Autism Therapists in Framingham, MA
Are you struggling and are unsure where to start? Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. Hi, I’m Amber, and I have a passion for working with patients seeking lasting change. I provide virtual counseling to adults 18+ in the state of MA, and have worked in the mental health field since 2016. I have experience working with people facing a variety of presenting concerns including: anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, life changes/ transitions, ADHD, and low to medium support need Autism.
Are you struggling and are unsure where to start? Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. Hi, I’m Amber, and I have a passion for working with patients seeking lasting change. I provide virtual counseling to adults 18+ in the state of MA, and have worked in the mental health field since 2016. I have experience working with people facing a variety of presenting concerns including: anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, life changes/ transitions, ADHD, and low to medium support need Autism.
My name is Sheri Cheng and I am a pre-licensed mental health counselor seeing clients in-office or through telehealth. I earned my Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College and have years of experience working with children and young adults in educational and therapeutic settings. I have worked with a variety of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and autism in individual and group therapy. My specialties include social skills development, emotional regulation, and strengthening interpersonal relationships.
My name is Sheri Cheng and I am a pre-licensed mental health counselor seeing clients in-office or through telehealth. I earned my Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College and have years of experience working with children and young adults in educational and therapeutic settings. I have worked with a variety of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and autism in individual and group therapy. My specialties include social skills development, emotional regulation, and strengthening interpersonal relationships.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and provide psychotherapy in Metrowest Massachusetts. I have been working in the mental health field since 1999. I offer a safe, inclusive and non-judgmental environment for adults. I take an active role in the therapeutic relationship to challenge clients to change and gain clarity. I have a special experience with treating depression and anxiety, mens' health, young adults/ college students, LGBTQ and adults with learning differences or neuro-atypical / neurodivergent (ADHD, NVLD, Asperger's, high functioning Autism (ASD). I also offer Clinical Supervision to Social Workers.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and provide psychotherapy in Metrowest Massachusetts. I have been working in the mental health field since 1999. I offer a safe, inclusive and non-judgmental environment for adults. I take an active role in the therapeutic relationship to challenge clients to change and gain clarity. I have a special experience with treating depression and anxiety, mens' health, young adults/ college students, LGBTQ and adults with learning differences or neuro-atypical / neurodivergent (ADHD, NVLD, Asperger's, high functioning Autism (ASD). I also offer Clinical Supervision to Social Workers.
Dr Claudia P Osorio Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Framingham, MA 01702
Providing Answers on Your Journey! At Dr. Claudia P. Osorio Psychological Services, we provide comprehensive psychological assessments to clients ages 7 through adulthood to address concerns regarding neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric disorders. Specifically, we assess concerns with OCD, ADHD, ASD (autism/ Asperger's), mood disorders, social-emotional, memory, executive functioning, IQ functioning, among many other diagnoses.
Providing Answers on Your Journey! At Dr. Claudia P. Osorio Psychological Services, we provide comprehensive psychological assessments to clients ages 7 through adulthood to address concerns regarding neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric disorders. Specifically, we assess concerns with OCD, ADHD, ASD (autism/ Asperger's), mood disorders, social-emotional, memory, executive functioning, IQ functioning, among many other diagnoses.
I am experienced working with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, Bipolar, Autism Spectrum Disorder, grief/loss, Substance Abuse, Schizophrenia, social skills building, self-esteem building, mood disorders, mild to severe behavioral issues, and coping skills.
I have worked with diverse populations and people of all ages ranging from 4-74 years old while working in community mental health. My clinical experience also includes treating children and adolescents with trauma and severe emotional and behavioral issues at two residential schools. I currently focus on children, teens/adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy working with (and working alongside) athletes, taking a sports psychology approach. I also have a strong history of working well with clients who have not responded/had difficulty engaging in traditional therapy.
I am experienced working with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, Bipolar, Autism Spectrum Disorder, grief/loss, Substance Abuse, Schizophrenia, social skills building, self-esteem building, mood disorders, mild to severe behavioral issues, and coping skills.
I have worked with diverse populations and people of all ages ranging from 4-74 years old while working in community mental health. My clinical experience also includes treating children and adolescents with trauma and severe emotional and behavioral issues at two residential schools. I currently focus on children, teens/adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy working with (and working alongside) athletes, taking a sports psychology approach. I also have a strong history of working well with clients who have not responded/had difficulty engaging in traditional therapy.
Academy MetroWest provides weekly group therapy sessions that meet in a gymnasium setting. Groups use cooperative, non-competitive physical activity as a means of helping children enhance social skills and self-image. Owing to the social skills focus of the program, our most commonly encountered presenting problems are ADHD, Asperger's Disorder, NvLD, and other issues in which social skills delays figure prominently. We work with children aged 6 - 15.
Academy MetroWest provides weekly group therapy sessions that meet in a gymnasium setting. Groups use cooperative, non-competitive physical activity as a means of helping children enhance social skills and self-image. Owing to the social skills focus of the program, our most commonly encountered presenting problems are ADHD, Asperger's Disorder, NvLD, and other issues in which social skills delays figure prominently. We work with children aged 6 - 15.
Vijay Dalal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LICSW
Verified Verified
Framingham, MA 01701 (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from different cultural backgrounds. My style is active, interactive, and engaging. My clients come with anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, past trauma, and relationship-related issues.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from different cultural backgrounds. My style is active, interactive, and engaging. My clients come with anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, past trauma, and relationship-related issues.
Here to help you stay motivated, manage stress, and build resilience, Dr. Prevelige provides counseling, diagnostic clarification, and support to children, teens, adults, and couples. With more than 20 years experience, Dr. Prevelige enjoys inspiring others to be the best version of themselves. It is Dr. Prevelige's passion to help each person discover their hidden potential so they can create a more satisfying present and hopeful future.
Here to help you stay motivated, manage stress, and build resilience, Dr. Prevelige provides counseling, diagnostic clarification, and support to children, teens, adults, and couples. With more than 20 years experience, Dr. Prevelige enjoys inspiring others to be the best version of themselves. It is Dr. Prevelige's passion to help each person discover their hidden potential so they can create a more satisfying present and hopeful future.
Christina Marie Casavant-Towers
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Framingham, MA 01701
Christina loves helping others and enjoys using humor, and person centered therapy to assist clients with dealing with today's challenges. She likes to help clients write their own story and what their life should be and with free of judgment. Christina can assist with managing goals and other behaviors throughout the lifespan, but she will try and go to the core and find what is going on to help you. She is further trauma certified and has experience with a variety of diagnosis, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, neurodiversity, and much more. Christina is licensed in Massachusetts and Maine.
Christina loves helping others and enjoys using humor, and person centered therapy to assist clients with dealing with today's challenges. She likes to help clients write their own story and what their life should be and with free of judgment. Christina can assist with managing goals and other behaviors throughout the lifespan, but she will try and go to the core and find what is going on to help you. She is further trauma certified and has experience with a variety of diagnosis, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, neurodiversity, and much more. Christina is licensed in Massachusetts and Maine.
I have been working as psychotherapist since 2017 with clients from all age groups, various background and different cultures. Brazilian, living in the US from the past 25 years and have plenty of knowledge of what challenges immigrants face here, including difficulties adjusting to the culture and thriving the system. I have experience with a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, ADHD, depression, panic disorder and OCD. Holding a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College, Boston, MA and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Framingham State University.
I have been working as psychotherapist since 2017 with clients from all age groups, various background and different cultures. Brazilian, living in the US from the past 25 years and have plenty of knowledge of what challenges immigrants face here, including difficulties adjusting to the culture and thriving the system. I have experience with a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, ADHD, depression, panic disorder and OCD. Holding a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College, Boston, MA and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Framingham State University.
Working with clients from ethnic minority groups is my passion; especially Brazilians, Latinos and Native Americans. Having experienced being an immigrant myself while living in Brazil, I am very aware of the unique difficulties facing newly arrived immigrants. Individuals needing assistance with school difficulties, parenting concerns, family conflict, marital discord, or functionally impairing mental health symptoms are my ideal client.
Working with clients from ethnic minority groups is my passion; especially Brazilians, Latinos and Native Americans. Having experienced being an immigrant myself while living in Brazil, I am very aware of the unique difficulties facing newly arrived immigrants. Individuals needing assistance with school difficulties, parenting concerns, family conflict, marital discord, or functionally impairing mental health symptoms are my ideal client.
Connecting with the versions of ourselves we want to be is challenging: anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, stress, relationship issues, and myriad internal and external/systemic factors make it difficult to “show up” in the ways we would like. My goal as a clinician is to help you get in touch with and connect to the version of yourself most aligned with your values, while you learn how to effectively and consistently navigate the challenges along the way.
Connecting with the versions of ourselves we want to be is challenging: anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, stress, relationship issues, and myriad internal and external/systemic factors make it difficult to “show up” in the ways we would like. My goal as a clinician is to help you get in touch with and connect to the version of yourself most aligned with your values, while you learn how to effectively and consistently navigate the challenges along the way.
I have 25 years of experience working with high-risk women, children, and families in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, and public schools. Experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and developmental disabilities.
I have 25 years of experience working with high-risk women, children, and families in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, and public schools. Experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and developmental disabilities.
SECM, LLC
PsyD, EdD, LEP, NCSP, ABSNP
Verified Verified
Framingham, MA 01701
Waitlist for new clients
Neuropsychological and Psychological Testing Only at this time ............ SECM provides various assessments (psychological, neuropsychological, and educational) to help diagnose and identify learning, psychological and mental health concerns. We work with children 5 years and older, adolescents, as well as adults.
Neuropsychological and Psychological Testing Only at this time ............ SECM provides various assessments (psychological, neuropsychological, and educational) to help diagnose and identify learning, psychological and mental health concerns. We work with children 5 years and older, adolescents, as well as adults.
Doc Wayne is a Boston-based, award-winning mental health provider leading the field of sport-based therapy. We provide training, tools, and services that address emotional, behavioral, traumatic, racial, gender, and cultural-based barriers by providing equitable access to better mental health for all. Since 2010, Doc Wayne has expanded to serve over 2,500 youth and adults each week through programs including Chalk Talk Group Therapy, Therapeutic Recess, and the Community Clinic. Each of our programs is designed to assist youth and adults with different mental health needs, ensuring they have the best quality support available.
Doc Wayne is a Boston-based, award-winning mental health provider leading the field of sport-based therapy. We provide training, tools, and services that address emotional, behavioral, traumatic, racial, gender, and cultural-based barriers by providing equitable access to better mental health for all. Since 2010, Doc Wayne has expanded to serve over 2,500 youth and adults each week through programs including Chalk Talk Group Therapy, Therapeutic Recess, and the Community Clinic. Each of our programs is designed to assist youth and adults with different mental health needs, ensuring they have the best quality support available.
OCD Specialist, Shane MacDonald, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Framingham, MA 01702 (Online Only)
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Hello and welcome! My name is Malachy. I’m so happy that you have taken on this journey of growth and healing. I’m a licensed professional clinical counselor and love working with people from different walks of life, backgrounds and cultures. As a counselor I’m here to help empower you to find and unlock the answers that are within you. Together as a team we will explore what you would like to work through in the way that best fits your needs. I believe in holding a respectful, supportive, validating and healing space for people I work with. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, phase of life issues and trauma.
Hello and welcome! My name is Malachy. I’m so happy that you have taken on this journey of growth and healing. I’m a licensed professional clinical counselor and love working with people from different walks of life, backgrounds and cultures. As a counselor I’m here to help empower you to find and unlock the answers that are within you. Together as a team we will explore what you would like to work through in the way that best fits your needs. I believe in holding a respectful, supportive, validating and healing space for people I work with. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, phase of life issues and trauma.
OCD Specialist, Shane MacDonald, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Framingham, MA 01701 (Online Only)
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Hello! My name is Greg Corbett and I am a LMHC in the state of Massachusetts. I have been working as a therapist on some level for the last 7 years. During my time as an undergraduate, I had the pleasure of having two separate internships; one at a rape crisis/domestic violence hotline and one at a substance use treatment center. Through these two internships, I was able to learn what it was like to be a therapist and discover that I wanted to continue to pursue my education to become a therapist myself.
Hello! My name is Greg Corbett and I am a LMHC in the state of Massachusetts. I have been working as a therapist on some level for the last 7 years. During my time as an undergraduate, I had the pleasure of having two separate internships; one at a rape crisis/domestic violence hotline and one at a substance use treatment center. Through these two internships, I was able to learn what it was like to be a therapist and discover that I wanted to continue to pursue my education to become a therapist myself.
Leonice Ferreira
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Framingham, MA 01701 (Online Only)
Have you ever felt like you were not living up to your own expectations as a parent? Are you struggling with the challenges of raising a child with special needs? Is your child having mental health or behavioral issues, and while you are doing your best to support your child, do you feel alone in this challenging journey? Do you feel misunderstood, judged, overwhelmed, or stressed in your role as a parent? Maybe you are struggling to establish mutual understanding with your grown child on issues you disagree with.
Have you ever felt like you were not living up to your own expectations as a parent? Are you struggling with the challenges of raising a child with special needs? Is your child having mental health or behavioral issues, and while you are doing your best to support your child, do you feel alone in this challenging journey? Do you feel misunderstood, judged, overwhelmed, or stressed in your role as a parent? Maybe you are struggling to establish mutual understanding with your grown child on issues you disagree with.
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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.