Autism Therapists in Rancho Cordova, CA
Every Heart Dreams Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, ALPCC
Verified Verified
Rancho Cordova, CA 95655
My name is Devin Eastman and I have four years of experience working with Neurofeedback. I am an ALPCC with a focus on working with children and adolescents. I conduct therapy appointments in person or online and Neurofeedback appointments in East Sacramento. I look forward to connecting and discussing how we can meet your mental health goals.
My name is Devin Eastman and I have four years of experience working with Neurofeedback. I am an ALPCC with a focus on working with children and adolescents. I conduct therapy appointments in person or online and Neurofeedback appointments in East Sacramento. I look forward to connecting and discussing how we can meet your mental health goals.
Marlana Pierson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (Online Only)
Hi. My name is Mar. I’m so glad you are here. Life is a continuing journey of self discovery, every step of the way. My goal is to help you learn more about yourself so that you can become the best version of yourself. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults of all ages who are struggling to find their purpose in life. Together we will figure out what is holding you back, learn new habits and skills for a healthy mind and navigate this crazy thing called “life”. I truly believe that if we explore our thoughts, feelings, values and past experiences we can better understand our current behaviors
Hi. My name is Mar. I’m so glad you are here. Life is a continuing journey of self discovery, every step of the way. My goal is to help you learn more about yourself so that you can become the best version of yourself. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults of all ages who are struggling to find their purpose in life. Together we will figure out what is holding you back, learn new habits and skills for a healthy mind and navigate this crazy thing called “life”. I truly believe that if we explore our thoughts, feelings, values and past experiences we can better understand our current behaviors
I understand how complicated life can become, leading to such challenges as divorce, struggles raising children, blended families, difficult relationships, trauma, and loss. The ways you have adapted to those challenges may no longer work for you and we can discover new strengths and interactional patterns that can make life easier and simpler. I have helped individuals deal with anxiety and depression, and move through times of loss and trauma. I approach people with authenticity, honesty and openness.
I understand how complicated life can become, leading to such challenges as divorce, struggles raising children, blended families, difficult relationships, trauma, and loss. The ways you have adapted to those challenges may no longer work for you and we can discover new strengths and interactional patterns that can make life easier and simpler. I have helped individuals deal with anxiety and depression, and move through times of loss and trauma. I approach people with authenticity, honesty and openness.
Julie Strathdee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cordova, CA 95655
You’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, and searching for relief, and quite frankly, getting pretty desperate. That "best life" others seem to live feels just beyond reach, with a little progress one day, then sliding all the way back to where you started. It’s exhausting. You logically know you’ve overcome so much, but where is that strength everyone says you have? Together, we can foster compassion for the coping skills you’ve used to survive. These strategies deserve acknowledgment and appreciation because they have kept you alive.
You’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, and searching for relief, and quite frankly, getting pretty desperate. That "best life" others seem to live feels just beyond reach, with a little progress one day, then sliding all the way back to where you started. It’s exhausting. You logically know you’ve overcome so much, but where is that strength everyone says you have? Together, we can foster compassion for the coping skills you’ve used to survive. These strategies deserve acknowledgment and appreciation because they have kept you alive.
Karen Fox
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
If you feel like a fish tasked with climbing a tree and you just can’t seem to ever get it right, it would make sense that our besties, Anxiety, Overwhelm, and that gnawing sensation of Not-Enoughness, tend to show up. They can be exhausting, but you don’t have to manage them alone. Healing happens when we feel seen and understood by another, which can ease the path towards greater self-acceptance, joy, authenticity, and a deeper connection with yourself and others.
If you feel like a fish tasked with climbing a tree and you just can’t seem to ever get it right, it would make sense that our besties, Anxiety, Overwhelm, and that gnawing sensation of Not-Enoughness, tend to show up. They can be exhausting, but you don’t have to manage them alone. Healing happens when we feel seen and understood by another, which can ease the path towards greater self-acceptance, joy, authenticity, and a deeper connection with yourself and others.
If you don’t have it figured out, then you’re in the right place. A lot of the inner conflict we experience corresponds with the degree to which we are aware or unaware of the deeper parts of ourselves. I believe that everyone in their authenticity is whole, and the challenge of life is to connect with your wholeness. Therapy is the process of learning how to integrate the different parts of ourselves – our emotions, ideas, beliefs, identities, into a healthy unified experience of life. In other words, we can learn to live authentically when we stop denying, suppressing, or rejecting any part of ourselves.
If you don’t have it figured out, then you’re in the right place. A lot of the inner conflict we experience corresponds with the degree to which we are aware or unaware of the deeper parts of ourselves. I believe that everyone in their authenticity is whole, and the challenge of life is to connect with your wholeness. Therapy is the process of learning how to integrate the different parts of ourselves – our emotions, ideas, beliefs, identities, into a healthy unified experience of life. In other words, we can learn to live authentically when we stop denying, suppressing, or rejecting any part of ourselves.
Dawn Mehalakis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cordova, CA 95655 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I have been working as a therapist for 13 years. In my work, I am fortunate to have worked with both children and adults struggling in childhood abuse, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. In addition, I work with adults with Substance Abuse Disorder, caregivers caring for a mentally ill loved one, functional life skills, relationship issues, and parenting.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I have been working as a therapist for 13 years. In my work, I am fortunate to have worked with both children and adults struggling in childhood abuse, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. In addition, I work with adults with Substance Abuse Disorder, caregivers caring for a mentally ill loved one, functional life skills, relationship issues, and parenting.
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Taylor Baldwin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95864 (Online Only)
I also have experience providing sensitive and trauma-informed care to people with PTSD, autism, ADHD, psychosis, etc.
Therapy can be a powerful tool in deepening relationships, moving through pain, tolerating discomfort, and understanding the unknown! My therapeutic work is rooted in guiding clients to realize their own potential. I develop an empathic, therapeutic relationship with my clients to generate self-directed change. By meeting you where you are at, and helping you see parts of yourself that may feel inaccessible, we can move toward you living life the way you want to.
I also have experience providing sensitive and trauma-informed care to people with PTSD, autism, ADHD, psychosis, etc.
Therapy can be a powerful tool in deepening relationships, moving through pain, tolerating discomfort, and understanding the unknown! My therapeutic work is rooted in guiding clients to realize their own potential. I develop an empathic, therapeutic relationship with my clients to generate self-directed change. By meeting you where you are at, and helping you see parts of yourself that may feel inaccessible, we can move toward you living life the way you want to.
Jordan Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new weekly individual clients for Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons! - I have 3 main specialties: trauma healing, gender exploration & transition, and supporting adults with ADHD/autism in navigating a world not set up to accommodate your needs. If your emotions feel "too big" all the time or upsetting memories are intruding on your current life, I can work with you to find ways to make the past stay in the past and find sustainable ways to express and cope with your feelings. I also help folks explore access needs and gain self-acceptance around disability.
Currently accepting new weekly individual clients for Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons! - I have 3 main specialties: trauma healing, gender exploration & transition, and supporting adults with ADHD/autism in navigating a world not set up to accommodate your needs. If your emotions feel "too big" all the time or upsetting memories are intruding on your current life, I can work with you to find ways to make the past stay in the past and find sustainable ways to express and cope with your feelings. I also help folks explore access needs and gain self-acceptance around disability.
City of Trees offers psychological assessment for children and teens. We offer comprehensive assessments for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disability. We also offer developmental assessments for children ages 2-5.
City of Trees offers psychological assessment for children and teens. We offer comprehensive assessments for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disability. We also offer developmental assessments for children ages 2-5.
Margot Frost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gold River, CA 95670 (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.
Grace Lagerstrom
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
I work with teenagers and young adults who are struggling with Anxiety and or Depression, who are feeling stuck or lost, or unsure which direction to take in school or life. I specialize in “Adulting” and Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s), but am happy to work with anyone motivated to change their life. I also work with those who feel like who they aren't good enough, like they’re different or broken, and are tired of trying so hard. I also work with their family member’s and partners of individuals with ASD, who are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure how to help. I also provide EMDR therapy.
I work with teenagers and young adults who are struggling with Anxiety and or Depression, who are feeling stuck or lost, or unsure which direction to take in school or life. I specialize in “Adulting” and Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s), but am happy to work with anyone motivated to change their life. I also work with those who feel like who they aren't good enough, like they’re different or broken, and are tired of trying so hard. I also work with their family member’s and partners of individuals with ASD, who are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure how to help. I also provide EMDR therapy.
Kyleiann O'Connor
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC, RN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carmichael, CA 95608
I love cycling, football, movies, reading, spending time with loved ones, and helping others. My ideal client is willing to be vulnerable and transparent. Someone who knows what it is to struggle but also wants to improve their life. I have 15 years of experience as a Registered Nurse working with babies, children, and adults. I am also a mom to a child on the autism spectrum. I use these experiences to enhance my relationship with the people I work with. I desire to help others heal, grow, and reach their fullest potential. Life is hard, I have experienced a lot of hardship, but there is beauty to be found if we seek it.
I love cycling, football, movies, reading, spending time with loved ones, and helping others. My ideal client is willing to be vulnerable and transparent. Someone who knows what it is to struggle but also wants to improve their life. I have 15 years of experience as a Registered Nurse working with babies, children, and adults. I am also a mom to a child on the autism spectrum. I use these experiences to enhance my relationship with the people I work with. I desire to help others heal, grow, and reach their fullest potential. Life is hard, I have experienced a lot of hardship, but there is beauty to be found if we seek it.
My specialties include learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), ADHD, and autism in students from preschool through college.
My name is Stephanie Hewitt, and I am a licensed educational psychologist and founder of Learning Pathways. I specialize in helping students find a pathway to success by discovering how their unique brain works and how their families and school can support them and set them up for success.
My specialties include learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), ADHD, and autism in students from preschool through college.
My name is Stephanie Hewitt, and I am a licensed educational psychologist and founder of Learning Pathways. I specialize in helping students find a pathway to success by discovering how their unique brain works and how their families and school can support them and set them up for success.
Early intervention is key when it comes to future outcomes for children with autism and other developmental disorders.
I am a BCBA specializing in pediatric behavior therapy services. I have a BA in Linguistics with a focus on atypical language development and a M Ed. in Educational Psychology for Multiple Severe Disabilities with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders. I started my practice in 2015 in Atlanta, GA. I work with children and adolescents who have Autism and other developmental difference. My passion is helping children develop communication and language skills, functional/adaptive daily living skills and social skills and supporting parents and families of children with developmental disorders.
Early intervention is key when it comes to future outcomes for children with autism and other developmental disorders.
I am a BCBA specializing in pediatric behavior therapy services. I have a BA in Linguistics with a focus on atypical language development and a M Ed. in Educational Psychology for Multiple Severe Disabilities with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders. I started my practice in 2015 in Atlanta, GA. I work with children and adolescents who have Autism and other developmental difference. My passion is helping children develop communication and language skills, functional/adaptive daily living skills and social skills and supporting parents and families of children with developmental disorders.
Noe is a queer, Latinx, neuro diverse, disability specialist and mental health therapist that focuses his treatment on working with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities. Clients of Noe typically have a hard time connecting to other therapist, have behavioral outbursts at home and/or school/work, strained relationships with others, can’t find a knowledgeable therapist in autism and or developmental disabilities, problems with regulating emotions and difficulty with coping with life's everyday stresses. Noe provides support with IEP's, IPP's, getting services, individual and group therapy and social skills groups.
Noe is a queer, Latinx, neuro diverse, disability specialist and mental health therapist that focuses his treatment on working with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities. Clients of Noe typically have a hard time connecting to other therapist, have behavioral outbursts at home and/or school/work, strained relationships with others, can’t find a knowledgeable therapist in autism and or developmental disabilities, problems with regulating emotions and difficulty with coping with life's everyday stresses. Noe provides support with IEP's, IPP's, getting services, individual and group therapy and social skills groups.
Reward Learning, LLC.
Licensed Educational Psychologist, MA, LEP, ABSNP
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95841
Are you seeking answers about learning-related needs. A thorough evaluation is needed to accurately figure that out and to diagnose or "rule out" a Specific Learning Disorder (like dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia), ADHD, Autism, or an Intellectual Disability. It will result in recommendations based on a client's unique learning profile. Some may seek testing for other reasons. For example, a college student who has a disability may be entitled to accommodations in school, and for exams. A comprehensive assessment is adapted to meet each person's needs. As a highly skilled Licensed Educational Psychologist, Reed can help.
Are you seeking answers about learning-related needs. A thorough evaluation is needed to accurately figure that out and to diagnose or "rule out" a Specific Learning Disorder (like dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia), ADHD, Autism, or an Intellectual Disability. It will result in recommendations based on a client's unique learning profile. Some may seek testing for other reasons. For example, a college student who has a disability may be entitled to accommodations in school, and for exams. A comprehensive assessment is adapted to meet each person's needs. As a highly skilled Licensed Educational Psychologist, Reed can help.
Manvel Ter-Pogosyan, BCBA, is the CEO of Aura Behavioral Health. Aura is a healthcare group founded and led by clinicians who share the goal of fostering hope for children and families impacted by autism and other developmental disabilities. We hold a firm belief that all clients are deserving of a better quality of life despite their cultural, developmental or socioeconomic background.
Manvel Ter-Pogosyan, BCBA, is the CEO of Aura Behavioral Health. Aura is a healthcare group founded and led by clinicians who share the goal of fostering hope for children and families impacted by autism and other developmental disabilities. We hold a firm belief that all clients are deserving of a better quality of life despite their cultural, developmental or socioeconomic background.
Scott specializes in therapy/counseling for children and adults with autism or developmental disabilities and mental health concerns or trauma.
Dr. Haleigh Scott is the owner of Ascend Diagnostic & Support Services, a multi-specialty group practice that provides services and supports for people with autism and/or developmental disabilities. We provide support across the lifespan, this includes early intervention (ABA therapy) for young children, IEP support for families, individual and group therapy, and social skills groups for a variety of ages. We operate from a strengths-based approach that seeks to improve individual and family quality of life.
Scott specializes in therapy/counseling for children and adults with autism or developmental disabilities and mental health concerns or trauma.
Dr. Haleigh Scott is the owner of Ascend Diagnostic & Support Services, a multi-specialty group practice that provides services and supports for people with autism and/or developmental disabilities. We provide support across the lifespan, this includes early intervention (ABA therapy) for young children, IEP support for families, individual and group therapy, and social skills groups for a variety of ages. We operate from a strengths-based approach that seeks to improve individual and family quality of life.
I am a Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapist and have ample experience and training with working with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression or general dissatisfaction in areas of your life? Whether it's a life transition, relationship stress or time to do some personal growth, it can be difficult to embark down that path feeling overwhelmed and alone. Together, we can identify and build strengths you already possess as well as learn new skills to manage difficult thoughts and emotions which may provide relief, increased satisfaction and ability to move forward in life.
I am a Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapist and have ample experience and training with working with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression or general dissatisfaction in areas of your life? Whether it's a life transition, relationship stress or time to do some personal growth, it can be difficult to embark down that path feeling overwhelmed and alone. Together, we can identify and build strengths you already possess as well as learn new skills to manage difficult thoughts and emotions which may provide relief, increased satisfaction and ability to move forward in life.
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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.