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" (Helen Keller). My work aims to reduce suffering through evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. I have extensive experience treating trauma survivors and with the refugee, asylum-seeker, and immigrant communities. My practice has focused on people of color; clients with serious mental illness; and individuals with justice system-involvement, neurodivergence (esp. autism), and HIV.
Currently, no waitlist. Scheduling Wed-Thurs. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" (Helen Keller). My work aims to reduce suffering through evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. I have extensive experience treating trauma survivors and with the refugee, asylum-seeker, and immigrant communities. My practice has focused on people of color; clients with serious mental illness; and individuals with justice system-involvement, neurodivergence (esp. autism), and HIV.
Sophia Denardo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901 (Online Only)
All sessions are through the ADHD/ Autism perspective and how trauma and other struggles require a unique treatment.
When it comes to having ADHD, it feels as though there are five steps to complete before showing up to the start line everyone else begins at automatically. Underneath the outward mask can be feelings of isolation, being misunderstood, experiences of rejection, depression, anxiety, and a constant state of burn out always on the horizon. As a therapist for ADHD, the neurodivergent lens is applied from start to finish with a focus on learning how to communicate needs to help move through life's struggles. My goal is to help you build a strong and mindful relationship with yourself and curate how that self moves with the world.
All sessions are through the ADHD/ Autism perspective and how trauma and other struggles require a unique treatment.
When it comes to having ADHD, it feels as though there are five steps to complete before showing up to the start line everyone else begins at automatically. Underneath the outward mask can be feelings of isolation, being misunderstood, experiences of rejection, depression, anxiety, and a constant state of burn out always on the horizon. As a therapist for ADHD, the neurodivergent lens is applied from start to finish with a focus on learning how to communicate needs to help move through life's struggles. My goal is to help you build a strong and mindful relationship with yourself and curate how that self moves with the world.
I have been in practice for nearly 20 years. I treat children, teens and adults who have difficulty with social skills, suffer from social anxiety, or difficulty with emotional regulation. I offer individual and group therapy for those struggling with communication, understanding their emotions, and understanding themselves in the context of their relationships with others. I help adults, teens, and children improve their self-esteem, learn better communication skills, and enjoy more satisfying relationships with friends and family.
I have been in practice for nearly 20 years. I treat children, teens and adults who have difficulty with social skills, suffer from social anxiety, or difficulty with emotional regulation. I offer individual and group therapy for those struggling with communication, understanding their emotions, and understanding themselves in the context of their relationships with others. I help adults, teens, and children improve their self-esteem, learn better communication skills, and enjoy more satisfying relationships with friends and family.
**Dr. Chambers is not a therapist and he does not do therapy or any form of treatment. My Philosophy is that you need to diagnose the problem accurately before you can fix the problem! Neuropsychological Evaluations, ADHD Testing, Learning Disability Evaluations, Mental Health Diagnostic Testing, Expert Testimony, Civil Litigation, Court Related Testing, 504 Plans, IEP's, IDEA Accommodations, MCAT Accommodations, Workplace Accommodations, Capacity Evaluations, Wills & Trusts, and much more! Dr. Chambers is a neuropsychologist that offers a wide range of testing and evaluative services for forensic [legal matters] and non-forensic matters. We do not accept insurance.
**Dr. Chambers is not a therapist and he does not do therapy or any form of treatment. My Philosophy is that you need to diagnose the problem accurately before you can fix the problem! Neuropsychological Evaluations, ADHD Testing, Learning Disability Evaluations, Mental Health Diagnostic Testing, Expert Testimony, Civil Litigation, Court Related Testing, 504 Plans, IEP's, IDEA Accommodations, MCAT Accommodations, Workplace Accommodations, Capacity Evaluations, Wills & Trusts, and much more! Dr. Chambers is a neuropsychologist that offers a wide range of testing and evaluative services for forensic [legal matters] and non-forensic matters. We do not accept insurance.
Iain Jasko
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, and am particularly passionate about working with transgender & gender-nonconforming teens and adults. As a trans-identified provider, I bring a firsthand understanding of the challenges and nuances of identity exploration, allowing me to offer empathetic and affirming support to a diverse array of individuals. I am skilled at supporting clients in navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relational concerns.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, and am particularly passionate about working with transgender & gender-nonconforming teens and adults. As a trans-identified provider, I bring a firsthand understanding of the challenges and nuances of identity exploration, allowing me to offer empathetic and affirming support to a diverse array of individuals. I am skilled at supporting clients in navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relational concerns.
Any scary event or even a medical diagnosis can wreak havoc & any daily routine is quickly found unmanageable. If the physical body fails you, it affects your mood. If emotions are out of wack, it affects your health. Either way, you deserve to feel in control and you can reclaim control. The goal is to highlight your strengths and minimize or eliminate any obstacles to healthy wellness. A direct benefit of engaging in effective help elevates your protective factors against emotional decay now a known correlate with disease. Together we can restore a sense of control, balance, and develop your future goals. You deserve to be happy.
Any scary event or even a medical diagnosis can wreak havoc & any daily routine is quickly found unmanageable. If the physical body fails you, it affects your mood. If emotions are out of wack, it affects your health. Either way, you deserve to feel in control and you can reclaim control. The goal is to highlight your strengths and minimize or eliminate any obstacles to healthy wellness. A direct benefit of engaging in effective help elevates your protective factors against emotional decay now a known correlate with disease. Together we can restore a sense of control, balance, and develop your future goals. You deserve to be happy.
If you are seeking a deeper understanding of why you or your child struggles with focusing or learning, then I can help clarify what is getting in the way of reaching one's full potential. You may wonder if there is a name for the difficulty (e.g., is it dyslexia? ADHD?) or you may be unsure if having such a name would be helpful. More importantly, you are wanting a better sense of the strengths and weaknesses that you or you child have and what strategies and interventions would be most helpful.
If you are seeking a deeper understanding of why you or your child struggles with focusing or learning, then I can help clarify what is getting in the way of reaching one's full potential. You may wonder if there is a name for the difficulty (e.g., is it dyslexia? ADHD?) or you may be unsure if having such a name would be helpful. More importantly, you are wanting a better sense of the strengths and weaknesses that you or you child have and what strategies and interventions would be most helpful.
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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.