Autism Therapists in Palmetto Bay, FL
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Dominique LEVEILLE
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Hi, I’m Dominique, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDR clinical in the state of Florida. I earned my doctorate in Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2018; I have worked as an Outpatient Therapist for nearly 8+ and have also been a Certified Teacher with Miami Dade Public Schools for over 13 years. I am a Certified Family Mediator with the State of Florida. My goal as a therapist is to provide a supportive and engaging environment where we explore unresolved conflicts together and find new ways to break relationship patterns that keep you stuck.
Hi, I’m Dominique, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDR clinical in the state of Florida. I earned my doctorate in Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2018; I have worked as an Outpatient Therapist for nearly 8+ and have also been a Certified Teacher with Miami Dade Public Schools for over 13 years. I am a Certified Family Mediator with the State of Florida. My goal as a therapist is to provide a supportive and engaging environment where we explore unresolved conflicts together and find new ways to break relationship patterns that keep you stuck.
![Photo of Robert Blackgrove, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/426f2730-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am an experienced therapist who is skilled in working with clients who are dealing with a wide variety of issues and problems. In a relaxing and confidential environment, trusting relationships are established to enhance quality of life, functioning, health, and satisfaction. Areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, couples therapy, family therapy, sex therapy, coping skills training, psychological testing, stress management, EMDR, and hypnosis.
I am an experienced therapist who is skilled in working with clients who are dealing with a wide variety of issues and problems. In a relaxing and confidential environment, trusting relationships are established to enhance quality of life, functioning, health, and satisfaction. Areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, couples therapy, family therapy, sex therapy, coping skills training, psychological testing, stress management, EMDR, and hypnosis.
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Our Clinic has a team of professionals focus on providing a comprehensive array of services to promote individual and family wellness. We have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults. We are offering specialized services to First Responder, Veterans, and Fire Fighters. We always try to ensure that you receive the service that you are most in need in a short period.
Our Clinic has a team of professionals focus on providing a comprehensive array of services to promote individual and family wellness. We have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults. We are offering specialized services to First Responder, Veterans, and Fire Fighters. We always try to ensure that you receive the service that you are most in need in a short period.
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![Photo of Jackie Jas, MS, BCBA](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49ef9d28-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I work with children and adolescents with a wide array of developmental disabilities and disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and other neurological conditions.
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who began my career volunteering in the Child Life department at Miami Children's Hospital, in 2007. It was there that I first developed a passion for helping children. I later discovered the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and loved that I could make a difference in the lives of others through the application of science. I provide ABA therapy where the behaviors are most likely to occur: in the home, at school, and in the community.
I work with children and adolescents with a wide array of developmental disabilities and disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and other neurological conditions.
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who began my career volunteering in the Child Life department at Miami Children's Hospital, in 2007. It was there that I first developed a passion for helping children. I later discovered the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and loved that I could make a difference in the lives of others through the application of science. I provide ABA therapy where the behaviors are most likely to occur: in the home, at school, and in the community.
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As a licensed mental health counselor, school psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) , I pride myself in having a warm, down-to-earth style that puts children at ease and allows me to enter their world and get a better understanding of their challenges and needs. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have over 25 years of experience working with children with special needs. I specialize in evaluations for Gifted, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. I am here to help and address your child's needs.
As a licensed mental health counselor, school psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) , I pride myself in having a warm, down-to-earth style that puts children at ease and allows me to enter their world and get a better understanding of their challenges and needs. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have over 25 years of experience working with children with special needs. I specialize in evaluations for Gifted, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. I am here to help and address your child's needs.
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A Licensed Mental Health Counselor(LMHC) practicing in Miami, Florida for over 21 years and is a Board-certified Qualified Supervisor. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology. Dr. Waugh was born in Cuba and raised in Spain for 20 years before finally making Miami her home. She has worked in private practice for over 10 years and specializes in working with individuals, families, and couples. Dr. Waugh has her expertise in the areas of domestic violence and Autism related disorders. She is fluent in English and Spanish and is the author of the book “Learning our life”.
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor(LMHC) practicing in Miami, Florida for over 21 years and is a Board-certified Qualified Supervisor. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology. Dr. Waugh was born in Cuba and raised in Spain for 20 years before finally making Miami her home. She has worked in private practice for over 10 years and specializes in working with individuals, families, and couples. Dr. Waugh has her expertise in the areas of domestic violence and Autism related disorders. She is fluent in English and Spanish and is the author of the book “Learning our life”.
Our goal is to help You and Your Love Ones to find new paths to achieve healthier minds. Dealing with developmental, intellectual or neuro-cognitive conditions is a learning process that require love, time and skills from professionals and caregivers. We want to help children, families and adults to discover higher level of cognitive, behavioral and emotional functioning to enhance their lives.
Our goal is to help You and Your Love Ones to find new paths to achieve healthier minds. Dealing with developmental, intellectual or neuro-cognitive conditions is a learning process that require love, time and skills from professionals and caregivers. We want to help children, families and adults to discover higher level of cognitive, behavioral and emotional functioning to enhance their lives.
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Cristina Pomo-Sansac
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33176
Cristina Pomo-Sansac is a licensed psychotherapist born in Argentina trained extensively in Psychodynamic and Multi Systemic Approaches. Specialized in areas of relationships, family, couples and adolescents of multicultural descents and various orientations. Cristina Pomo-Sansac, LCSW therapist in Miami utilizes a psychodynamic, systemic and cognitive-behavioral approach in an environment that is nurturing, contained and safe. "Psychotherapy refers to a therapeutic treatment or interaction between a qualified trained professional and a client, patient, family, couple or group. Psychotherapy aims to increase the individual sense of his or her own sense of well being and improve mental health."
Cristina Pomo-Sansac is a licensed psychotherapist born in Argentina trained extensively in Psychodynamic and Multi Systemic Approaches. Specialized in areas of relationships, family, couples and adolescents of multicultural descents and various orientations. Cristina Pomo-Sansac, LCSW therapist in Miami utilizes a psychodynamic, systemic and cognitive-behavioral approach in an environment that is nurturing, contained and safe. "Psychotherapy refers to a therapeutic treatment or interaction between a qualified trained professional and a client, patient, family, couple or group. Psychotherapy aims to increase the individual sense of his or her own sense of well being and improve mental health."
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DHS focuses on providing individualized services to children, adolescents, and adults. We focus on providing individual, family, couples, and group therapy that will improve your mood, relationships, and lifestyle. We have clinicians, and each specializes in different areas so that they are better equipped in providing more tools and resources. Making a match with the right therapist is key for us.
DHS focuses on providing individualized services to children, adolescents, and adults. We focus on providing individual, family, couples, and group therapy that will improve your mood, relationships, and lifestyle. We have clinicians, and each specializes in different areas so that they are better equipped in providing more tools and resources. Making a match with the right therapist is key for us.
![Photo of Niurka Sotolongo Eberhardt, MS, LMHC, PhD, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8a0e2b7c-9389-4a5b-b41b-89c9e603228a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth with Niurka Sotolongo Eberhardt. Access to a safe and nurturing space for exploration, where her warm and empathetic support helps you navigate challenges, gain insight, and cultivate resilience. Together, you'll delve into your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and your path forward. This collaborative process empowers you to set goals, confront obstacles, and make positive changes, leading to a more fulfilling and balanced life. Where Couples renew intimacy & enhance communication. Deepening their connection.
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth with Niurka Sotolongo Eberhardt. Access to a safe and nurturing space for exploration, where her warm and empathetic support helps you navigate challenges, gain insight, and cultivate resilience. Together, you'll delve into your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and your path forward. This collaborative process empowers you to set goals, confront obstacles, and make positive changes, leading to a more fulfilling and balanced life. Where Couples renew intimacy & enhance communication. Deepening their connection.
![Photo of Sean Phelan, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/02c14157-4228-4d59-a228-885c67858cf8/2/320x400.jpeg)
Let's work on improving your emotional, mental, spiritual, and/or social well-being. Be open to challenging yourself to meet and even exceed your potential and reach your goals in areas of your life such as finances, careers, and relationships with others. My experience, both personal and professional, are at your disposable to explore your life, feelings and relationships. I utilize a unique approach, focusing on the nature versus nurture aspect on how our behaviors, experiences, and feelings shape our daily lives and affect who we are.
Let's work on improving your emotional, mental, spiritual, and/or social well-being. Be open to challenging yourself to meet and even exceed your potential and reach your goals in areas of your life such as finances, careers, and relationships with others. My experience, both personal and professional, are at your disposable to explore your life, feelings and relationships. I utilize a unique approach, focusing on the nature versus nurture aspect on how our behaviors, experiences, and feelings shape our daily lives and affect who we are.
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Greetings, I wish to assist all my clients in their path of transformation. My sessions provide effective compassionate counseling and therapies to help clients achieve well-being. I include various mind-body and holistic modalities that help foster healing & solutions for a wide range of issues, including ADHD, addictions, anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias, & traumas. I have experience working with a variety of client populations, and also offer educational workshops and groups, either in person or online. I invite you to call or email describing your therapy needs to see if my services are a good fit for your goals or concerns.
Greetings, I wish to assist all my clients in their path of transformation. My sessions provide effective compassionate counseling and therapies to help clients achieve well-being. I include various mind-body and holistic modalities that help foster healing & solutions for a wide range of issues, including ADHD, addictions, anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias, & traumas. I have experience working with a variety of client populations, and also offer educational workshops and groups, either in person or online. I invite you to call or email describing your therapy needs to see if my services are a good fit for your goals or concerns.
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Hi! My name is Katie. I am a board certified family nurse practitioner. I have a background working in the hospital with patients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries as well as other neurological events such as seizures and strokes. I also have a strong background working with the pediatric population after years of bedside experience at a children's hospital. My passion is to help individuals while utilizing a holistic approach alongside modern medicine and coming up with a treatment plan that suits individuals while working as a team.
Hi! My name is Katie. I am a board certified family nurse practitioner. I have a background working in the hospital with patients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries as well as other neurological events such as seizures and strokes. I also have a strong background working with the pediatric population after years of bedside experience at a children's hospital. My passion is to help individuals while utilizing a holistic approach alongside modern medicine and coming up with a treatment plan that suits individuals while working as a team.
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OnyiaMind Counseling, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS-CSWI
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33176
To empower individuals in meeting life challenges, strengthen bonds and reach their full potential. Providing guidance and resources along your journey. Whether depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic illness, marriage counseling family counseling or weight loss, our work is rewarding and transformational. Therapy becomes a vehicle for personal development to become the best version of yourself No matter the situation, everyone could benefit from having support.
To empower individuals in meeting life challenges, strengthen bonds and reach their full potential. Providing guidance and resources along your journey. Whether depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic illness, marriage counseling family counseling or weight loss, our work is rewarding and transformational. Therapy becomes a vehicle for personal development to become the best version of yourself No matter the situation, everyone could benefit from having support.
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Stephani Jahn
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33176 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Beneath your inner conflict and self-doubt are real, valid needs... AND the quiet wisdom of what will bring relief. Together, we'll help you feel respected and understood as we gently connect your past experiences to your current pains, with trauma-responsive care. I'm an AuDHD provider, ready to connect with Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, and questioning adults. We'll tailor therapy to you and boost your confidence by affirming your strengths, preferences, and identities at each step of the way. Let's help you create a life that you'll love to live.
Beneath your inner conflict and self-doubt are real, valid needs... AND the quiet wisdom of what will bring relief. Together, we'll help you feel respected and understood as we gently connect your past experiences to your current pains, with trauma-responsive care. I'm an AuDHD provider, ready to connect with Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, and questioning adults. We'll tailor therapy to you and boost your confidence by affirming your strengths, preferences, and identities at each step of the way. Let's help you create a life that you'll love to live.
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Megan Guerrier is a Marriage & Family Therapist who attained her Master's degree at Nova Southeastern University back in 2014 and has been doing therapy ever since. Experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families offering a holistic approach to therapy. Megan has done therapy in Miami, Wyoming, Colorado, and now Homestead and has been studying psychology since her senior year in high school where she took AP psychology and fell in love with the field ever since.
Megan Guerrier is a Marriage & Family Therapist who attained her Master's degree at Nova Southeastern University back in 2014 and has been doing therapy ever since. Experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families offering a holistic approach to therapy. Megan has done therapy in Miami, Wyoming, Colorado, and now Homestead and has been studying psychology since her senior year in high school where she took AP psychology and fell in love with the field ever since.
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Welcome to Braving Vulnerability Counseling. I specialize in helping those seeking to live authentically as they navigate struggles such as: eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicidality, and medical comorbidities. I provide a safe and inclusive space to be yourself while working towards your healed version.
Welcome to Braving Vulnerability Counseling. I specialize in helping those seeking to live authentically as they navigate struggles such as: eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicidality, and medical comorbidities. I provide a safe and inclusive space to be yourself while working towards your healed version.
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Hello and welcome! I'm Eliette Duarte, a dedicated and compassionate therapist. I'm here to help you navigate life's challenges and find a path towards healing and personal growth, all from the comfort and convenience of your own space. I believe in the power of a safe and non-judgmental space for self-discovery and emotional well-being. Through evidence-based therapeutic techniques, empathy, and active listening, I'll work collaboratively with you to identify your goals and create a tailored plan to address your unique needs.
Hello and welcome! I'm Eliette Duarte, a dedicated and compassionate therapist. I'm here to help you navigate life's challenges and find a path towards healing and personal growth, all from the comfort and convenience of your own space. I believe in the power of a safe and non-judgmental space for self-discovery and emotional well-being. Through evidence-based therapeutic techniques, empathy, and active listening, I'll work collaboratively with you to identify your goals and create a tailored plan to address your unique needs.
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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.