Autism Therapists in Brighton, MI
Ultimate Life Teletherapy, PLLC - Jessie Berner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SSW
Verified Verified
Brighton, MI 48116 (Online Only)
My expertise areas include: acute/chronic/complex trauma, attachment issues, Autism, school concerns (primary, secondary and post-secondary), Depression, Anxiety, relationship conflict and repair, ADHD, patterned behavioral issues (self and child), as well as personal growth and discovery.
If you feel ready to explore the obstacles that are impeding your ability to live your ultimate life, we may be a great match! Do you feel overwhelmed by feelings of resentment, shame or past/current traumas? Are difficulties in your relationships, family dysfunction, school issues, chronic stress or participation in negative patterns of behaviors inhibiting your ability to live your life as you envision it? If so, I am here and ready to support you on your journey of discovery that you desire and deserve.
My expertise areas include: acute/chronic/complex trauma, attachment issues, Autism, school concerns (primary, secondary and post-secondary), Depression, Anxiety, relationship conflict and repair, ADHD, patterned behavioral issues (self and child), as well as personal growth and discovery.
If you feel ready to explore the obstacles that are impeding your ability to live your ultimate life, we may be a great match! Do you feel overwhelmed by feelings of resentment, shame or past/current traumas? Are difficulties in your relationships, family dysfunction, school issues, chronic stress or participation in negative patterns of behaviors inhibiting your ability to live your life as you envision it? If so, I am here and ready to support you on your journey of discovery that you desire and deserve.
Dr. Mark Bowers is a Pediatric Psychologist in Brighton, MI. He is clinical director of the Brighton Center. He has worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and families for over 25 years. He specializes in neurodevelopmental diagnoses (i.e., Autism Spectrum, Asperger's, ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and Learning Difficulties. Dr. Bowers is Neurodiversity-Affirming. He developed an app (www.mysosh.com) to help children improve their social skills that has been downloaded in over 60 countries and is being used in elementary/high schools and colleges across the US.
Dr. Mark Bowers is a Pediatric Psychologist in Brighton, MI. He is clinical director of the Brighton Center. He has worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and families for over 25 years. He specializes in neurodevelopmental diagnoses (i.e., Autism Spectrum, Asperger's, ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and Learning Difficulties. Dr. Bowers is Neurodiversity-Affirming. He developed an app (www.mysosh.com) to help children improve their social skills that has been downloaded in over 60 countries and is being used in elementary/high schools and colleges across the US.
My areas of interest are in diagnosis of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum and Language Disorders, anxiety, AD/HD, and behavioral difficulties.
Assessment can be an incredible tool in seeking solutions for children and adolescents experiencing significant difficulties in their daily lives. I aspire to be the key to unlock the door with solutions so each child can strive to reach their maximum potential. My training and education include a Masters Degree in Clinical Health Psychology from the University of Michigan. This approach to evaluation includes the biological, psychological, and social contributions to our lives that make each of us the person we are today.
My areas of interest are in diagnosis of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum and Language Disorders, anxiety, AD/HD, and behavioral difficulties.
Assessment can be an incredible tool in seeking solutions for children and adolescents experiencing significant difficulties in their daily lives. I aspire to be the key to unlock the door with solutions so each child can strive to reach their maximum potential. My training and education include a Masters Degree in Clinical Health Psychology from the University of Michigan. This approach to evaluation includes the biological, psychological, and social contributions to our lives that make each of us the person we are today.
As a mom of a tween with Autism and ADHD, I know how hard it is to find help and how stressful that can be.
We specialize in neuropsychological assessments and evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults, while also providing treatment for anxiety and mood conditions. Do you or a loved one have difficulty at school, work, or with relationships? Are you concerned about your child's social development? Are you wondering if your child has ADHD or a learning disability? Are you concerned about changes with your parent's memory or behavior? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then we can help. - Erin Mark, PhD, Clinic Director
As a mom of a tween with Autism and ADHD, I know how hard it is to find help and how stressful that can be.
We specialize in neuropsychological assessments and evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults, while also providing treatment for anxiety and mood conditions. Do you or a loved one have difficulty at school, work, or with relationships? Are you concerned about your child's social development? Are you wondering if your child has ADHD or a learning disability? Are you concerned about changes with your parent's memory or behavior? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then we can help. - Erin Mark, PhD, Clinic Director
Root to Rise - Child, Maternal, & Family Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, IMH-E®, IFS
Verified Verified
Brighton, MI 48116
A difficult diagnosis (chronic illness, Autism) can push us to our tipping point.
Overwhelmed with parenthood? Struggling to understand your child’s behavior? Dealing with postpartum depression? You probably imagined parenthood looking quite different. There is no easy fix for managing anxiety surrounding pregnancy, the postpartum period, or infant/early childhood challenges. There is no instruction manual to open when your child is struggling with anxiety, behavioral challenges, or a developmental delay. Your parental instinct is simply to help your baby get better. Whether that baby is an infant, toddler, or school-aged, your goal is to get to the root of the struggle - and ensure a successful & happy future.
A difficult diagnosis (chronic illness, Autism) can push us to our tipping point.
Overwhelmed with parenthood? Struggling to understand your child’s behavior? Dealing with postpartum depression? You probably imagined parenthood looking quite different. There is no easy fix for managing anxiety surrounding pregnancy, the postpartum period, or infant/early childhood challenges. There is no instruction manual to open when your child is struggling with anxiety, behavioral challenges, or a developmental delay. Your parental instinct is simply to help your baby get better. Whether that baby is an infant, toddler, or school-aged, your goal is to get to the root of the struggle - and ensure a successful & happy future.
The mission of Healing Pathways Center is to assist individuals and families in meeting life's challenges. Through the process of engagement, relationship building and mindful practices, we tap into the heart of the matter. Whether depression, anxiety, autism, life transitions, behavioral or parenting concerns, pain issues and loss of a loved one our goal is to empower individuals towards healing, and coping. Without preconceived notions, therapy becomes a vehicle for you to explore and uncover goals, road blocks, stepping stones and more. All with a desire to live a healthier and happier life.
The mission of Healing Pathways Center is to assist individuals and families in meeting life's challenges. Through the process of engagement, relationship building and mindful practices, we tap into the heart of the matter. Whether depression, anxiety, autism, life transitions, behavioral or parenting concerns, pain issues and loss of a loved one our goal is to empower individuals towards healing, and coping. Without preconceived notions, therapy becomes a vehicle for you to explore and uncover goals, road blocks, stepping stones and more. All with a desire to live a healthier and happier life.
We offer private, confidential psychological evaluations and treatment services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. We specialize in comprehensive evaluations, individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, parent coaching, ADHD coaching, eating disorders, tics/tourettes, DBT, CBT, toilet training, school refusal, agressive behavior, cutting, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, exposure therapy, dietitian services, group services, equine-assited therapy and advocating for children in the educational setting. We also run various groups throughout the year for different age groups and issues.
We offer private, confidential psychological evaluations and treatment services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. We specialize in comprehensive evaluations, individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, parent coaching, ADHD coaching, eating disorders, tics/tourettes, DBT, CBT, toilet training, school refusal, agressive behavior, cutting, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, exposure therapy, dietitian services, group services, equine-assited therapy and advocating for children in the educational setting. We also run various groups throughout the year for different age groups and issues.
Mike Corrigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brighton, MI 48114
Waitlist for new clients
I also have an additional 13 years experience working with Developmental Disabilities, Asperger's and Autism.
I work to help others reduce distress, maximize functioning and find joy and purpose in their lives. No matter what challenges we face, we can learn ways to improve our ability to meet and overcome them. I use a combination of techniques to build and enhance skills for rising to meet life's stressful moments and to understand that our "weaknesses" can be our greatest strengths.
I also have an additional 13 years experience working with Developmental Disabilities, Asperger's and Autism.
I work to help others reduce distress, maximize functioning and find joy and purpose in their lives. No matter what challenges we face, we can learn ways to improve our ability to meet and overcome them. I use a combination of techniques to build and enhance skills for rising to meet life's stressful moments and to understand that our "weaknesses" can be our greatest strengths.
Dr. Toplyn has a special passion for DBT related treatment and autism assessment. She enjoys working with issues related to trauma, loss, abuse, adoption and placement. She has continued to work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, severe and persistent mental illness and can provide both group and individual DBT informed therapy. Her most recent work has been providing forensic evaluations to adults and teens involved in the legal system allowing her to empathize with those involved in the court system.
Dr. Toplyn has a special passion for DBT related treatment and autism assessment. She enjoys working with issues related to trauma, loss, abuse, adoption and placement. She has continued to work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, severe and persistent mental illness and can provide both group and individual DBT informed therapy. Her most recent work has been providing forensic evaluations to adults and teens involved in the legal system allowing her to empathize with those involved in the court system.
Everyone can use someone to talk to. Whether they just need to have a person to vent to or someone to help realign their life perspective, it is important to have a person. I want to be that person to others. I want to help to encourage others, provide positive change, promote health and stability and have open communication to others. A person who seeks therapy knows that their life journey is easier when shared with someone who can help manage the struggles and celebrate the joys that our journey has and they are willing to navigate them and are ready for a change.
Everyone can use someone to talk to. Whether they just need to have a person to vent to or someone to help realign their life perspective, it is important to have a person. I want to be that person to others. I want to help to encourage others, provide positive change, promote health and stability and have open communication to others. A person who seeks therapy knows that their life journey is easier when shared with someone who can help manage the struggles and celebrate the joys that our journey has and they are willing to navigate them and are ready for a change.
Are you sick of feeling unheard and unseen? As a neurodivergent provider in a society that is not always neurodivergency affirming, I feel connected to clients who feel as if they are navigating life without understanding themselves or their experiences. My own experiences and training have drawn me to my passion of working with neurodivergent children and adults utilizing a neurodivergency affirming approach.
Are you sick of feeling unheard and unseen? As a neurodivergent provider in a society that is not always neurodivergency affirming, I feel connected to clients who feel as if they are navigating life without understanding themselves or their experiences. My own experiences and training have drawn me to my passion of working with neurodivergent children and adults utilizing a neurodivergency affirming approach.
E.T. Townsend works to create authentic spaces, where folks can feel empowered to explore their identity in the spectrums of gender, sexuality, kink, monogamy, monogamish-ness and polyamory.
E.T. Townsend works to create authentic spaces, where folks can feel empowered to explore their identity in the spectrums of gender, sexuality, kink, monogamy, monogamish-ness and polyamory.
I love making a real connection in sessions, and creating space for laughter, tears, playfulness, frustration – however you feel in that moment is how I’d like to invite you to be. A time to put down the masks we wear around others and find a place of comfort and growth that is, most importantly, free from judgment or stigma. I’m flexible in my therapeutic approach and listen carefully when you tell me what you need – from a place to privately vent and process life’s stressors, to professional insight regarding areas of distress, to concrete, actionable skills and plans to address your concerns.
I love making a real connection in sessions, and creating space for laughter, tears, playfulness, frustration – however you feel in that moment is how I’d like to invite you to be. A time to put down the masks we wear around others and find a place of comfort and growth that is, most importantly, free from judgment or stigma. I’m flexible in my therapeutic approach and listen carefully when you tell me what you need – from a place to privately vent and process life’s stressors, to professional insight regarding areas of distress, to concrete, actionable skills and plans to address your concerns.
Mallory Godin Restore Renew Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brighton, MI 48116 (Online Only)
Welcome! Here at Restore & Renew Counseling, we value a holistic approach to counseling. Counseling is an investment in oneself and you are worth it! I have years of extensive training working with athletes, college students, and maternal health. Specifically, I work with infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum related concerns, anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic pain, relationship conflicts, parenting, work-life balance, career coaching issues and more. I use an integrated and holistic approach to counseling - Faith-based counseling, Talk Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, and Gottman Method.
Welcome! Here at Restore & Renew Counseling, we value a holistic approach to counseling. Counseling is an investment in oneself and you are worth it! I have years of extensive training working with athletes, college students, and maternal health. Specifically, I work with infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum related concerns, anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic pain, relationship conflicts, parenting, work-life balance, career coaching issues and more. I use an integrated and holistic approach to counseling - Faith-based counseling, Talk Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, and Gottman Method.
Our practice values clinical competence, in person visits, and proven effective modalities. Anyone can listen and provide support. We provide clinical treatment for your symptoms. Psychotherapy works. If you reach out to us, we'll create a compassionate, professional, and nonjudgmental space to sit with you, and assess where you are. You may find options you never knew you had, and a world you never knew existed! Our diverse and highly trained clinicians can help you move forward. It won't be as difficult and heavy as it was before you found us.
Our practice values clinical competence, in person visits, and proven effective modalities. Anyone can listen and provide support. We provide clinical treatment for your symptoms. Psychotherapy works. If you reach out to us, we'll create a compassionate, professional, and nonjudgmental space to sit with you, and assess where you are. You may find options you never knew you had, and a world you never knew existed! Our diverse and highly trained clinicians can help you move forward. It won't be as difficult and heavy as it was before you found us.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
In times of uncertainty, loss, or just in our day-to-day struggles, it is easy to lose sight of who we are and what we want out of life. We all have the capacity to overcome challenges and make positive changes if we give ourselves the time, space, and support for personal growth. When we view ourselves as worthy, purposeful people, we are better equipped to handle life's challenges.
In times of uncertainty, loss, or just in our day-to-day struggles, it is easy to lose sight of who we are and what we want out of life. We all have the capacity to overcome challenges and make positive changes if we give ourselves the time, space, and support for personal growth. When we view ourselves as worthy, purposeful people, we are better equipped to handle life's challenges.
Pietruck Therapy Services PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brighton, MI 48114
Pietruck Therapy Services (PTS) is a private group practice. PTS hopes to build mutual respect, trust and create a safe space with all clients. PTS has a commitment to providing culturally responsive services and strives to provide the upmost ethical practices. We are enthusiastic about working with children and families who are or have experienced trauma. We are very passionate about the work we do with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, life adjustments, ADHD and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We also have training and experience working with individuals who are on the ASD spectrum.
Pietruck Therapy Services (PTS) is a private group practice. PTS hopes to build mutual respect, trust and create a safe space with all clients. PTS has a commitment to providing culturally responsive services and strives to provide the upmost ethical practices. We are enthusiastic about working with children and families who are or have experienced trauma. We are very passionate about the work we do with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, life adjustments, ADHD and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We also have training and experience working with individuals who are on the ASD spectrum.
Amanda Saxe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brighton, MI 48116
I offer clients a safe space to share, open up and work on reaching their goals. Reaching out for your own self care is the first, most important but most difficult step… and is to be admired. Whether you are calling for yourself or for your child, I am here for you to listen non-judgmentally and to get to the root of the issue. I work with adults, children, and teens utilizing various treatment approaches including CBT behavioral approaches, play and art therapy, DBT and others. My goal is to help others to get to the bottom of their struggles, and to challenge the negative beliefs they have.
I offer clients a safe space to share, open up and work on reaching their goals. Reaching out for your own self care is the first, most important but most difficult step… and is to be admired. Whether you are calling for yourself or for your child, I am here for you to listen non-judgmentally and to get to the root of the issue. I work with adults, children, and teens utilizing various treatment approaches including CBT behavioral approaches, play and art therapy, DBT and others. My goal is to help others to get to the bottom of their struggles, and to challenge the negative beliefs they have.
Nicole Cotton Takla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C, C-DBT, CCATP
Verified Verified
Brighton, MI 48116
Nicole uses an integrative approach to therapy, blending styles in a way that accommodates the unique needs of each individual. She is a certified Child and Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional and also certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and enjoys encorporating its modalities into therapy when appropriate (mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness). Nicole has a deep understanding of school issues, special education, behavior analysis and interventions, self-concept, parent-coaching, girl-issues, ADHD, ASD and improving overall social, emotional and behavioral functioning.
Nicole uses an integrative approach to therapy, blending styles in a way that accommodates the unique needs of each individual. She is a certified Child and Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional and also certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and enjoys encorporating its modalities into therapy when appropriate (mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness). Nicole has a deep understanding of school issues, special education, behavior analysis and interventions, self-concept, parent-coaching, girl-issues, ADHD, ASD and improving overall social, emotional and behavioral functioning.
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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.