Autism Therapists in Annapolis, MD
Children at Play, LLC
Occupational Therapist, MS, OTRL
Not Verified Not Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
We specialize in working with children with sensory processing concerns, autism spectrum disorder, ADD/ADHD, developmental disabilities, dyspraxia, neurological disorders, and behavioral disorders.
Children at Play, LLC offers pediatric occupational therapy services for children with a variety of needs. We offer FREE consultations and screenings to help you determine if we are the best fit for your family.
We specialize in working with children with sensory processing concerns, autism spectrum disorder, ADD/ADHD, developmental disabilities, dyspraxia, neurological disorders, and behavioral disorders.
Children at Play, LLC offers pediatric occupational therapy services for children with a variety of needs. We offer FREE consultations and screenings to help you determine if we are the best fit for your family.
Nora Padison
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
I provide neurodiversity-affirming Autism and ADHD evaluations for adults in the state of Maryland as well as individual therapy. Some folks may come to me through self-identification and are simply looking to affirm what they already know about themselves, while others may be exploring neurodivergence for the first time. I am ready to meet you wherever you are in your self-discovery journey. My process is based on the client’s needs, but a typical evaluation includes gathering of social and developmental history, completion of self-report questionnaires, and the use of several diagnostic tools.
I provide neurodiversity-affirming Autism and ADHD evaluations for adults in the state of Maryland as well as individual therapy. Some folks may come to me through self-identification and are simply looking to affirm what they already know about themselves, while others may be exploring neurodivergence for the first time. I am ready to meet you wherever you are in your self-discovery journey. My process is based on the client’s needs, but a typical evaluation includes gathering of social and developmental history, completion of self-report questionnaires, and the use of several diagnostic tools.
After years of working with children with autism in various settings, I have found my passion and my calling in working with these clients and also supporting their family members.
We often feel the need to alter how we present in the world to make others more comfortable but when we find ways to show up more authentically ourselves and communicate with those around us we find much more joy. I enjoy helping people figure out who they are and how they want to show up in the world. Whether you are interested in changing your relationships or planning for the future it can be helpful to explore what is truly you. When working with individuals with autism and their families I enjoy exploring how to communicate our experiences to others and gaining a deeper understanding for those around us.
After years of working with children with autism in various settings, I have found my passion and my calling in working with these clients and also supporting their family members.
We often feel the need to alter how we present in the world to make others more comfortable but when we find ways to show up more authentically ourselves and communicate with those around us we find much more joy. I enjoy helping people figure out who they are and how they want to show up in the world. Whether you are interested in changing your relationships or planning for the future it can be helpful to explore what is truly you. When working with individuals with autism and their families I enjoy exploring how to communicate our experiences to others and gaining a deeper understanding for those around us.
Dr. Laura Groft, Ph.D. - Wellshore Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
I specialize in difficulties related to ADHD, Autism (and PDA), anxiety, depression, friendships, self-esteem, and life stressors to improve success at school, social skills, and emotional and behavioral regulation.
I know that reaching out for help for you or your child is important and also hard. No parent wants to see their child struggle at school, at home, or with friends and family. I help kids and teens gain tools they need to be successful and help families understand how to better support them. + I offer psychological and therapeutic services to children, teens, young adults, and their families in a supportive and approachable way so they can grow and flourish into their best selves at home, at school, and with others. I approach my work with a strengths-based and culturally-sensitive lens while using evidence-based methods.
I specialize in difficulties related to ADHD, Autism (and PDA), anxiety, depression, friendships, self-esteem, and life stressors to improve success at school, social skills, and emotional and behavioral regulation.
I know that reaching out for help for you or your child is important and also hard. No parent wants to see their child struggle at school, at home, or with friends and family. I help kids and teens gain tools they need to be successful and help families understand how to better support them. + I offer psychological and therapeutic services to children, teens, young adults, and their families in a supportive and approachable way so they can grow and flourish into their best selves at home, at school, and with others. I approach my work with a strengths-based and culturally-sensitive lens while using evidence-based methods.
I specialize in crisis intervention and enjoy helping individuals with trauma disorders, stress management, autism, and life transitions.
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
I specialize in crisis intervention and enjoy helping individuals with trauma disorders, stress management, autism, and life transitions.
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience within the mental health industry. I am the founder of Empower & Elevate Psychotherapy, a virtual outpatient private practice providing quality mental health care to individuals and families across 42 states. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of pediatric, child, adolescent, and adult populations with symptoms related to autism, ADHD, disruptive behavior, intellectual and developmental disabilities, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, stress, life transitions, challenges with identity development, hardship in attachments, and family discord.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience within the mental health industry. I am the founder of Empower & Elevate Psychotherapy, a virtual outpatient private practice providing quality mental health care to individuals and families across 42 states. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of pediatric, child, adolescent, and adult populations with symptoms related to autism, ADHD, disruptive behavior, intellectual and developmental disabilities, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, stress, life transitions, challenges with identity development, hardship in attachments, and family discord.
Not accepting new clients. Hi, I’m Erin. I help teens and adults, especially queer, LGBTQIA+, and neurodiverse (ADHD, Autism Spectrum) individuals, who are exhausted from trying to do everything perfectly. I support clients in learning to let their guard down and discover what life can be like without anxiety controlling every thought and action. My clients experience meaningful changes during their time in therapy, not just in their anxiety but also in their relationships, careers, and self-perception. I love to bring in research, theories, and resources to sessions, and there is often laughter, even as we work through the pain.
Not accepting new clients. Hi, I’m Erin. I help teens and adults, especially queer, LGBTQIA+, and neurodiverse (ADHD, Autism Spectrum) individuals, who are exhausted from trying to do everything perfectly. I support clients in learning to let their guard down and discover what life can be like without anxiety controlling every thought and action. My clients experience meaningful changes during their time in therapy, not just in their anxiety but also in their relationships, careers, and self-perception. I love to bring in research, theories, and resources to sessions, and there is often laughter, even as we work through the pain.
Thank you for taking a moment to view my Psychology Today profile. You can learn more about my practice by visiting www.kesprivatepractice.com. My name is Katherine E. Smith, and I am a licensed psychologist who works with individuals 14 years of age and over. My training has provided me the opportunity to work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ issues including sexuality and gender diversity, as well as working with women who experience reproductive trauma including infertility, pregnancy loss, and perinatal mental health disorders.
Thank you for taking a moment to view my Psychology Today profile. You can learn more about my practice by visiting www.kesprivatepractice.com. My name is Katherine E. Smith, and I am a licensed psychologist who works with individuals 14 years of age and over. My training has provided me the opportunity to work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ issues including sexuality and gender diversity, as well as working with women who experience reproductive trauma including infertility, pregnancy loss, and perinatal mental health disorders.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
Kimberly Gillette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
I specialize in working with neurodivergent teens and adults with busy brains! This includes ADHD, Autism, OCD, Anxiety, & Depression.
Are you exhausted and struggling to find the glimmers in your every day life? Do you feel like you have to hide parts of yourself in order to fit in or be well liked? That maybe there is a set of rules on how to be a human, that everyone else but you, seems to have mastered? Perhaps you notice this in your child, and want them to better understand how their unique brain works or to get help digging out of a funk and feel less overwhelmed. Sometimes we just need help getting unstuck and could benefit from strategies to improve relationships or quality of life. The tools, extra encouragement and validation can go a long way.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent teens and adults with busy brains! This includes ADHD, Autism, OCD, Anxiety, & Depression.
Are you exhausted and struggling to find the glimmers in your every day life? Do you feel like you have to hide parts of yourself in order to fit in or be well liked? That maybe there is a set of rules on how to be a human, that everyone else but you, seems to have mastered? Perhaps you notice this in your child, and want them to better understand how their unique brain works or to get help digging out of a funk and feel less overwhelmed. Sometimes we just need help getting unstuck and could benefit from strategies to improve relationships or quality of life. The tools, extra encouragement and validation can go a long way.
I am specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of problems first occurring in childhood and adolescence, including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Autism.
Are you worried about your child's development, behavior, or emotions? Annapolis Childrens Services offers relief for parents who are concerned about their infant, their child, or their teenager. You are the expert of your own child. Don't put off seeking help because someone told you it is "just a phase they're going through" or "they'll outgrow it". Give your child a chance to make the most of his or her talents without the burden of untreated developmental delay, attention deficit, oppositional defiance, anxiety, depression, or problems with social skills. Call for a confidential consultation today.
I am specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of problems first occurring in childhood and adolescence, including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Autism.
Are you worried about your child's development, behavior, or emotions? Annapolis Childrens Services offers relief for parents who are concerned about their infant, their child, or their teenager. You are the expert of your own child. Don't put off seeking help because someone told you it is "just a phase they're going through" or "they'll outgrow it". Give your child a chance to make the most of his or her talents without the burden of untreated developmental delay, attention deficit, oppositional defiance, anxiety, depression, or problems with social skills. Call for a confidential consultation today.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
I'm a social worker and parent of three daughters, including one with autism.
Life is not for the faint of heart, and its twists can leave us feeling sad, angry, or overwhelmed. I help clients move away from feeling isolated and uncertain to feeling empowered and hopeful.
I'm a social worker and parent of three daughters, including one with autism.
Life is not for the faint of heart, and its twists can leave us feeling sad, angry, or overwhelmed. I help clients move away from feeling isolated and uncertain to feeling empowered and hopeful.
The Counseling Center Group, Annapolis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
At CCG, we have expertise in addressing anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, relationship and family issues, job stress, autism, and major life transitions.
The Counseling Center Group is dedicated to helping you live a life you love. We are committed to providing relatively short-term treatments designed to achieve positive, long-lasting results. Our team of therapists use structured, evidence-based methods to help you reach realistic goals in the most efficient manner. We recognize that you need sensible strategies to achieve your desired outcomes, not years of open-ended therapy that simply validates your concerns. Each member of our team operates with that core value in mind and can work with you one-on-one or in group therapy in an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. We take pride in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions. At the Counseling Center Group, we can help you discover your authentic self; understand the emotions, thoughts and actions that keep you stuck in place; and master the tools you need to live a fulfilling life.
At CCG, we have expertise in addressing anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, relationship and family issues, job stress, autism, and major life transitions.
The Counseling Center Group is dedicated to helping you live a life you love. We are committed to providing relatively short-term treatments designed to achieve positive, long-lasting results. Our team of therapists use structured, evidence-based methods to help you reach realistic goals in the most efficient manner. We recognize that you need sensible strategies to achieve your desired outcomes, not years of open-ended therapy that simply validates your concerns. Each member of our team operates with that core value in mind and can work with you one-on-one or in group therapy in an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. We take pride in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions. At the Counseling Center Group, we can help you discover your authentic self; understand the emotions, thoughts and actions that keep you stuck in place; and master the tools you need to live a fulfilling life.
By taking the first step toward obtaining therapeutic services, the client has already proven bravery and openness. My ideal client would put as much effort as possible in that moment, moment, or day to continue prioritizing their mental health and related needs. My ideal client, over time, would be able to identify what supports them vs. what does not.
By taking the first step toward obtaining therapeutic services, the client has already proven bravery and openness. My ideal client would put as much effort as possible in that moment, moment, or day to continue prioritizing their mental health and related needs. My ideal client, over time, would be able to identify what supports them vs. what does not.
Heather McMullen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MT-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21409
It is my passion to collaborate with and empower others to not just survive through life but to find a way to living fully and thriving. I work to be an ally in achieving your goals and your desires. Finding a way to enjoy and be confident in your career and job experience, creative outlets, and social life can really happen.
It is my passion to collaborate with and empower others to not just survive through life but to find a way to living fully and thriving. I work to be an ally in achieving your goals and your desires. Finding a way to enjoy and be confident in your career and job experience, creative outlets, and social life can really happen.
As a therapist, I’m driven by the unwavering belief that every individual possesses the innate power to transform their lives. Through my journey of understanding and connecting with people, I’ve come to realize the profound need for support and encouragement on the path from pain to lasting happiness. Being a therapist is not just a career, it’s a profound calling, and I consider myself fortunate to have the privilege of sitting with individuals during their darkest moments and witnessing the incredible transformations they undergo. Thank you for checking me out, and I look forward to meeting you!
As a therapist, I’m driven by the unwavering belief that every individual possesses the innate power to transform their lives. Through my journey of understanding and connecting with people, I’ve come to realize the profound need for support and encouragement on the path from pain to lasting happiness. Being a therapist is not just a career, it’s a profound calling, and I consider myself fortunate to have the privilege of sitting with individuals during their darkest moments and witnessing the incredible transformations they undergo. Thank you for checking me out, and I look forward to meeting you!
Lory A. Cosner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21403 (Online Only)
I know that a lot of these profiles look the same, so I’ll skip the things that everyone says. Here’s the truth: I can’t help you on my own. Therapy takes teamwork. I will listen to you, I will validate you, and I will give you tools. The choice is yours of whether you pick them up and use them. I have been providing therapy in a variety of settings for over the past 15 years- community mental health, residential facilities, military clinics, and via telehealth. I have seen a broad range of issues- anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, life changes, postpartum struggles, family violence, struggles with identity, and many more.
I know that a lot of these profiles look the same, so I’ll skip the things that everyone says. Here’s the truth: I can’t help you on my own. Therapy takes teamwork. I will listen to you, I will validate you, and I will give you tools. The choice is yours of whether you pick them up and use them. I have been providing therapy in a variety of settings for over the past 15 years- community mental health, residential facilities, military clinics, and via telehealth. I have seen a broad range of issues- anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, life changes, postpartum struggles, family violence, struggles with identity, and many more.
I feel privileged to walk beside clients as they deal with struggles such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, addiction, OCD, relationship challenges, grief and loss, spirituality, and more. Working with my clients has taught me that recovery involves recognizing and utilizing one's strengths to make healthy changes and decisions in their lives. This is why I see my role as a counselor is to support and empower my clients as they identify and work towards their recovery goals.
I feel privileged to walk beside clients as they deal with struggles such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, addiction, OCD, relationship challenges, grief and loss, spirituality, and more. Working with my clients has taught me that recovery involves recognizing and utilizing one's strengths to make healthy changes and decisions in their lives. This is why I see my role as a counselor is to support and empower my clients as they identify and work towards their recovery goals.
Smith Broadwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21403
I invite you to reach out about my waitlist for appointments as they come open. HI! My name is Smith (they/them) and I deeply value clients feeling heard and believed. One of the coolest things I get to do is walk with people as they move toward what wellness means to them. Clients I work with are dealing with anxiety, depression, body image struggles, disordered eating, coming out, transitioning, dissociation, relationship conflict, acute and complex trauma, and more.
I invite you to reach out about my waitlist for appointments as they come open. HI! My name is Smith (they/them) and I deeply value clients feeling heard and believed. One of the coolest things I get to do is walk with people as they move toward what wellness means to them. Clients I work with are dealing with anxiety, depression, body image struggles, disordered eating, coming out, transitioning, dissociation, relationship conflict, acute and complex trauma, and more.
Amanda Wiggins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
I work with children, teens, and adults facing stressors such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, separation and divorce, blended families, parent child relationships, as well as identity, personal, and relational growth. My training as a MFT has helped me develop a collaborative and systemically informed therapy style. I believe clients are the experts in their own lives, and I can serve as a warm, empathetic and non-judgmental presence to facilitate exploration and self growth.
I work with children, teens, and adults facing stressors such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, separation and divorce, blended families, parent child relationships, as well as identity, personal, and relational growth. My training as a MFT has helped me develop a collaborative and systemically informed therapy style. I believe clients are the experts in their own lives, and I can serve as a warm, empathetic and non-judgmental presence to facilitate exploration and self growth.
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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.