Autism Therapists in Gardner, MA
Are you a young adult or adult that has been diagnosed with autism or autism related disorder? Do you have unmanaged ADHD which is impacting your personal and professional life? Do you just feel like something is just off? Do you feel misunderstood by others? I can help. I offer both individual and group therapy sessions. We will address issues such as dating, sexual health, parenting, relationship, emotional regulation, disorganization, impulsivity, inattentiveness, and feelings of not being enough or too much. You’ll be given tools to use between sessions which will help bridge the gap between intention and action.
Are you a young adult or adult that has been diagnosed with autism or autism related disorder? Do you have unmanaged ADHD which is impacting your personal and professional life? Do you just feel like something is just off? Do you feel misunderstood by others? I can help. I offer both individual and group therapy sessions. We will address issues such as dating, sexual health, parenting, relationship, emotional regulation, disorganization, impulsivity, inattentiveness, and feelings of not being enough or too much. You’ll be given tools to use between sessions which will help bridge the gap between intention and action.
I have a recognized talent for helping children with behavior problems as well as children with ADD, ADHD, autism and temper tantrums.
Calm in the middle of the storm; strength to overcome any obstacle; courage, resilience and determination - these are qualities I seek to cultivate in my clients. My goal is to not only offer my clients relief from disturbing emotional and cognitive symptoms but to support them in manifesting their highest potential. My clinical work has been described as "effective," "holistic", "multi-modal," "results oriented," blending the science of Western Psychology with the intuition of the Eastern spiritual traditions. I focus on root cause for powerful healing. Hardworking clients committed to their growth flourish in my care.
I have a recognized talent for helping children with behavior problems as well as children with ADD, ADHD, autism and temper tantrums.
Calm in the middle of the storm; strength to overcome any obstacle; courage, resilience and determination - these are qualities I seek to cultivate in my clients. My goal is to not only offer my clients relief from disturbing emotional and cognitive symptoms but to support them in manifesting their highest potential. My clinical work has been described as "effective," "holistic", "multi-modal," "results oriented," blending the science of Western Psychology with the intuition of the Eastern spiritual traditions. I focus on root cause for powerful healing. Hardworking clients committed to their growth flourish in my care.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 18 years of experience. I have a background in cognitive behavior therapy and meditation. I have an interactive style and committed to help people find self compassion. I am committed to serving trans, nonbinary and questioning folks . I am a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and am culturally informed in this community. I work with teens and adults on an individual basis.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 18 years of experience. I have a background in cognitive behavior therapy and meditation. I have an interactive style and committed to help people find self compassion. I am committed to serving trans, nonbinary and questioning folks . I am a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and am culturally informed in this community. I work with teens and adults on an individual basis.
Behavioral Health Perspectives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Gardner, MA 01440
Hello Everyone! Thank you for checking out my page. I have had many years of working with different populations, and have enjoyed learning new people, cultures, and different types of people. I always try to meet the person where they are at, and try to give them the most support and treatment as I can working collaboratively together.
Hello Everyone! Thank you for checking out my page. I have had many years of working with different populations, and have enjoyed learning new people, cultures, and different types of people. I always try to meet the person where they are at, and try to give them the most support and treatment as I can working collaboratively together.
Lyric Morgan-O'Connor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Gardner, MA 01440 (Online Only)
Here, you will find sanctuary—a space where you will be seen and gently understood. You will be offered a place to rest, and unload your inner burden, as you journey at your own pace, into the parts of yourself yearning to be explored and healed. In a world that often rushes by, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, lost, or sad, especially for those who view life through a deeply creative and introspective lens. If you’re seeking a space where your thoughts and feelings are not only heard but deeply valued, you've found a welcoming place.
Here, you will find sanctuary—a space where you will be seen and gently understood. You will be offered a place to rest, and unload your inner burden, as you journey at your own pace, into the parts of yourself yearning to be explored and healed. In a world that often rushes by, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, lost, or sad, especially for those who view life through a deeply creative and introspective lens. If you’re seeking a space where your thoughts and feelings are not only heard but deeply valued, you've found a welcoming place.
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My philosophy on therapy comes from Marsha Linehan - Everyone is doing the best they can at any given moment. And my role is to help people identify the ways in which they can improve managing their emotions, thoughts, and actions. I use a combination of CBT, DBT, MBT (Mentalization Based Therapy), and Motivational Interviewing. I have also helped clients with OCD use outpatient exposure therapy for their compulsions and intrusive thoughts. The clients who will benefit the most are adolescents and adults whom are ready to look into and change ineffective patterns so they can live their best lives.
My philosophy on therapy comes from Marsha Linehan - Everyone is doing the best they can at any given moment. And my role is to help people identify the ways in which they can improve managing their emotions, thoughts, and actions. I use a combination of CBT, DBT, MBT (Mentalization Based Therapy), and Motivational Interviewing. I have also helped clients with OCD use outpatient exposure therapy for their compulsions and intrusive thoughts. The clients who will benefit the most are adolescents and adults whom are ready to look into and change ineffective patterns so they can live their best lives.
The aim of my practice is to help reduce moments of suffering and discomfort while increasing moments of joy, connectedness and resilience. At the core of my approach to therapy, is the belief that you are the expert of your life! Together, we will connect to your emotional experience, explore why certain patterns of thinking and behaving exist, heal wounds of the past, and create meaningful change. I adopt a humanistic, strengths based and trauma informed approach to my practice, drawing from a variety of modalities to incorporate both the mind and body; most commonly incorporating Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Internal Family
The aim of my practice is to help reduce moments of suffering and discomfort while increasing moments of joy, connectedness and resilience. At the core of my approach to therapy, is the belief that you are the expert of your life! Together, we will connect to your emotional experience, explore why certain patterns of thinking and behaving exist, heal wounds of the past, and create meaningful change. I adopt a humanistic, strengths based and trauma informed approach to my practice, drawing from a variety of modalities to incorporate both the mind and body; most commonly incorporating Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Internal Family
Abigail Breese-Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Welcome to our Breese Community Counseling! www.breesecs.com Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, we offer a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your unique needs. During our session we might work through past experiences that have shaped your current situation, current stressors that are affecting your day-to-day or managing the changes that come through transitioning into older adulthood.
Welcome to our Breese Community Counseling! www.breesecs.com Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, we offer a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your unique needs. During our session we might work through past experiences that have shaped your current situation, current stressors that are affecting your day-to-day or managing the changes that come through transitioning into older adulthood.
Amanda Urato, LMHC, Anxiety Specialist
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Online Only)
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety - whether it’s from external demands or internal struggles. Maybe it's social anxiety, "a life transition," or healing from trauma. Or maybe it's something more general, like you want to feel more "in control" of your emotions…and your life. I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your challenges, empowering you to move forward - with skill and confidence. I use “treatments that work” (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc). But we’ll find what works for YOU. Lastly, I don’t just want you to just “feel better.” I want you to live your best life. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety - whether it’s from external demands or internal struggles. Maybe it's social anxiety, "a life transition," or healing from trauma. Or maybe it's something more general, like you want to feel more "in control" of your emotions…and your life. I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your challenges, empowering you to move forward - with skill and confidence. I use “treatments that work” (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc). But we’ll find what works for YOU. Lastly, I don’t just want you to just “feel better.” I want you to live your best life. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Welcome! Your visit to the website suggests that you are interested in growth and making positive changes in your life. I am a licensed mental health counselor and am passionate about working with adolescents to adults who struggle with the following problems: depression, anxiety/stress, mood disorders, low self esteem, anger management, relationship issues, parenting challenges, as well as issues that can result from the wide variety of challenging circumstances that life may present. As your counselor, I will strive to develop, with you, a collaborative therapeutic relationship and safe environment in which you feel valued, respected and validated.
Welcome! Your visit to the website suggests that you are interested in growth and making positive changes in your life. I am a licensed mental health counselor and am passionate about working with adolescents to adults who struggle with the following problems: depression, anxiety/stress, mood disorders, low self esteem, anger management, relationship issues, parenting challenges, as well as issues that can result from the wide variety of challenging circumstances that life may present. As your counselor, I will strive to develop, with you, a collaborative therapeutic relationship and safe environment in which you feel valued, respected and validated.
Maureen F. Sappett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, MA 01473
I enjoy working with all ages. Over the last 20 years I have worked with children,tweens,adolescents,adults,couples and their families. Creating a therapeutic environment, which is safe,non-judgemental and caring, is one of my main goals. Every individual has a unique set of circumstances. This requires a personalized intervention to create the changes needed to gain the insight to better understand themselves and others. Once becoming empowered with the skills to feel confident about themselves and their environment they soon find life becomes more managable and easier to navigate through.
I enjoy working with all ages. Over the last 20 years I have worked with children,tweens,adolescents,adults,couples and their families. Creating a therapeutic environment, which is safe,non-judgemental and caring, is one of my main goals. Every individual has a unique set of circumstances. This requires a personalized intervention to create the changes needed to gain the insight to better understand themselves and others. Once becoming empowered with the skills to feel confident about themselves and their environment they soon find life becomes more managable and easier to navigate through.
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.- Charles Swindoll Having worked in this field for nearly 30 years, my experience helps me to understand my clients and to draw upon practical ideas for ways to manage the situation at hand. It's all in the way you look at it, what you focus on, and doing what you can to control the situation. Knowing the past is helpful to understand the present, but it's not always helpful for making changes. I will work with you to identify what you would like to see happen, and how to get as close to that result as possible.
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.- Charles Swindoll Having worked in this field for nearly 30 years, my experience helps me to understand my clients and to draw upon practical ideas for ways to manage the situation at hand. It's all in the way you look at it, what you focus on, and doing what you can to control the situation. Knowing the past is helpful to understand the present, but it's not always helpful for making changes. I will work with you to identify what you would like to see happen, and how to get as close to that result as possible.
Anxiety & Mood Specialist, Mind Matters Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck, burned out, or just trying to get through each day? If anxiety or depression has you feeling hopeless, or if thoughts of change are leaving you overwhelmed? You're not alone. Finding someone you can trust to share your true feelings with can be difficult. At Mind Matters Counseling, we're here to help you navigate your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. We offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore new perspectives and validate your feelings with the best practices in therapy.
Feeling stuck, burned out, or just trying to get through each day? If anxiety or depression has you feeling hopeless, or if thoughts of change are leaving you overwhelmed? You're not alone. Finding someone you can trust to share your true feelings with can be difficult. At Mind Matters Counseling, we're here to help you navigate your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. We offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore new perspectives and validate your feelings with the best practices in therapy.
Are there times you think your child is capable of better performance in school? Do you feel your child's academic performance is slipping and are you looking for a way to identify educational problems and address them? Neuropsychological and psycho-educational testing may be the answer. I provide comprehensive neuropsychological testing services to preschoolers through young adults. My test battery and report help uncover the underlying causes of academic underachievement such as ADHD, motor skills disorders, communication disorders, mood disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, congenital learning disabilities (LD), inadequate education or a combination of these factors.
Are there times you think your child is capable of better performance in school? Do you feel your child's academic performance is slipping and are you looking for a way to identify educational problems and address them? Neuropsychological and psycho-educational testing may be the answer. I provide comprehensive neuropsychological testing services to preschoolers through young adults. My test battery and report help uncover the underlying causes of academic underachievement such as ADHD, motor skills disorders, communication disorders, mood disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, congenital learning disabilities (LD), inadequate education or a combination of these factors.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a Transition Specialist with over 20 years of experience working as a counselor, focused on mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, and transition planning for transition-age youth. I have provided counseling services to individuals and families coping with depression, anxiety, thought disorders, ADHD, and OCD. I have provided rehabilitation counseling services to persons wanting help with careers or vocations. In addition, I support families who are transitioning their children from high school to adult living and connect with the necess
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a Transition Specialist with over 20 years of experience working as a counselor, focused on mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, and transition planning for transition-age youth. I have provided counseling services to individuals and families coping with depression, anxiety, thought disorders, ADHD, and OCD. I have provided rehabilitation counseling services to persons wanting help with careers or vocations. In addition, I support families who are transitioning their children from high school to adult living and connect with the necess
Words are our most powerful tool in expressing ourselves. It can be liberating and insightful. I can guide you to expressing your most inner thoughts and feelings, a path to exploring, understanding and gaining greater insight into ourselves. It can be difficult to find the time and energy to confront the things that make us unhappy, or to simply explore who we are and how we came to be that way. You may feel "stuck" in certain patterns of relationships, and wish that you were more content. You may want to have someone outside of your experiences to help give you perspective on these issues, but worry about finding the right person
Words are our most powerful tool in expressing ourselves. It can be liberating and insightful. I can guide you to expressing your most inner thoughts and feelings, a path to exploring, understanding and gaining greater insight into ourselves. It can be difficult to find the time and energy to confront the things that make us unhappy, or to simply explore who we are and how we came to be that way. You may feel "stuck" in certain patterns of relationships, and wish that you were more content. You may want to have someone outside of your experiences to help give you perspective on these issues, but worry about finding the right person
I have extensive experience guiding adults and children toward their mental health goals. My goal is to help you be the best version of yourself. Whether the challenges you face are related to coping in times of stress, executive functioning, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, or parenting strategies, I offer individual counseling that focuses on your strengths.
I have extensive experience guiding adults and children toward their mental health goals. My goal is to help you be the best version of yourself. Whether the challenges you face are related to coping in times of stress, executive functioning, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, or parenting strategies, I offer individual counseling that focuses on your strengths.
Online Therapists
Mindful Counseling for Children and Families
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Millis, MA 02054
Specializing in autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, anxiety, developmental delays, divorce, coparenting, single parenthood, childhood trauma, and domestic violence.
I believe that we all have the inner resources and strength to overcome our challenges. By using mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems theory, and often a solutions focused approach, I help individuals see their strengths and develop the skills they need to succeed. I believe behavior is always a source of communication, and the more mindful we can be of our actions the greater our ability will be to make effective change in our life. We all deserve the opportunity to become the best version of ourselves. Together, we will learn and create the tools that work best for you so you can live your best life.
Specializing in autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, anxiety, developmental delays, divorce, coparenting, single parenthood, childhood trauma, and domestic violence.
I believe that we all have the inner resources and strength to overcome our challenges. By using mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems theory, and often a solutions focused approach, I help individuals see their strengths and develop the skills they need to succeed. I believe behavior is always a source of communication, and the more mindful we can be of our actions the greater our ability will be to make effective change in our life. We all deserve the opportunity to become the best version of ourselves. Together, we will learn and create the tools that work best for you so you can live your best life.
I support people of all ages with personal or relationship challenges, mood/anxiety disorders, neuro-developmental differences (ADHD/ Autism) and provide educational counseling and advocacy.
Some people struggle for weeks, months, or even years before considering psychotherapy. And it makes sense — it's hard to confide in a stranger and can take a while to find the right fit. We want authenticity and experience in a therapist but also someone relatable and easy to talk with. When couples counseling, family therapy, or child/adolescent support is needed, the search may seem even more daunting. We need a clinician with the interpersonal skills, temperament, and adaptability to forge a meaningful connection with our partners, children, and the networks who support them.
I support people of all ages with personal or relationship challenges, mood/anxiety disorders, neuro-developmental differences (ADHD/ Autism) and provide educational counseling and advocacy.
Some people struggle for weeks, months, or even years before considering psychotherapy. And it makes sense — it's hard to confide in a stranger and can take a while to find the right fit. We want authenticity and experience in a therapist but also someone relatable and easy to talk with. When couples counseling, family therapy, or child/adolescent support is needed, the search may seem even more daunting. We need a clinician with the interpersonal skills, temperament, and adaptability to forge a meaningful connection with our partners, children, and the networks who support them.
People come to psychologists to find answers, get help, and feel better. Often the true nature and deep complexity of any challenge take time to reveal themselves. As a psychologist and neuropsychologist, I help children, families, and adults with the tools of psychotherapy, neuropsychological testing, legal/forensic evaluation, and consultation. My background in human development is central to my person-centered approach. My special interests include girls and women, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, neurologic conditions, employment, and life transitions.
People come to psychologists to find answers, get help, and feel better. Often the true nature and deep complexity of any challenge take time to reveal themselves. As a psychologist and neuropsychologist, I help children, families, and adults with the tools of psychotherapy, neuropsychological testing, legal/forensic evaluation, and consultation. My background in human development is central to my person-centered approach. My special interests include girls and women, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, neurologic conditions, employment, and life transitions.
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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.