Autism Therapists in Palm City, FL
Licensed Psychologist specializing in evaluations to assess for autism, learning disorders, ADHD, behavioral disorders, and emotional conditions. Experienced in administering the ADOS-2 for autism evaluations with children and adults. Currently offering testing services and in-person therapy appointments in my Stuart office. Telehealth services also available.
Licensed Psychologist specializing in evaluations to assess for autism, learning disorders, ADHD, behavioral disorders, and emotional conditions. Experienced in administering the ADOS-2 for autism evaluations with children and adults. Currently offering testing services and in-person therapy appointments in my Stuart office. Telehealth services also available.
Kevin has a specialization in Autism spectrum disorders and has been working with individuals on the spectrum and their families for nearly 15 years.
Kevin has extensive experience helping children, adolescents, adults and families with a variety of emotional and mental health concerns. He believes the quality of the client - therapist relationship is one of the primary factors influencing therapy outcomes and endeavors to meet each client where he or she is on their path. He listens intently to their life stories and strives to empower them to face life’s challenges in healthy ways. In a safe, open and undemanding environment, clients are afforded the space to embrace the strengths they already possess and take steps toward living more rewarding and enriched lives.
Kevin has a specialization in Autism spectrum disorders and has been working with individuals on the spectrum and their families for nearly 15 years.
Kevin has extensive experience helping children, adolescents, adults and families with a variety of emotional and mental health concerns. He believes the quality of the client - therapist relationship is one of the primary factors influencing therapy outcomes and endeavors to meet each client where he or she is on their path. He listens intently to their life stories and strives to empower them to face life’s challenges in healthy ways. In a safe, open and undemanding environment, clients are afforded the space to embrace the strengths they already possess and take steps toward living more rewarding and enriched lives.
I have clinical experience working with justice-involved adolescents and their families, victims of crime, and neurodivergent people of all ages. My approach to counseling is integrative, individualized, and built upon unconditional positive regard, authenticity, and emotional safety.
I have clinical experience working with justice-involved adolescents and their families, victims of crime, and neurodivergent people of all ages. My approach to counseling is integrative, individualized, and built upon unconditional positive regard, authenticity, and emotional safety.
My career has spanned over 15 years with regards to working with client suffering from both mental illness and substance abuse issues. My ideal client are those individuals who seem beyond the scope of traditional therapy. I enjoy working with clients struggling with psychosis, borderline personality disorders, anger issues, substance abuse issues, and trauma. I also specialize in sex trafficking and enjoy working with offenders.
My career has spanned over 15 years with regards to working with client suffering from both mental illness and substance abuse issues. My ideal client are those individuals who seem beyond the scope of traditional therapy. I enjoy working with clients struggling with psychosis, borderline personality disorders, anger issues, substance abuse issues, and trauma. I also specialize in sex trafficking and enjoy working with offenders.
"Sometimes, the hardest part is getting started. What you do today matters, because you are trading a day of your life for it." I'm here to help you through this next part of your journey. My name is Dr. Smalheiser, and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in South Florida. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years, and love what I do. Day in and day out, I see people making positive changes in their lives, working collaboratively with me in order to better themselves in whatever way that means for each person.
"Sometimes, the hardest part is getting started. What you do today matters, because you are trading a day of your life for it." I'm here to help you through this next part of your journey. My name is Dr. Smalheiser, and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in South Florida. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years, and love what I do. Day in and day out, I see people making positive changes in their lives, working collaboratively with me in order to better themselves in whatever way that means for each person.
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I believe people do well if they can. Together, we will identify your strengths and build the skills and internal & external resources necessary to help you overcome your struggles and navigate the complexities of life. Through a variety of therapeutic techniques, including EMDR, IFS, EFT, CBT, and DBT, we will tailor a treatment plan to meet your specific needs & goals. I have experience in helping individuals with stress & anxiety, depression, personality disorders, mood disorders, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma. I am also an Autism Specialist with over 18 years of experience working with neuordivergent individuals.
I believe people do well if they can. Together, we will identify your strengths and build the skills and internal & external resources necessary to help you overcome your struggles and navigate the complexities of life. Through a variety of therapeutic techniques, including EMDR, IFS, EFT, CBT, and DBT, we will tailor a treatment plan to meet your specific needs & goals. I have experience in helping individuals with stress & anxiety, depression, personality disorders, mood disorders, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma. I am also an Autism Specialist with over 18 years of experience working with neuordivergent individuals.
As a neuropsychologist, Dr. Ashley Tanton specializes in how disease and trauma affect the brain, and the relationships between the brain and cognition, behavior, personality, and mood. She conducts comprehensive assessments with patients ages 6 and older who have experienced any of the following: Stroke, head injury (e.g., concussion), brain tumor or brain bleed, epilepsy, dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, neurological disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis), cancer, neuromuscular or movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson's Disease), attentional and/or behavioral problems (e.g., ADHD), autism, and intellectual and learning disabilities.
As a neuropsychologist, Dr. Ashley Tanton specializes in how disease and trauma affect the brain, and the relationships between the brain and cognition, behavior, personality, and mood. She conducts comprehensive assessments with patients ages 6 and older who have experienced any of the following: Stroke, head injury (e.g., concussion), brain tumor or brain bleed, epilepsy, dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, neurological disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis), cancer, neuromuscular or movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson's Disease), attentional and/or behavioral problems (e.g., ADHD), autism, and intellectual and learning disabilities.
I specialize in evaluating children for autism, dyslexia, reading problems, dyscalculia (math problems), dysgraphia (writing problems), ADHD/ ADD, processing problems, learning issues, and social-emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, opposition, autism, etc.
I am a licensed school psychologist in Jupiter and Stuart, Florida and I specialize in school neuropsychology. I offer in person one-to-one testing for dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia (math), all processing problems, and ADD/ADHD testing. My associates test for autism using the ADOS-2. Our goal is to help you help your child. I specialize in ages 2-25.We offer SAT, ACT, LSAT, and MCAT testing. I'm a Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology and a Barton certified dyslexia testing specialist. I use a strength based approach to identifying strengths and needs and pinpoint the best treatment for helping your child.
I specialize in evaluating children for autism, dyslexia, reading problems, dyscalculia (math problems), dysgraphia (writing problems), ADHD/ ADD, processing problems, learning issues, and social-emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, opposition, autism, etc.
I am a licensed school psychologist in Jupiter and Stuart, Florida and I specialize in school neuropsychology. I offer in person one-to-one testing for dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia (math), all processing problems, and ADD/ADHD testing. My associates test for autism using the ADOS-2. Our goal is to help you help your child. I specialize in ages 2-25.We offer SAT, ACT, LSAT, and MCAT testing. I'm a Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology and a Barton certified dyslexia testing specialist. I use a strength based approach to identifying strengths and needs and pinpoint the best treatment for helping your child.
I treat individuals, groups, families, couples, of all and any age, all cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, challenged by trauma, PTSD,complex PTSD, rape survivors, depressive Disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety Disorders.
Healing is a relational process in which therapist and client begin a journey of discovering the self through the therapist's creation of a place the client feels felt, seen, safe, understood, soothed, and secure. A womb is created in the room of therapy. This is a recreation of the mother-infant bonding and positive attachment that was lacking or inadequate. In this client-therapist relationship, healing is achieved through playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy.
I treat individuals, groups, families, couples, of all and any age, all cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, challenged by trauma, PTSD,complex PTSD, rape survivors, depressive Disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety Disorders.
Healing is a relational process in which therapist and client begin a journey of discovering the self through the therapist's creation of a place the client feels felt, seen, safe, understood, soothed, and secure. A womb is created in the room of therapy. This is a recreation of the mother-infant bonding and positive attachment that was lacking or inadequate. In this client-therapist relationship, healing is achieved through playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy.
Dr. Darleen Claire Wodzenski
Counselor, MS MA , PhD LPC, NCC ASC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
I work with children of all ages from 1 to 99, and serve a diverse population including individuals with disabilities, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Polyamorous, spiritually orientation. Taking a person-centered holistic approach, I serve clients within a framework of evidence-based Positive Psychology that is supported by a firm foundation in psychotherapy, lifestyle, relationship, epigenetics, developmental, neuro-counseling and brain-based, and mindfulness wisdom & strategies. The types of issues I commonly treat include Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Autism, Neuroatypicality, Dissociation, DID, OCD, ODD, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD.
I work with children of all ages from 1 to 99, and serve a diverse population including individuals with disabilities, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Polyamorous, spiritually orientation. Taking a person-centered holistic approach, I serve clients within a framework of evidence-based Positive Psychology that is supported by a firm foundation in psychotherapy, lifestyle, relationship, epigenetics, developmental, neuro-counseling and brain-based, and mindfulness wisdom & strategies. The types of issues I commonly treat include Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Autism, Neuroatypicality, Dissociation, DID, OCD, ODD, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD.
Welcome to a sanctuary of healing! I am dedicated to cultivating a safe and nurturing environment where clients can freely explore their emotions, beliefs, and experiences without judgment. I specialize in crafting personalized solutions for clients facing life transitions, relationship dynamics, self-worth struggles, and behavior modification. Additionally, I provide support and guidance to both children and women navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is my passion to empower women and children to harness their inner strengths and resources on their personal journey.
Welcome to a sanctuary of healing! I am dedicated to cultivating a safe and nurturing environment where clients can freely explore their emotions, beliefs, and experiences without judgment. I specialize in crafting personalized solutions for clients facing life transitions, relationship dynamics, self-worth struggles, and behavior modification. Additionally, I provide support and guidance to both children and women navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is my passion to empower women and children to harness their inner strengths and resources on their personal journey.
George Zaky, Psy.D., LMHC, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
Zaky specializes in assessments for intellectual, educational, ADHD, learning disabilities, memory disorders, autism, behavioral issues (children and teens), personality, mood disorders, anxiety (GAD, panic, PTSD), substance abuse, forensic (risk, criminal responsibility), presurgical readiness, guardianship, and vocational capabilities.
Dr. Zaky is a highly qualified mental health professional, licensed as both a Psychologist (License #PY8016) and a Mental Health Counselor (License #MH9083) in the state of Florida. With extensive training in Clinical, Forensic, and Neuropsychology, Dr. Zaky brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. Since 2001, Dr. Zaky has been dedicated to providing mental health services across Florida. He has experience working in community mental health settings and private practice, offering therapy, crisis intervention, and psychological assessments and evaluations. Dr. Zaky serves the Treasure Coast, Palm Beach and Browar
Zaky specializes in assessments for intellectual, educational, ADHD, learning disabilities, memory disorders, autism, behavioral issues (children and teens), personality, mood disorders, anxiety (GAD, panic, PTSD), substance abuse, forensic (risk, criminal responsibility), presurgical readiness, guardianship, and vocational capabilities.
Dr. Zaky is a highly qualified mental health professional, licensed as both a Psychologist (License #PY8016) and a Mental Health Counselor (License #MH9083) in the state of Florida. With extensive training in Clinical, Forensic, and Neuropsychology, Dr. Zaky brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. Since 2001, Dr. Zaky has been dedicated to providing mental health services across Florida. He has experience working in community mental health settings and private practice, offering therapy, crisis intervention, and psychological assessments and evaluations. Dr. Zaky serves the Treasure Coast, Palm Beach and Browar
Treasure Coast Neuropsychology of Melbourne
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
As a neuropsychologist, Dr. Ashley Tanton specializes in how disease and trauma affect the brain, and the relationships between the brain and cognition, behavior, personality, and mood. She conducts comprehensive assessments with patients ages 4 and older who have experienced any of the following: Stroke, head injury (e.g., concussion), brain tumor or brain bleed, epilepsy, dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, neurological disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis), cancer, neuromuscular or movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson's Disease), attentional and/or behavioral problems (e.g., ADHD), autism, and intellectual and learning disabilities.
As a neuropsychologist, Dr. Ashley Tanton specializes in how disease and trauma affect the brain, and the relationships between the brain and cognition, behavior, personality, and mood. She conducts comprehensive assessments with patients ages 4 and older who have experienced any of the following: Stroke, head injury (e.g., concussion), brain tumor or brain bleed, epilepsy, dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, neurological disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis), cancer, neuromuscular or movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson's Disease), attentional and/or behavioral problems (e.g., ADHD), autism, and intellectual and learning disabilities.
Traveling Light Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-QS, BAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Looking for someone you can fall apart with and catch your breath in the midst of your challenging season of life. It's crazy how things can change so quickly, in a moments time what we knew to be normal and comfortable is no longer. It highlights the fragility of life and in that fragility it stirs around questions of is there more, can I ever experience peace, love and a healthy life or healthy relationships with others and myself or am I stuck in this dysfunction that no longer is sustainable or serves me. The hard places that life takes us can be suffocating and have you feeling helpless and confused.
Looking for someone you can fall apart with and catch your breath in the midst of your challenging season of life. It's crazy how things can change so quickly, in a moments time what we knew to be normal and comfortable is no longer. It highlights the fragility of life and in that fragility it stirs around questions of is there more, can I ever experience peace, love and a healthy life or healthy relationships with others and myself or am I stuck in this dysfunction that no longer is sustainable or serves me. The hard places that life takes us can be suffocating and have you feeling helpless and confused.
Do you feel like you don't quite fit in? Do the demands of daily life leave you feeling anxious? Have others told you you're too intense or not trying hard enough? Do you struggle to advocate for yourself or your child? If this sounds familiar, I would be honored to support you in discovering your strengths, identifying behaviors you'd like to change, and gaining confidence in your sense of self. Through neurodivergent-affirming therapy, we can shift our perspective from challenges to celebrating unique strengths. The more we understand ourselves, the better we can advocate for our needs and achieve personal growth.
Do you feel like you don't quite fit in? Do the demands of daily life leave you feeling anxious? Have others told you you're too intense or not trying hard enough? Do you struggle to advocate for yourself or your child? If this sounds familiar, I would be honored to support you in discovering your strengths, identifying behaviors you'd like to change, and gaining confidence in your sense of self. Through neurodivergent-affirming therapy, we can shift our perspective from challenges to celebrating unique strengths. The more we understand ourselves, the better we can advocate for our needs and achieve personal growth.
As a dedicated mental health counselor intern, I am passionate about helping families thrive in today’s fast-paced world. I specialize in fostering open communication, resilience, and emotional well-being within family units. I believe that everyone has the potential to flourish when provided with the right tools and support. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, allowing me to create a safe space for my clients to explore their challenges and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating conflicts, coping with transitions, or enhancing relationships. Schedule your appointment with me today! 772-801-8526
As a dedicated mental health counselor intern, I am passionate about helping families thrive in today’s fast-paced world. I specialize in fostering open communication, resilience, and emotional well-being within family units. I believe that everyone has the potential to flourish when provided with the right tools and support. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, allowing me to create a safe space for my clients to explore their challenges and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating conflicts, coping with transitions, or enhancing relationships. Schedule your appointment with me today! 772-801-8526
As a Board Certified psychologist, I work closely with children, adolescents, adults, and their families, dealing with a challenging combination of psychiatric and/or neurological issues or crises. The services offered include comprehensive assessment services (psychological and neuropsychological evaluation), psychotherapy, and neurocognitive rehabilitation. I will help identify what hinders your success and develop an individualized, custom-tailored plan for you. I will help you and your family understand you better and guide you as you overcome any fears you may have about beginning or staying in treatment. My job is to assist you so you can achieve your goals as smoothly as possible.
As a Board Certified psychologist, I work closely with children, adolescents, adults, and their families, dealing with a challenging combination of psychiatric and/or neurological issues or crises. The services offered include comprehensive assessment services (psychological and neuropsychological evaluation), psychotherapy, and neurocognitive rehabilitation. I will help identify what hinders your success and develop an individualized, custom-tailored plan for you. I will help you and your family understand you better and guide you as you overcome any fears you may have about beginning or staying in treatment. My job is to assist you so you can achieve your goals as smoothly as possible.
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Does your child get easily annoyed or nervous? Have difficulty handling frustration? Argue and throw tantrums? Maybe they often appear angry or you notice they are always putting the blame on others? Are these symptoms affecting not only your child but you and others in your household? Taking care of a child as he grows is certainly a formidable task. The various parent-child relationship problems one faces during this journey can be difficult. Realizing that children are trying their best to cope as well, is the key to being understanding, calm, and caring in helping take care of their problems.
Does your child get easily annoyed or nervous? Have difficulty handling frustration? Argue and throw tantrums? Maybe they often appear angry or you notice they are always putting the blame on others? Are these symptoms affecting not only your child but you and others in your household? Taking care of a child as he grows is certainly a formidable task. The various parent-child relationship problems one faces during this journey can be difficult. Realizing that children are trying their best to cope as well, is the key to being understanding, calm, and caring in helping take care of their problems.
Emily Velez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MCAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stuart, FL 34997
As a parent, you want to make sure that your child or teenager is able to cope with different life events in healthy ways. You have worked really hard on instilling strong core values and beliefs in your child or teenager but it just hasn't seemed to make the changes or provided them with the information you had hoped. I'm here to tell you that you aren't alone in this journey. Learning to connect and communicate with your child or teenager is the first step and through the guidance and support of a therapist such as myself, your whole family will have the opportunity to make positive changes.
As a parent, you want to make sure that your child or teenager is able to cope with different life events in healthy ways. You have worked really hard on instilling strong core values and beliefs in your child or teenager but it just hasn't seemed to make the changes or provided them with the information you had hoped. I'm here to tell you that you aren't alone in this journey. Learning to connect and communicate with your child or teenager is the first step and through the guidance and support of a therapist such as myself, your whole family will have the opportunity to make positive changes.
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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.