Autism Therapists in Southborough, MA
Is anxiety or depression getting in the way of the life that you want to lead? Do you want to move towards independence but feel confused or overwhelmed? Are you questioning your sexuality or gender identity? I am here to help. I offer a calming, nonjudgmental presence providing support and helping you to learn new ways of overcoming the difficulties that you face.
Is anxiety or depression getting in the way of the life that you want to lead? Do you want to move towards independence but feel confused or overwhelmed? Are you questioning your sexuality or gender identity? I am here to help. I offer a calming, nonjudgmental presence providing support and helping you to learn new ways of overcoming the difficulties that you face.
You're a gifted, dynamic, busy woman exhausted by life's competing demands. You put pressure on yourself to "do it all." You smile and take on the day, avoiding your emotional pain by staying busy. You have parenting, caregiving, relationship, or life transition issues that are being ignored, leading to anxiety, depression, medical issues, low motivation, and lack of fulfillment. Your past and current traumas are impacting your sleep and daily functioning. You've realized you need help, and you feel bad about that too. After all, you SHOULD be able to handle it all and keep smiling!
You're a gifted, dynamic, busy woman exhausted by life's competing demands. You put pressure on yourself to "do it all." You smile and take on the day, avoiding your emotional pain by staying busy. You have parenting, caregiving, relationship, or life transition issues that are being ignored, leading to anxiety, depression, medical issues, low motivation, and lack of fulfillment. Your past and current traumas are impacting your sleep and daily functioning. You've realized you need help, and you feel bad about that too. After all, you SHOULD be able to handle it all and keep smiling!
Wendy Daly is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts. She builds an open and nonjudgmental atmosphere which allows her to develop an alliance with her clients that can result in building new skills or coping strategies as they work together to achieve the individual's goals.
Wendy Daly is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts. She builds an open and nonjudgmental atmosphere which allows her to develop an alliance with her clients that can result in building new skills or coping strategies as they work together to achieve the individual's goals.
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I work with children, teens, and young adults who may have one or more challenges, such as anxiety, depression, attention problems, hyperactivity, impulsivity, tantrums, difficulty with social skills or relationships, autism, poor sleep, toileting struggles, trauma and abuse, foster care/adoption, or stress from the impact of inequity and discrimination.
Together we can do what none of us can do alone. You've been looking for answers and, most of all, hope. I can offer you that hope through clinically proven psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults with behavioral and mental health challenges. From depression to anxiety, to problem behaviors, trauma and autism, the evidence-based treatments I use deliver tangible results that improve lives. My multicultural background and years of experience and leadership come together with compassionate care to help my clients to achieve a new wellness and learn skills they carry with them the rest of their lives.
I work with children, teens, and young adults who may have one or more challenges, such as anxiety, depression, attention problems, hyperactivity, impulsivity, tantrums, difficulty with social skills or relationships, autism, poor sleep, toileting struggles, trauma and abuse, foster care/adoption, or stress from the impact of inequity and discrimination.
Together we can do what none of us can do alone. You've been looking for answers and, most of all, hope. I can offer you that hope through clinically proven psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults with behavioral and mental health challenges. From depression to anxiety, to problem behaviors, trauma and autism, the evidence-based treatments I use deliver tangible results that improve lives. My multicultural background and years of experience and leadership come together with compassionate care to help my clients to achieve a new wellness and learn skills they carry with them the rest of their lives.
I am also currently on the faculty at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where I am involved in research on children with autism, intellectual disabilities, and Down syndrome.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in autism diagnostic evaluations and neurodevelopmental assessments of toddlers and preschool children. I also conduct neuropsychological assessment for school age children for a wide range of concerns including ADHD, learning disorders, communication disorders, and social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. I also attend school IEP meetings, conduct classroom observations, provide parent consultation, and follow children over time as needed.
I am also currently on the faculty at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where I am involved in research on children with autism, intellectual disabilities, and Down syndrome.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in autism diagnostic evaluations and neurodevelopmental assessments of toddlers and preschool children. I also conduct neuropsychological assessment for school age children for a wide range of concerns including ADHD, learning disorders, communication disorders, and social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. I also attend school IEP meetings, conduct classroom observations, provide parent consultation, and follow children over time as needed.
Stephen Nadel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EdD
Verified Verified
Natick, MA 01760 (Online Only)
As someone who also identifies as having characteristics of the Broader Autism Phenotype (BAP), I also understand and have the experience of empathizing with the challenges of autistic clients.
Our group practice, Prosper Health, focuses exclusively on autistic adults. I have unique experience with autism, being someone who has studied the subject at Boston University (Doctorate in Education and Master's in Social Work), having experience working with such clients for 12 years, and having raised a son with autism (many years as a single parent).
As someone who also identifies as having characteristics of the Broader Autism Phenotype (BAP), I also understand and have the experience of empathizing with the challenges of autistic clients.
Our group practice, Prosper Health, focuses exclusively on autistic adults. I have unique experience with autism, being someone who has studied the subject at Boston University (Doctorate in Education and Master's in Social Work), having experience working with such clients for 12 years, and having raised a son with autism (many years as a single parent).
Lisa Burke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776
Waitlist for new clients
***My caseload is currently full, please contact me to be added to my waitlist.*** I left my job as a Program Director, at McLean Hospital to bring my clinical knowledge and training to the suburbs. I work with children, adolescents and young adults, who struggle with depression, anxiety, difficulties regulating emotions, self-harm, suicidal ideation and borderline personality disorder (BPD). I also have experience treating those with mild intellectual disability, Autism and behavioral disorders. I'm certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Interventions from Boston University and I am trained in DBT, from Behavioral Tech, LLC
***My caseload is currently full, please contact me to be added to my waitlist.*** I left my job as a Program Director, at McLean Hospital to bring my clinical knowledge and training to the suburbs. I work with children, adolescents and young adults, who struggle with depression, anxiety, difficulties regulating emotions, self-harm, suicidal ideation and borderline personality disorder (BPD). I also have experience treating those with mild intellectual disability, Autism and behavioral disorders. I'm certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Interventions from Boston University and I am trained in DBT, from Behavioral Tech, LLC
Stephen Christopher Nadel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Natick, MA 01760 (Online Only)
I understand what it is like to be a parent of a child or adult with autism.
My practice focuses on people with special needs with a particular specialty in serving people on the Autism Spectrum. I am unique for being someone who has studied the subject at Boston University (Doctorate in Education and Master's in Social Work), having experience working with such clients for 12 years, and having raised a son with autism (many years as a single parent).
I understand what it is like to be a parent of a child or adult with autism.
My practice focuses on people with special needs with a particular specialty in serving people on the Autism Spectrum. I am unique for being someone who has studied the subject at Boston University (Doctorate in Education and Master's in Social Work), having experience working with such clients for 12 years, and having raised a son with autism (many years as a single parent).
NeuroSerenity Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Framingham, MA 01701 (Online Only)
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.
Next Steps Therapies
Occupational Therapist, MOT, OTR/L
Verified Verified
Northborough, MA 01532
Waitlist for new clients
I value seeing the child as part of the whole family system and want to be able to support the child and family the natural environment to increase carryover and build faster success. This is why I offer home based pediatric occupational therapy or utilize a parent coaching method. I love working with parents to support their child and make everyone’s everyday life easier. My background is in ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities and building successful daily routines, including mealtimes, dressing, bath time, etc. while also incorporating executive functioning skills and/or sensory and self regulation using an interoception method.
I value seeing the child as part of the whole family system and want to be able to support the child and family the natural environment to increase carryover and build faster success. This is why I offer home based pediatric occupational therapy or utilize a parent coaching method. I love working with parents to support their child and make everyone’s everyday life easier. My background is in ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities and building successful daily routines, including mealtimes, dressing, bath time, etc. while also incorporating executive functioning skills and/or sensory and self regulation using an interoception method.
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 have spent the past 10+ years working in a variety of mental health settings including residential care, emergency services, crisis stabilization, applied behavior analysis, and outpatient individual/family therapy. I have extensive experience helping a diverse range of populations including those struggling with severe mental illness, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, substance use, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, suicidality, and impulse control disorders. I specialize in working with children/adolescents, families, and young adults but enjoy serving people of all ages.
I have spent the past 10+ years working in a variety of mental health settings including residential care, emergency services, crisis stabilization, applied behavior analysis, and outpatient individual/family therapy. I have extensive experience helping a diverse range of populations including those struggling with severe mental illness, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, substance use, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, suicidality, and impulse control disorders. I specialize in working with children/adolescents, families, and young adults but enjoy serving people of all ages.
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.
Immediate appointments available! ◡̈ I specialize in working with children and teens, and women who have experienced anxiety and mood disorders related to pregnancy, childbirth, and coping with the postpartum experience. I have a unique expertise in treating individuals on the Autism Spectrum, and those with ADHD and OCD diagnoses. I use play therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray therapy when working with children & teens. With adults, I integrate art, breathwork, mindfulness and mind-body connection approaches into traditional talk therapy treatment.
Immediate appointments available! ◡̈ I specialize in working with children and teens, and women who have experienced anxiety and mood disorders related to pregnancy, childbirth, and coping with the postpartum experience. I have a unique expertise in treating individuals on the Autism Spectrum, and those with ADHD and OCD diagnoses. I use play therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray therapy when working with children & teens. With adults, I integrate art, breathwork, mindfulness and mind-body connection approaches into traditional talk therapy treatment.
Challenges with attention, memory, executive function, and communication can disrupt work, school, and home life. Stress, poor sleep, anxiety, health conditions, trauma, and mood difficulties often make things worse. Concern for disorders such as ADHD, autism, dementia, or other cognitive conditions typically calls for a formal neuropsychological evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses, provide diagnostic clarity, and determine next steps. This can empower you to secure academic and work accommodations, implement appropriate strategies, and access needed resources.
Challenges with attention, memory, executive function, and communication can disrupt work, school, and home life. Stress, poor sleep, anxiety, health conditions, trauma, and mood difficulties often make things worse. Concern for disorders such as ADHD, autism, dementia, or other cognitive conditions typically calls for a formal neuropsychological evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses, provide diagnostic clarity, and determine next steps. This can empower you to secure academic and work accommodations, implement appropriate strategies, and access needed resources.
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 licensed child/adolescent neuropsychologist and school psychologist. I provide Neuropsychological Evaluations to assess a range of neurodevelopment disorders including learning disabilities, ADHD, executive functioning vulnerabilities, high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders, and other issues impacting cognitive functioning, learning, and daily adaptation. I can document relevant diagnoses and provided practical recommendations to help in the formulation of goals for IEPs and 504 Accommodation Plans. Additionally, I can provide consultation to parents to help them navigate the Special Education process.
I am a licensed child/adolescent neuropsychologist and school psychologist. I provide Neuropsychological Evaluations to assess a range of neurodevelopment disorders including learning disabilities, ADHD, executive functioning vulnerabilities, high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders, and other issues impacting cognitive functioning, learning, and daily adaptation. I can document relevant diagnoses and provided practical recommendations to help in the formulation of goals for IEPs and 504 Accommodation Plans. Additionally, I can provide consultation to parents to help them navigate the Special Education process.
I am a strengths-based, caring clinician, and my clinical training is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and adults. My clinical experience includes treating children, adolescents, young adults, and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, impulse control/hyperactivity, OCD, socialization, autism spectrum disorder, grief, and trauma. I have experience collaborating with clients and family members to best support their goals and interests.
I am a strengths-based, caring clinician, and my clinical training is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and adults. My clinical experience includes treating children, adolescents, young adults, and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, impulse control/hyperactivity, OCD, socialization, autism spectrum disorder, grief, and trauma. I have experience collaborating with clients and family members to best support their goals and interests.
Karin Maria Hodges, Psy.D. PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776
I specialize with dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider (Massachusetts Lic. 9724). I invest a great deal of time with young patients and their families up front, which allows for well-informed, high quality interventions.
I specialize with dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider (Massachusetts Lic. 9724). I invest a great deal of time with young patients and their families up front, which allows for well-informed, high quality interventions.
Nicole Foxe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CPT, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayland, MA 01778
I am driven by directness and efficiency, and draw upon my humor, warmth, and ability to motivate. My approach is unencumbered by therapeutic conventions of insurance approval, clinical setting, and therapy tropes. I offer a novel approach to therapy for OCD, phobias, ADHD, anxiety, autism functioning concerns, and weight management. We will meet in a location of your choice (home, office, etc) or remotely. I do not accept insurance, and only you will determine the visit frequency. Please inquire if you wish to utilize my expertise as a Certified Personal Trainer, and/or Registered Yoga Teacher (200-hr) to augment therapy.
I am driven by directness and efficiency, and draw upon my humor, warmth, and ability to motivate. My approach is unencumbered by therapeutic conventions of insurance approval, clinical setting, and therapy tropes. I offer a novel approach to therapy for OCD, phobias, ADHD, anxiety, autism functioning concerns, and weight management. We will meet in a location of your choice (home, office, etc) or remotely. I do not accept insurance, and only you will determine the visit frequency. Please inquire if you wish to utilize my expertise as a Certified Personal Trainer, and/or Registered Yoga Teacher (200-hr) to augment therapy.
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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.