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Ashley Caroline Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, NC 28037 (Online Only)
My name is Ashley Mills and I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist providing mental health therapy to individuals, couples, adults, and families. I have been in private practice for over 13 years. I focus working with people with anxiety disorders, depression, difficulty coping with changes, and relationship issues. I often work with people who have traumatic experiences, people with grief and loss issues, and people who are on the spectrum of Autism. I am very open minded, nonjudgmental, non-biased, and have a great deal of empathy. I have wanted to be a therapist most of my life and absolutely love what I do.
My name is Ashley Mills and I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist providing mental health therapy to individuals, couples, adults, and families. I have been in private practice for over 13 years. I focus working with people with anxiety disorders, depression, difficulty coping with changes, and relationship issues. I often work with people who have traumatic experiences, people with grief and loss issues, and people who are on the spectrum of Autism. I am very open minded, nonjudgmental, non-biased, and have a great deal of empathy. I have wanted to be a therapist most of my life and absolutely love what I do.
I ascribe to several theories such as Person Centered Counseling, CBT, and Existential Theory. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and their families as well as young adults focusing on a wide array of issues including grief, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, ADHD in both children and adults with both males and females, Autism, adjustment issues, and trauma. I utilize varied techniques to reach out to each client individually in a unique way.
I ascribe to several theories such as Person Centered Counseling, CBT, and Existential Theory. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and their families as well as young adults focusing on a wide array of issues including grief, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, ADHD in both children and adults with both males and females, Autism, adjustment issues, and trauma. I utilize varied techniques to reach out to each client individually in a unique way.
I enjoy working with children on the Autism Spectrum and their parents to foster appropriate social skills.
I believe that each individual is unique; therefore, my approach will be based on my assessment of your individual needs. My approach to counseling helps clients examine and understand the connections between thoughts, feelings and behavior choices. I work with clients to specify goals and develop a plan to create positive change in client’s lives.
I enjoy working with children on the Autism Spectrum and their parents to foster appropriate social skills.
I believe that each individual is unique; therefore, my approach will be based on my assessment of your individual needs. My approach to counseling helps clients examine and understand the connections between thoughts, feelings and behavior choices. I work with clients to specify goals and develop a plan to create positive change in client’s lives.
We are each designed uniquely. Deep down, at the core of our being, we all have a longing for wholeness. The way we experience this basic desire in our day-to-day lives may differ. Maybe it’s a sense of belonging when we experience significance with someone or are accepted. Maybe it is a hollow feeling of disconnection or loneliness, or perhaps it is a compulsion to ease pain in an unhealthy way. Whatever the case, the desire for wholeness is basic to our design and the human experience.
We are each designed uniquely. Deep down, at the core of our being, we all have a longing for wholeness. The way we experience this basic desire in our day-to-day lives may differ. Maybe it’s a sense of belonging when we experience significance with someone or are accepted. Maybe it is a hollow feeling of disconnection or loneliness, or perhaps it is a compulsion to ease pain in an unhealthy way. Whatever the case, the desire for wholeness is basic to our design and the human experience.
Living with anxiety, OCD, and/or ADHD can be overwhelming, affecting various aspects of your life. Having both personal and professional experience, I understand the unique complexities and struggles that often accompany these conditions. Choosing therapy is an act of self-care and bravery, and I commend you for taking this step towards positive change. Together, we can cultivate your inner strengths, enhance your self-awareness, and empower you to overcome challenges associated with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and other mental health disorders. I am honored to have the opportunity to support you on your path towards mental wellness.
Living with anxiety, OCD, and/or ADHD can be overwhelming, affecting various aspects of your life. Having both personal and professional experience, I understand the unique complexities and struggles that often accompany these conditions. Choosing therapy is an act of self-care and bravery, and I commend you for taking this step towards positive change. Together, we can cultivate your inner strengths, enhance your self-awareness, and empower you to overcome challenges associated with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and other mental health disorders. I am honored to have the opportunity to support you on your path towards mental wellness.
Takesha Briggins
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Hello! My name is Takesha Briggins and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I have been a professional counselor for 12 years and have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. I have worked with adolescents in schools, adults in community settings, and families as an intensive in-home clinician. I am passionate about helping others navigate through issues related to anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, mindfulness, self compassion, academia, and career to name a few.
Hello! My name is Takesha Briggins and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I have been a professional counselor for 12 years and have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. I have worked with adolescents in schools, adults in community settings, and families as an intensive in-home clinician. I am passionate about helping others navigate through issues related to anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, mindfulness, self compassion, academia, and career to name a few.
Deborah Holland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA, MSW, MS
Verified Verified
Lincolnton, NC 28092
At a young age, I desired to understand feelings, behavior, and the human mind; I have always been driven toward solving the questions that start with why. However, after witnessing the empowering feeling it brings to help someone find a way forward, I became more driven to solve the questions about how. It is a privilege to take the time with someone to discover how they can move forward from their situation into a more positive one. Clients deserve to work with a therapist with integrity, positive intent, someone they can trust and one who truly listens.
At a young age, I desired to understand feelings, behavior, and the human mind; I have always been driven toward solving the questions that start with why. However, after witnessing the empowering feeling it brings to help someone find a way forward, I became more driven to solve the questions about how. It is a privilege to take the time with someone to discover how they can move forward from their situation into a more positive one. Clients deserve to work with a therapist with integrity, positive intent, someone they can trust and one who truly listens.
Bobby Fisher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Are you feeling lost? Struggling to make changes in your life? Do you need encouragement and help? In 2014 I began Solid Foundations Counseling Center to bring hope and change to the lives of individuals, families and communities. I believe in treating people with dignity and respect regardless of background or struggle. You matter. I provide individual, couple, family and group counseling to children and adults. Areas I specialize in include mood disorders, ADHD, parenting skills, defiant behaviors, domestic violence, trauma, physical and sexual abuse and relationships.
Are you feeling lost? Struggling to make changes in your life? Do you need encouragement and help? In 2014 I began Solid Foundations Counseling Center to bring hope and change to the lives of individuals, families and communities. I believe in treating people with dignity and respect regardless of background or struggle. You matter. I provide individual, couple, family and group counseling to children and adults. Areas I specialize in include mood disorders, ADHD, parenting skills, defiant behaviors, domestic violence, trauma, physical and sexual abuse and relationships.
Online Therapists
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of working with teens and adults. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, I would love to work together with you to help you live your best life! I am not only trained and have experience in these areas, I have experienced these issues in my own personal life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of working with teens and adults. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, I would love to work together with you to help you live your best life! I am not only trained and have experience in these areas, I have experienced these issues in my own personal life.
At Abilities Reimagined, we specialize in testing for learning and behavioral disorders such as ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, autism, anxiety, and more. Our assessments extend beyond a one-time office visit. We prioritize capturing the most accurate daily picture of your child's abilities. When appropriate, we offer the option to conduct observations in their natural environment like school. In addition to evaluations for disabilities, we also conduct WISC-V and WAIS-IV assessments for giftedness and provide admissions testing for private schools.
At Abilities Reimagined, we specialize in testing for learning and behavioral disorders such as ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, autism, anxiety, and more. Our assessments extend beyond a one-time office visit. We prioritize capturing the most accurate daily picture of your child's abilities. When appropriate, we offer the option to conduct observations in their natural environment like school. In addition to evaluations for disabilities, we also conduct WISC-V and WAIS-IV assessments for giftedness and provide admissions testing for private schools.
Andi Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27408 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Andi and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. If you are a teen or adult in the LGBT community, who may be having a hard time reconciling their idea of their gender identity and presentation, my passion and experience may be a good fit with you. If you identify as neurodiverse, including intellectual and developmental disabilities and conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and/or autism all across the spectrum, I hope you’ll consider reaching out.
Hello! My name is Andi and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. If you are a teen or adult in the LGBT community, who may be having a hard time reconciling their idea of their gender identity and presentation, my passion and experience may be a good fit with you. If you identify as neurodiverse, including intellectual and developmental disabilities and conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and/or autism all across the spectrum, I hope you’ll consider reaching out.
I work with adults who struggle with Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Stress Management, Depression, ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum, Grief, Substance Use, Relationships, Lifestage, and Spirituality.
I was trained in Los Angeles and worked in diverse settings there such as a family practice in the Advent Hospital, an inpatient mental health hospital, a collegiate learning disabilities/counseling center, and with the Los Angeles Unified School District. I have been in private practice in Asheville, North Carolina since 2011.
I work with adults who struggle with Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Stress Management, Depression, ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum, Grief, Substance Use, Relationships, Lifestage, and Spirituality.
I was trained in Los Angeles and worked in diverse settings there such as a family practice in the Advent Hospital, an inpatient mental health hospital, a collegiate learning disabilities/counseling center, and with the Los Angeles Unified School District. I have been in private practice in Asheville, North Carolina since 2011.
I provide psychological/psychoeducational evaluations to diagnose learning and attention disorders including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder (under 18 only), anxiety, and depression.
I provide psychological/psychoeducational evaluations to diagnose learning and attention disorders including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder (under 18 only), anxiety, and depression.
I most enjoy working with children, adolescents, and their families on issues related to behavioral difficulties, developmental concerns, and internalizing symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression). I conduct individual, family, and group therapy as well as comprehensive evaluations for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
I most enjoy working with children, adolescents, and their families on issues related to behavioral difficulties, developmental concerns, and internalizing symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression). I conduct individual, family, and group therapy as well as comprehensive evaluations for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Robert M Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salisbury, NC 28144
Life can be tough, leaving us feeling helpless and tired. You don't have to be alone during those times. When you're struggling with grief, pain, anxiety, or depression from the effects of traumatic experiences, discrimination, toxic environments, or substance use (yours or another's), reach out to Cox Family Wellness. We will support your strength and resilience, help you problem-solve, and, most of all, help you live into a new future. We are trauma-informed and certified in Autism treatment.
Life can be tough, leaving us feeling helpless and tired. You don't have to be alone during those times. When you're struggling with grief, pain, anxiety, or depression from the effects of traumatic experiences, discrimination, toxic environments, or substance use (yours or another's), reach out to Cox Family Wellness. We will support your strength and resilience, help you problem-solve, and, most of all, help you live into a new future. We are trauma-informed and certified in Autism treatment.
I have been working with children and adults of all ages in individual therapy / family therapy and play therapy for over 24 years. My expertise is in the areas of working with anxiety, depression, psychosis, grief, suicide, complex trauma, relationship concerns, developmental concerns for all ages, PTSD, dementia, and diversity issues. I specialize in comprehensive neuropsychological and diagnostic assessment for Autism, ADHD, Personality, medical necessity, forensic, fitness for duty, educational, TBI, dementia, etc. I speak several languages and have won several awards for multicultural and diversity focused work.
I have been working with children and adults of all ages in individual therapy / family therapy and play therapy for over 24 years. My expertise is in the areas of working with anxiety, depression, psychosis, grief, suicide, complex trauma, relationship concerns, developmental concerns for all ages, PTSD, dementia, and diversity issues. I specialize in comprehensive neuropsychological and diagnostic assessment for Autism, ADHD, Personality, medical necessity, forensic, fitness for duty, educational, TBI, dementia, etc. I speak several languages and have won several awards for multicultural and diversity focused work.
Our psychology team provides a variety of evaluations including: Psycho-Educational, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Neuropsychology.
C&FD psychologists are experienced diagnosticians and practitioners. Our counselors provide a range of services including play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and parent coaching. We have a developmental and behavioral pediatrician on staff who provides medication management. We specialize in children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. Common concerns include emotion regulation and behavioral problems, anxiety, ADHD, and ASD.
Our psychology team provides a variety of evaluations including: Psycho-Educational, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Neuropsychology.
C&FD psychologists are experienced diagnosticians and practitioners. Our counselors provide a range of services including play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and parent coaching. We have a developmental and behavioral pediatrician on staff who provides medication management. We specialize in children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. Common concerns include emotion regulation and behavioral problems, anxiety, ADHD, and ASD.
I would feel honored to walk alongside you as you begin counseling. I am here to support you, brainstorm with you, laugh with you, and even challenge you at times. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and emerging adults, and their families, living with: ADHD, anxiety, autism, behavioral concerns, depression, learning differences, academic challenges, family concerns, and/or trauma. Additionally, I have a particular interest in working with clients who are seeking support for career development and/or the college preparation/application process.
I would feel honored to walk alongside you as you begin counseling. I am here to support you, brainstorm with you, laugh with you, and even challenge you at times. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and emerging adults, and their families, living with: ADHD, anxiety, autism, behavioral concerns, depression, learning differences, academic challenges, family concerns, and/or trauma. Additionally, I have a particular interest in working with clients who are seeking support for career development and/or the college preparation/application process.
With over 20 years of experience in the field of autism, my intervention philosophy emphasizes family collaboration, a whole person view, understanding one's learning styles differences, as well as utilizing research-based treatment tools.
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Do you struggle on a daily basis to help your child navigate challenges with social communication and rigidity? Do you feel overwhelmed and need support to understand your child's learning profile, including his or her strengths and needs? You are not alone. I am here to help.
With over 20 years of experience in the field of autism, my intervention philosophy emphasizes family collaboration, a whole person view, understanding one's learning styles differences, as well as utilizing research-based treatment tools.
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Do you struggle on a daily basis to help your child navigate challenges with social communication and rigidity? Do you feel overwhelmed and need support to understand your child's learning profile, including his or her strengths and needs? You are not alone. I am here to help.
Mindful Beginnings of Lake Norman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
Cornelius, NC 28031
With a group of such unique providers and specialties, we are able to work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues such as: attachment, postpartum, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, grief, couples and more.
We are so glad you're here! At Mindful Beginnings of Lake Norman we offer therapy services to the greater Lake Norman area's individuals, couples, teens, children, and families. Through our collaborative of independent providers, we are able to work with individuals across the life span to support healing, connection and personal growth.
With a group of such unique providers and specialties, we are able to work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues such as: attachment, postpartum, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, grief, couples and more.
We are so glad you're here! At Mindful Beginnings of Lake Norman we offer therapy services to the greater Lake Norman area's individuals, couples, teens, children, and families. Through our collaborative of independent providers, we are able to work with individuals across the life span to support healing, connection and personal growth.
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.