Autism Therapists in Erie, CO
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Please know that if you are struggling with mood, work, family, relationship, and/or parenting issues, you do NOT have to struggle alone.
I have found that people often suffer "in silence" and that this can greatly reduce your ability to see viable options to problems. Likewise, sometimes people continue their life feeling chronically distressed and think this is "normal."
Know that you are not alone and that counseling can help you create a better life by helping you create options and opportunities for solving life problems.
Please know that if you are struggling with mood, work, family, relationship, and/or parenting issues, you do NOT have to struggle alone.
I have found that people often suffer "in silence" and that this can greatly reduce your ability to see viable options to problems. Likewise, sometimes people continue their life feeling chronically distressed and think this is "normal."
Know that you are not alone and that counseling can help you create a better life by helping you create options and opportunities for solving life problems.
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Lighthouse Therapeutics
Licensed Professional Counselor, BCBA, BCN, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Erie, CO 80516
Lighthouse provides psychotherapy and neurofeedback services to adults and children with a variety of psychological, psychiatric, and neurological needs. Our therapists have a diverse set of qualifications and skills. Clients are often referred to us after having received therapy from other providers that do not offer some of our services and not having gotten the relief they were seeking.
Lighthouse provides psychotherapy and neurofeedback services to adults and children with a variety of psychological, psychiatric, and neurological needs. Our therapists have a diverse set of qualifications and skills. Clients are often referred to us after having received therapy from other providers that do not offer some of our services and not having gotten the relief they were seeking.
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I help to build a bright future for children and families. The Center for Learning and Psychological Services offers comprehensive psychological and learning based services to individuals birth to age 25. My specialty areas include;psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, behavioral services, diagnostic evaluations, and individual and group counseling, and play based therapy. I also coordinate all learning based services through our center for; tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and learning based support.
I help to build a bright future for children and families. The Center for Learning and Psychological Services offers comprehensive psychological and learning based services to individuals birth to age 25. My specialty areas include;psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, behavioral services, diagnostic evaluations, and individual and group counseling, and play based therapy. I also coordinate all learning based services through our center for; tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and learning based support.
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If you're reading this right now, it's likely you or a loved one are facing challenges, considering changes, or need direction.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 13 years, I've learned two things. First, everyone wants and deserves to live happily ever after. Second, living happily ever isn't easy and, sometimes, requires professional help.
I believe in happily ever after. My practice is devoted to helping adults, children, families, and couples discover and use their talents and strengths to find and live happier, more fulfilling lives.
If you're reading this right now, it's likely you or a loved one are facing challenges, considering changes, or need direction.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 13 years, I've learned two things. First, everyone wants and deserves to live happily ever after. Second, living happily ever isn't easy and, sometimes, requires professional help.
I believe in happily ever after. My practice is devoted to helping adults, children, families, and couples discover and use their talents and strengths to find and live happier, more fulfilling lives.
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Sample Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Erie, CO 80514
At Sample Therapy Services, we recognize that every individual is different & want to work with you to find the best way to work toward your goals. We provide several areas of specialized treatment in a comfortable, home-like environment. DUI Services - Intakes, Education Level I & II, Therapy Level II, Enhanced DUI Therapy (Individuals & Group Options) Relapse Prevention Services - Weekly group meetings for individuals who are mandated to do substance abuse group counseling, Individual sessions for individuals who are mandated to do substance abuse counseling.
At Sample Therapy Services, we recognize that every individual is different & want to work with you to find the best way to work toward your goals. We provide several areas of specialized treatment in a comfortable, home-like environment. DUI Services - Intakes, Education Level I & II, Therapy Level II, Enhanced DUI Therapy (Individuals & Group Options) Relapse Prevention Services - Weekly group meetings for individuals who are mandated to do substance abuse group counseling, Individual sessions for individuals who are mandated to do substance abuse counseling.
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Louisville Family Center offers therapy to children, teens, individuals, couples and families. We embrace a compassionate, heart-centered approach to therapy. We engage with our clients on their unique journeys, employing evidence-based practices that blend empathetic listening with strategic interventions
Louisville Family Center offers therapy to children, teens, individuals, couples and families. We embrace a compassionate, heart-centered approach to therapy. We engage with our clients on their unique journeys, employing evidence-based practices that blend empathetic listening with strategic interventions
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Take a deep breath and express gratitude to yourself for taking this amazing step to a more joyful life! My name is Amanda Malone, LCSW, and I am the owner of Marigold Mental Health, LLC. The marigold flower is often considered a symbol of positive energy, joy, inner strength, and the light that lives inside a person. Through the integration of animal-assisted interactions, play and art-based interventions, mindfulness, evidence-based practices, and relationship-building, my goal is to help you identify and cherish your own inner strengths and achieve your unique goals.
Take a deep breath and express gratitude to yourself for taking this amazing step to a more joyful life! My name is Amanda Malone, LCSW, and I am the owner of Marigold Mental Health, LLC. The marigold flower is often considered a symbol of positive energy, joy, inner strength, and the light that lives inside a person. Through the integration of animal-assisted interactions, play and art-based interventions, mindfulness, evidence-based practices, and relationship-building, my goal is to help you identify and cherish your own inner strengths and achieve your unique goals.
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Are you seeking an evaluation to better understand your child's struggles? Do they have advanced verbal skills, but struggle with learning? Have teachers expressed concerns about their focus or behavior at school? Perhaps they have emotional outbursts after a long day at school, or seem to have very uneven development in different abilities. If you wonder if your child has ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or another learning disability, we can help with expert testing. Or if your child shows signs of giftedness and you want to enroll them in a gifted program or school, we provide IQ testing to help with this.
Are you seeking an evaluation to better understand your child's struggles? Do they have advanced verbal skills, but struggle with learning? Have teachers expressed concerns about their focus or behavior at school? Perhaps they have emotional outbursts after a long day at school, or seem to have very uneven development in different abilities. If you wonder if your child has ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or another learning disability, we can help with expert testing. Or if your child shows signs of giftedness and you want to enroll them in a gifted program or school, we provide IQ testing to help with this.
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In a failing relationship, or failing to succeed in your professional or academic pursuits? Call me today to reclaim that meaningful relationship you desire, or to begin experiencing success in your vocation or studies. I have spent over 30 years helping people develop, maintain, and revive meaningful long-term relationships, and to achieve success in their work and studies. With my training in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Psychoanalytic and Depth Psychotherapy, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback training, I can help you.
In a failing relationship, or failing to succeed in your professional or academic pursuits? Call me today to reclaim that meaningful relationship you desire, or to begin experiencing success in your vocation or studies. I have spent over 30 years helping people develop, maintain, and revive meaningful long-term relationships, and to achieve success in their work and studies. With my training in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Psychoanalytic and Depth Psychotherapy, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback training, I can help you.
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As with many siblings that come from a family with a special needs child, Cathie has gained a lifetime of experience relevant to behavior therapy. For several years in Montana and Washington, she worked in SpEd classrooms including ones focused on children with autism and their intensive communication development needs. Her career in ABA has included roles from Behavior Interventionist all the way to Clinical Director of one of Colorado's largest center-based behavior therapy practices. She has a BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology, a Master's in Education, and a Post-Graduate credential in Applied Behavior Analysis.
As with many siblings that come from a family with a special needs child, Cathie has gained a lifetime of experience relevant to behavior therapy. For several years in Montana and Washington, she worked in SpEd classrooms including ones focused on children with autism and their intensive communication development needs. Her career in ABA has included roles from Behavior Interventionist all the way to Clinical Director of one of Colorado's largest center-based behavior therapy practices. She has a BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology, a Master's in Education, and a Post-Graduate credential in Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Tanja Gorenc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BCN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80023
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or your relationship? I can help! I enjoy working with and empowering adolescents, couples, and the elderly to overcome obstacles and process through trauma that impacts growth. I also use qEEG Neurofeedback to address the struggles associated with ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, autism, and behavioral issues in children and adults. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive treatment modality and changes are noticed faster than with a pharmacological approach.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or your relationship? I can help! I enjoy working with and empowering adolescents, couples, and the elderly to overcome obstacles and process through trauma that impacts growth. I also use qEEG Neurofeedback to address the struggles associated with ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, autism, and behavioral issues in children and adults. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive treatment modality and changes are noticed faster than with a pharmacological approach.
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Danielle Waagmeester
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Brighton, CO 80601 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm Danielle, a compassionate and licensed therapist based in Colorado. My mission is to assist you in creating the life you truly desire, one filled with fulfillment, purpose, and joy. With a blend of therapeutic approaches and coaching skills, I provide a supportive and empowering environment for your personal growth journey. My practice integrates various modalities, including self-compassion, positive intelligence, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and client-centered techniques.
Welcome! I'm Danielle, a compassionate and licensed therapist based in Colorado. My mission is to assist you in creating the life you truly desire, one filled with fulfillment, purpose, and joy. With a blend of therapeutic approaches and coaching skills, I provide a supportive and empowering environment for your personal growth journey. My practice integrates various modalities, including self-compassion, positive intelligence, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and client-centered techniques.
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Liz Leahey
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Thornton, CO 80602
I can support you if you’re wanting to live a more authentic, connected life, where you are living out of your personal code of ethics. It is my goal as a therapist to help bring you back to a felt sense of connection with your body. I specialize in working with teen and adult clients who are going through transitional phases, experiencing relationship issues, or are in need of processing some heavy life events. Therapy doesn’t exist in a vacuum. For those of us with marginalized identities, whether that be neurodivergence, chronic illness, or you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, I want you to feel seen and heard.
I can support you if you’re wanting to live a more authentic, connected life, where you are living out of your personal code of ethics. It is my goal as a therapist to help bring you back to a felt sense of connection with your body. I specialize in working with teen and adult clients who are going through transitional phases, experiencing relationship issues, or are in need of processing some heavy life events. Therapy doesn’t exist in a vacuum. For those of us with marginalized identities, whether that be neurodivergence, chronic illness, or you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, I want you to feel seen and heard.
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Michael Carlaw @ Rising Sun Counseling Center
Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brighton, CO 80601
The hardest battle is between who you are and who you want to be. I want to help you win that battle, and I want to help you be the best you, you can be. Whether that is facing a health issue, behavioral troubles in school, not succeeding at work, or whatever other troubles you might be facing, I want to help you succeed in all facets of your life.
The hardest battle is between who you are and who you want to be. I want to help you win that battle, and I want to help you be the best you, you can be. Whether that is facing a health issue, behavioral troubles in school, not succeeding at work, or whatever other troubles you might be facing, I want to help you succeed in all facets of your life.
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Aiyla Cook
Pre-Licensed Professional, DD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, CO 80516 (Online Only)
As a somatic practitioner, I work with individuals struggling with everything from life to death and beyond. My approach aims to support clients in exploring and discovering their authentic whole selves, needs and desires to navigate a path towards fulfillment while encouraging connection to self, body and others. I incorporate a mind/body approach that is accessible to all peoples based on the neurobiology of trauma, drawing from a variety of wisdom and modalities to best support the client. My ultimate goal is to support clients in transforming their relationship to self and others into a fully lived experience.
As a somatic practitioner, I work with individuals struggling with everything from life to death and beyond. My approach aims to support clients in exploring and discovering their authentic whole selves, needs and desires to navigate a path towards fulfillment while encouraging connection to self, body and others. I incorporate a mind/body approach that is accessible to all peoples based on the neurobiology of trauma, drawing from a variety of wisdom and modalities to best support the client. My ultimate goal is to support clients in transforming their relationship to self and others into a fully lived experience.
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I have 30 years of experience treating adults and families. I use an authentic and compassionate approach, celebrating diversity and differences. My modalities include EMDR, CBT, DBT, nonviolent communication, nature, spirituality, art, play and mindfulness. I specialize in trauma, family change, depression, personal growth, addiction recovery and anxiety.
I have 30 years of experience treating adults and families. I use an authentic and compassionate approach, celebrating diversity and differences. My modalities include EMDR, CBT, DBT, nonviolent communication, nature, spirituality, art, play and mindfulness. I specialize in trauma, family change, depression, personal growth, addiction recovery and anxiety.
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Have you ever felt like traditional talk therapy, while helpful, just doesn't resonate with you? Maybe the idea of sitting in an office with a stranger staring at you makes you feel uncomfortable or even anxious? Perhaps the environment you feel most comfortable in is the outdoors, out under the open space with the natural environment available to you. If any of these scenarios feel like they could potentially be true for you, perhaps equine facilitated psychotherapy could be a therapeutic fit. EFP is an experiential form of therapy which invites equine partners into a transformative relationship between client and therapist.
Have you ever felt like traditional talk therapy, while helpful, just doesn't resonate with you? Maybe the idea of sitting in an office with a stranger staring at you makes you feel uncomfortable or even anxious? Perhaps the environment you feel most comfortable in is the outdoors, out under the open space with the natural environment available to you. If any of these scenarios feel like they could potentially be true for you, perhaps equine facilitated psychotherapy could be a therapeutic fit. EFP is an experiential form of therapy which invites equine partners into a transformative relationship between client and therapist.
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Sam Field is a licensed professional counselor(LPC), Licensed addiction counselor and trained extensively working with the LGBTQ community. Sam is trained in EMDR and IFS. Sam works towards providing a unique therapeutic approach blends talk therapy, wilderness and equine therapy, somatic trauma informed, mindfulness practices, and horticultural therapy. She offers a nurturing, accessible, and inclusive therapy experience.
Sam Field is a licensed professional counselor(LPC), Licensed addiction counselor and trained extensively working with the LGBTQ community. Sam is trained in EMDR and IFS. Sam works towards providing a unique therapeutic approach blends talk therapy, wilderness and equine therapy, somatic trauma informed, mindfulness practices, and horticultural therapy. She offers a nurturing, accessible, and inclusive therapy experience.
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Maybe your child can’t sleep at night, because they are worried about divorce, making or losing friends, or being good at their favorite hobby. Maybe they have intense feelings of anxiety or dread that they are not truly loved for who they are, or they worry they are a bad person inside. Perhaps you are worried that despite all your efforts, your children are struggling and you can’t figure out how to reach them. Meanwhile, you all desire deeper connection, love and belonging in your relationships and your family.
Maybe your child can’t sleep at night, because they are worried about divorce, making or losing friends, or being good at their favorite hobby. Maybe they have intense feelings of anxiety or dread that they are not truly loved for who they are, or they worry they are a bad person inside. Perhaps you are worried that despite all your efforts, your children are struggling and you can’t figure out how to reach them. Meanwhile, you all desire deeper connection, love and belonging in your relationships and your family.
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Caitlin Lowe-Hoover
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80023
The work I do with clients is rooted in the belief that connecting with all of the parts that make us who we are and forming meaningful relationships with our surrounding community (both human and non-human) can help us find solid ground in times of stress, trauma, and challenging life transitions. I specialize in helping children, teens and young adults develop the skills to find nervous system regulation, form healthy attachments, and build skills to manage anxiety and depression. I predominantly (and not exclusively) work with folks in the LGBTQIA2S+ community, believing that every body deserves a caring space to heal and restore
The work I do with clients is rooted in the belief that connecting with all of the parts that make us who we are and forming meaningful relationships with our surrounding community (both human and non-human) can help us find solid ground in times of stress, trauma, and challenging life transitions. I specialize in helping children, teens and young adults develop the skills to find nervous system regulation, form healthy attachments, and build skills to manage anxiety and depression. I predominantly (and not exclusively) work with folks in the LGBTQIA2S+ community, believing that every body deserves a caring space to heal and restore
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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.