Autism Therapists in McDonough, GA
I am passionate about assisting children and their families reach their goal and create a therapy environment that fosters client growth. I specialize in seeing children and adolescents starting from the age of 3+ and focusing on anxiety, ADHD , Autism, Self Esteem, Anxiety and regulating emotions. I like to take an eclectic approach and combine different therapy approaches and theories to best fit my clients.
I am passionate about assisting children and their families reach their goal and create a therapy environment that fosters client growth. I specialize in seeing children and adolescents starting from the age of 3+ and focusing on anxiety, ADHD , Autism, Self Esteem, Anxiety and regulating emotions. I like to take an eclectic approach and combine different therapy approaches and theories to best fit my clients.
She has experience using Trauma-Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at a Sexual Assault Child Advocacy Center and providing Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Tiana (She/Her) is a Master Level Clinician and Mercer University graduate who recently completed her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is passionate about helping individuals identify their strengths and overcome challenges. She is adept at helping individuals reframe negative thought patterns and feelings associated with negative experiences to help them live healthier lives. She takes a person-centered, collaborative approach to ensure she meets clients' needs and helps them achieve their goals.
She has experience using Trauma-Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at a Sexual Assault Child Advocacy Center and providing Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Tiana (She/Her) is a Master Level Clinician and Mercer University graduate who recently completed her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is passionate about helping individuals identify their strengths and overcome challenges. She is adept at helping individuals reframe negative thought patterns and feelings associated with negative experiences to help them live healthier lives. She takes a person-centered, collaborative approach to ensure she meets clients' needs and helps them achieve their goals.
Darlington Ocansey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McDonough, GA 30252
Your physical health includes consuming a healthy diet, exercising, and visiting the doctor for an annual exam. How often do you stop and think about taking care of your mental health? According to statistics, 1 in 4 people suffer from a mental health disorder. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, families, groups, children, and couples.
Your physical health includes consuming a healthy diet, exercising, and visiting the doctor for an annual exam. How often do you stop and think about taking care of your mental health? According to statistics, 1 in 4 people suffer from a mental health disorder. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, families, groups, children, and couples.
I am a licensed therapist in Georgia with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, mood-related challenges, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming situations that may stymie you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
I am a licensed therapist in Georgia with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, mood-related challenges, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming situations that may stymie you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Katherine Hunter
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
McDonough, GA 30253 (Online Only)
I am so thrilled to see that you have found me today! Seeking help can sometimes seem like a scary or daunting task, but taking that first step to help you or your teen reach for healing takes a great deal of strength and courage. As a therapist, it is my goal to support and encourage you as you go through your healing process. My focus is on helping you cultivate your inner courage and strength as you work towards your goals. Sliding Scale can be made available upon request.
I am so thrilled to see that you have found me today! Seeking help can sometimes seem like a scary or daunting task, but taking that first step to help you or your teen reach for healing takes a great deal of strength and courage. As a therapist, it is my goal to support and encourage you as you go through your healing process. My focus is on helping you cultivate your inner courage and strength as you work towards your goals. Sliding Scale can be made available upon request.
I will be out of office June 12-17. Thank you for your patience with response times while I am out of office. I am a Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor. My passion resides in providing a warm, comfortable environment where you can truly be yourself. I integrate different theoretical models throughout practice. I have worked in a psychiatric setting and a community-based environment, serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with diverse populations, including clients
I will be out of office June 12-17. Thank you for your patience with response times while I am out of office. I am a Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor. My passion resides in providing a warm, comfortable environment where you can truly be yourself. I integrate different theoretical models throughout practice. I have worked in a psychiatric setting and a community-based environment, serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with diverse populations, including clients
Gathering Precious Stones Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, NCCH, CAMS
Verified Verified
McDonough, GA 30253
It is my passion to help others find the value in their lives; while discovering the core of life's issues. Over 20 years experience in the field. I offer a non-judgement space for healing, for children, adolescents, and adults.
It is my passion to help others find the value in their lives; while discovering the core of life's issues. Over 20 years experience in the field. I offer a non-judgement space for healing, for children, adolescents, and adults.
Deanna Marie Dillard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCE, LPC
Verified Verified
McDonough, GA 30253 (Online Only)
I have 18 years experience providing services to individuals and families to include; therapy, early intervention, special education, and case management services.
I have 18 years experience providing services to individuals and families to include; therapy, early intervention, special education, and case management services.
Austin Haedicke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
McDonough, GA 30253 (Online Only)
I work with a variety of clients on an integrative and holistic wellness basis. Currently, I specialize in working with competitive athletes and first responders; emphasizing body-centered interventions including fitness, breathwork, and nutrition. Before returning to private practice, I pioneered unique endeavors at the University of West Georgia as liaison between counseling, integrative wellness, and Division 1 athletics.
I work with a variety of clients on an integrative and holistic wellness basis. Currently, I specialize in working with competitive athletes and first responders; emphasizing body-centered interventions including fitness, breathwork, and nutrition. Before returning to private practice, I pioneered unique endeavors at the University of West Georgia as liaison between counseling, integrative wellness, and Division 1 athletics.
As a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to families, individual and groups. With certifications and training in CBT for Depression and Insomnia as well as CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy). There are a plethora of theoretical approaches including Integrated Couples Therapy we can use to address your needs. The therapy style used is geared to engage clients while displaying empathy, respect, and a genuine concern for a person’s well-being. Engaging in therapy may be a challenging for you.
As a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to families, individual and groups. With certifications and training in CBT for Depression and Insomnia as well as CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy). There are a plethora of theoretical approaches including Integrated Couples Therapy we can use to address your needs. The therapy style used is geared to engage clients while displaying empathy, respect, and a genuine concern for a person’s well-being. Engaging in therapy may be a challenging for you.
LSB Consulting Services, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MS, LPCC, CDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McDonough, GA 30253
Phd(c) Lavonia Brown is a Professional Mental Health Counselor in private practice owner for LSB Consulting & Counseling Services. In this role, Mrs. Brown provides emotional support and counsel to children, adolescents, and young adults to help overcome the effects of stressful and traumatic life experiences on the client's emotional well-being. Mrs. Brown's approach to counseling incorporates an empathic, holistic, playful, providing genuine healing and a faith-based approach to psychotherapy with clients and families. By collaborating and forming relationships with school-based counselors, social workers, parents and teachers.
Phd(c) Lavonia Brown is a Professional Mental Health Counselor in private practice owner for LSB Consulting & Counseling Services. In this role, Mrs. Brown provides emotional support and counsel to children, adolescents, and young adults to help overcome the effects of stressful and traumatic life experiences on the client's emotional well-being. Mrs. Brown's approach to counseling incorporates an empathic, holistic, playful, providing genuine healing and a faith-based approach to psychotherapy with clients and families. By collaborating and forming relationships with school-based counselors, social workers, parents and teachers.
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Katie O'Lone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McDonough, GA 30252 (Online Only)
I am invested in creating a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and heard. Whether clients are looking to learn more tools, explore new insights or just have a time & place to focus on themselves, I use my education, clinical experience and natural friendliness to build a relationship that supports and focuses on your goals. I approach my clients with genuine warmth, encouragement, patience and willingness to learn.
I am invested in creating a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and heard. Whether clients are looking to learn more tools, explore new insights or just have a time & place to focus on themselves, I use my education, clinical experience and natural friendliness to build a relationship that supports and focuses on your goals. I approach my clients with genuine warmth, encouragement, patience and willingness to learn.
I look forward to supporting you. My primary goal is to aid clients in balancing out overwhelming thoughts and emotions through therapy. I am a graduate of The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). I obtained my bachelor's degree in Psychology and minored in Sociology with a focus in Substance Abuse Studies. I continued at UCO to attain my master's degree in Counseling Psychology. While attending graduate school, I was also a clinician in training in the department ran counseling clinic under the care of the faculty.
I look forward to supporting you. My primary goal is to aid clients in balancing out overwhelming thoughts and emotions through therapy. I am a graduate of The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). I obtained my bachelor's degree in Psychology and minored in Sociology with a focus in Substance Abuse Studies. I continued at UCO to attain my master's degree in Counseling Psychology. While attending graduate school, I was also a clinician in training in the department ran counseling clinic under the care of the faculty.
I specialize in helping individuals or couples enhance their relationship skills. I've lead multiple workshops on communication and conflict resolution, with a focus on how to develop empathy, vulnerability, and rebuild trust. Additionally, I've worked extensively with people who experience anxiety and depression. I equip people with effective coping skills that can be used outside of therapy. I also help to processing trauma to promote resilience.
I specialize in helping individuals or couples enhance their relationship skills. I've lead multiple workshops on communication and conflict resolution, with a focus on how to develop empathy, vulnerability, and rebuild trust. Additionally, I've worked extensively with people who experience anxiety and depression. I equip people with effective coping skills that can be used outside of therapy. I also help to processing trauma to promote resilience.
Tiny Planet Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McDonough, GA 30253
Tiny Planet Counseling has over 25 providers available for you to find your best match. We offer online sessions and have three metro Atlanta locations. We have a unique matching process to help you find the perfect fit. We accept many insurances, have reasonable self-pay and sliding scale rates, and take HSA/FSA. We have a range of providers, including Masters level interns allowing us to see clients for as low as $25 per session, based on need. We have appointment availability throughout the week, including Saturdays and Sundays. We offer early morning and late evening appointments.
Tiny Planet Counseling has over 25 providers available for you to find your best match. We offer online sessions and have three metro Atlanta locations. We have a unique matching process to help you find the perfect fit. We accept many insurances, have reasonable self-pay and sliding scale rates, and take HSA/FSA. We have a range of providers, including Masters level interns allowing us to see clients for as low as $25 per session, based on need. We have appointment availability throughout the week, including Saturdays and Sundays. We offer early morning and late evening appointments.
Deiona Carter Boswell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McDonough, GA 30253
I know that seeing your child go through difficult situations can be overwhelming and discouraging. When children are having a hard time they don’t always use their words to communicate what they are experiencing. Oftentimes they show it in their behaviors. This can look like tantrums, not listening, avoiding, talking back, misbehaving in school or even self harm. It can be difficult to manage or know what to do when these behaviors occur. Guiding your child through the stages of growing up can be challenging but you don't have to do it alone.
I know that seeing your child go through difficult situations can be overwhelming and discouraging. When children are having a hard time they don’t always use their words to communicate what they are experiencing. Oftentimes they show it in their behaviors. This can look like tantrums, not listening, avoiding, talking back, misbehaving in school or even self harm. It can be difficult to manage or know what to do when these behaviors occur. Guiding your child through the stages of growing up can be challenging but you don't have to do it alone.
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Diane Brandon is a Licensed Master’s level Social Worker (LMSW) also holds certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Her training also consists of being trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She provides mental health support to children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating life challenges, including anxiety, depression and trauma. Diane also specializes in neurodivergent individuals and families living with Autism Spectrum disorder and ADHD.
Diane Brandon is a Licensed Master’s level Social Worker (LMSW) also holds certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Her training also consists of being trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She provides mental health support to children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating life challenges, including anxiety, depression and trauma. Diane also specializes in neurodivergent individuals and families living with Autism Spectrum disorder and ADHD.
I help women overcome their challenges and trauma by employing faith and therapy. I also assist families needing support with their children or teens with social deficits on the autism spectrum or undergoing behavioral concerns. I also specialize in serving adults, couples, and families who are experiencing troubling times.
I help women overcome their challenges and trauma by employing faith and therapy. I also assist families needing support with their children or teens with social deficits on the autism spectrum or undergoing behavioral concerns. I also specialize in serving adults, couples, and families who are experiencing troubling times.
Michael J Morgan
Psychologist, PhD, NCC
Verified Verified
Locust Grove, GA 30248
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Many people can benefit from psychological evaluations and testing! With a comprehensive assessment, we can usually determine whether you or your child have a developmental condition like ADHD or Autism. We can explore whether or not someone's memory problems are most likely to be caused by dementia, like Alzheimer's Disease. We can investigate learning difficulties associated with post-concussion syndrome. Sometimes people might need a special evaluation before a surgery, like bariatric surgery. Finally, some people might feel "stuck" with their progress in psychotherapy and be looking for answers to help them get back on track.
Many people can benefit from psychological evaluations and testing! With a comprehensive assessment, we can usually determine whether you or your child have a developmental condition like ADHD or Autism. We can explore whether or not someone's memory problems are most likely to be caused by dementia, like Alzheimer's Disease. We can investigate learning difficulties associated with post-concussion syndrome. Sometimes people might need a special evaluation before a surgery, like bariatric surgery. Finally, some people might feel "stuck" with their progress in psychotherapy and be looking for answers to help them get back on track.
As a neuropsychologist, I aim to incorporate total wellness. I encourage my clients to utilizing psychotherapy while simultaneously working on improving nutrition and exercise. My focus is on providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan based on your goals. I incorporate a variety of treatment modalities including psychodynamic or cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness meditation.
As a neuropsychologist, I aim to incorporate total wellness. I encourage my clients to utilizing psychotherapy while simultaneously working on improving nutrition and exercise. My focus is on providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan based on your goals. I incorporate a variety of treatment modalities including psychodynamic or cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness meditation.
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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.