Autism Therapists in Pittsboro, NC
Kindred Roots of NC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in North Carolina. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, teens, adults and families in health care, group practice and educational settings. Prior to moving to N.C., I was a Clinician and Behavior Specialist for the New York City Department of Education. I provided training and consultation with administrators and educators throughout NYC on supporting children with autism, learning disabilities and behavioral disorders in a variety of settings using evidence based practices.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in North Carolina. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, teens, adults and families in health care, group practice and educational settings. Prior to moving to N.C., I was a Clinician and Behavior Specialist for the New York City Department of Education. I provided training and consultation with administrators and educators throughout NYC on supporting children with autism, learning disabilities and behavioral disorders in a variety of settings using evidence based practices.
I specialize in supporting individuals facing a variety of challenges, including addiction, trauma, gender, autism/ADHD, and anxiety/depression.
As a therapist dedicated to LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults, I focus on providing neuroaffirmative and LGBTQIA+ affirmative care tailored to your unique experiences. I’m passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where we can explore sensitive topics without stigma. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with a strong emphasis on understanding the complexities of identity and neurodiversity. Together, we’ll work to break down barriers, celebrate your individuality, and align our therapeutic journey with your specific needs, fostering growth and self-acceptance.
I specialize in supporting individuals facing a variety of challenges, including addiction, trauma, gender, autism/ADHD, and anxiety/depression.
As a therapist dedicated to LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults, I focus on providing neuroaffirmative and LGBTQIA+ affirmative care tailored to your unique experiences. I’m passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where we can explore sensitive topics without stigma. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with a strong emphasis on understanding the complexities of identity and neurodiversity. Together, we’ll work to break down barriers, celebrate your individuality, and align our therapeutic journey with your specific needs, fostering growth and self-acceptance.
Katie Schroeder, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsboro, NC 27312
I am nationally rostered in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy and specialize working with children with multiple needs such as autism or developmental delays.
I believe that therapy should not only be individualized to support the child and family in terms of the challenges they are currently facing, but I also believe therapy should be individualized in terms of the location I serve it. Providing therapy where the need is means that therapy can be delivered in multiple domains such as office, home and childcare settings. My role is to help you and support you in your journey as parents and caregivers through challenging times and transitions. I am a behaviorist that takes on a strength based and family systems approach. I believe that every child has skills and strengths to build on.
I am nationally rostered in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy and specialize working with children with multiple needs such as autism or developmental delays.
I believe that therapy should not only be individualized to support the child and family in terms of the challenges they are currently facing, but I also believe therapy should be individualized in terms of the location I serve it. Providing therapy where the need is means that therapy can be delivered in multiple domains such as office, home and childcare settings. My role is to help you and support you in your journey as parents and caregivers through challenging times and transitions. I am a behaviorist that takes on a strength based and family systems approach. I believe that every child has skills and strengths to build on.
My specialties include helping couples & families address complex challenges associated with Neurodivergent disorders/Special Needs, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and understood. We all have the capacity for change, growth, positive healing, and evolution. I have over 20 years of experience working with special needs individuals and military families, helping them navigate the complexities of such challenges while fostering supportive relationship dynamics within the families and their communities.
My specialties include helping couples & families address complex challenges associated with Neurodivergent disorders/Special Needs, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and understood. We all have the capacity for change, growth, positive healing, and evolution. I have over 20 years of experience working with special needs individuals and military families, helping them navigate the complexities of such challenges while fostering supportive relationship dynamics within the families and their communities.
Choosing a therapist can be an overwhelming first step, and I want you to feel confident in your decision. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, understanding, and a systemic perspective that considers the many factors influencing your life. I understand that change can be challenging, so I aim to support you through this process, offering both encouragement and gentle challenges to help you grow. My goal is to empower you to identify patterns, gain insight, and make the meaningful changes you seek in your life.
Choosing a therapist can be an overwhelming first step, and I want you to feel confident in your decision. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, understanding, and a systemic perspective that considers the many factors influencing your life. I understand that change can be challenging, so I aim to support you through this process, offering both encouragement and gentle challenges to help you grow. My goal is to empower you to identify patterns, gain insight, and make the meaningful changes you seek in your life.
Rachel Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Do you feel stuck in past traumas, disconnected, discouraged or overwhelmed? Does your child find growing up complicated and confusing? While life offers many beautiful moments, navigating today’s world can overwhelms us. We may struggle understanding our feelings or our behaviors and feel unable to move beyond our worst moments. But growth, healing, and relief are possible! Are you ready to move past limiting experiences and change internal hurtful messages? My passion is to help others return to -or discover for the first time- that place of curiosity, safety, and joy that lives inside us all.
Do you feel stuck in past traumas, disconnected, discouraged or overwhelmed? Does your child find growing up complicated and confusing? While life offers many beautiful moments, navigating today’s world can overwhelms us. We may struggle understanding our feelings or our behaviors and feel unable to move beyond our worst moments. But growth, healing, and relief are possible! Are you ready to move past limiting experiences and change internal hurtful messages? My passion is to help others return to -or discover for the first time- that place of curiosity, safety, and joy that lives inside us all.
Cindy W Hickman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed with life, exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event? Perhaps you struggle with a chronic illness. Maybe you struggle with a difficult child or teen. Or maybe your partner has been unfaithful. Are you tired of feeling isolated and hopeless? You want- no, you need- things to change, but you don’t where to begin. Asking for help can be one of the most difficulty things to do, but I would be honored to help you discover your inner strength and begin your journey to healing and being who you are meant to be.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed with life, exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event? Perhaps you struggle with a chronic illness. Maybe you struggle with a difficult child or teen. Or maybe your partner has been unfaithful. Are you tired of feeling isolated and hopeless? You want- no, you need- things to change, but you don’t where to begin. Asking for help can be one of the most difficulty things to do, but I would be honored to help you discover your inner strength and begin your journey to healing and being who you are meant to be.
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Megan Henrichsen
Psychological Associate, HSP-PA, LBA, BCBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
As someone who has worked in the Autism community for 16 years and as an LP-A for 11 years, building relationships with my clients and families is at the heart of everything I do and offer. I love working with teens and young adults who may be on the spectrum or may suffer with depression, anxiety, or ADHD. My passions lie in helping with these struggles in order to lead successful and fulfilling lives. I empower my clients to be an advocate for themselves, reclaim their lives, and pursue their passions.
As someone who has worked in the Autism community for 16 years and as an LP-A for 11 years, building relationships with my clients and families is at the heart of everything I do and offer. I love working with teens and young adults who may be on the spectrum or may suffer with depression, anxiety, or ADHD. My passions lie in helping with these struggles in order to lead successful and fulfilling lives. I empower my clients to be an advocate for themselves, reclaim their lives, and pursue their passions.
Olga Naroditskaya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
Living with ADHD, Autism, or Anxiety can feel like living life on hard mode.
Does your daily life leave you in a state of constant analysis paralysis, exhaustion, or fight-or-flightiness? Craving freedom from anxiety, overthinking, and a constant stream of inner criticism? As a fellow recovering perfectionist, I got you. I help neurodivergent women and members of the LGBTQ+ community heal the root cause of their anxiety, exhaustion, and burnout using a combination of somatic modalities, IFS, and psychodynamic therapies. I believe in therapy that helps you regulate your nervous system, understand the root cause of patterns that aren’t serving you, and focuses on making your life better. Like right now.
Living with ADHD, Autism, or Anxiety can feel like living life on hard mode.
Does your daily life leave you in a state of constant analysis paralysis, exhaustion, or fight-or-flightiness? Craving freedom from anxiety, overthinking, and a constant stream of inner criticism? As a fellow recovering perfectionist, I got you. I help neurodivergent women and members of the LGBTQ+ community heal the root cause of their anxiety, exhaustion, and burnout using a combination of somatic modalities, IFS, and psychodynamic therapies. I believe in therapy that helps you regulate your nervous system, understand the root cause of patterns that aren’t serving you, and focuses on making your life better. Like right now.
Leon Monroe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ASDCS, CCATP, ADHD-CS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I have over 20 years experience with these populations: Autism, Aspergers, ADHD and the Twice Exceptional.
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you might miss it" --Ferris Bueller. If you are looking for strategies to both slow down and move forward, you will find benefit in our sessions. I am a former software programmer and have helped many from the tech industry navigate mental health issues related to their work. Many of the people I work with are seeking relief from social anxiety, management of depressive symptoms and a better work/life balance. Each phase of life presents heightened developmental tasks, need sensitivities, crises, and opportunities for new learning. The Path Begins Here.
I have over 20 years experience with these populations: Autism, Aspergers, ADHD and the Twice Exceptional.
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you might miss it" --Ferris Bueller. If you are looking for strategies to both slow down and move forward, you will find benefit in our sessions. I am a former software programmer and have helped many from the tech industry navigate mental health issues related to their work. Many of the people I work with are seeking relief from social anxiety, management of depressive symptoms and a better work/life balance. Each phase of life presents heightened developmental tasks, need sensitivities, crises, and opportunities for new learning. The Path Begins Here.
Essential Counseling and Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, ASD-CS, CCATP, ADHD-CS
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
The clinicians at Essential are committed to helping people overcome obstacles and move forward with their lives with clarity, vision and confidence. Because we recognize that traditional talk therapy is not for everyone, we offer a wide array of groups and therapies to increase practical therapeutic skill building and techniques learned in 1:1 sessions.
The clinicians at Essential are committed to helping people overcome obstacles and move forward with their lives with clarity, vision and confidence. Because we recognize that traditional talk therapy is not for everyone, we offer a wide array of groups and therapies to increase practical therapeutic skill building and techniques learned in 1:1 sessions.
Present Therapy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, NC, LCMHCA, 19045
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Why do we do anything? I believe the reason that we do anything is to feel better. There may be 5 physical senses; however, we pursue life always in the hope of feeling better. We attract our life circumstances based on how we feel. Our active emotions create an emotional vibrational set point. When we learn to tend to our emotional health first, prior to engaging in action, we become the authors of our lives. Learning to find emotional alignment prior to engaging in activity, conversation, and interaction with others, will allow us to attract our wanted life desires. Thus, change your energy and you change your life.
Why do we do anything? I believe the reason that we do anything is to feel better. There may be 5 physical senses; however, we pursue life always in the hope of feeling better. We attract our life circumstances based on how we feel. Our active emotions create an emotional vibrational set point. When we learn to tend to our emotional health first, prior to engaging in action, we become the authors of our lives. Learning to find emotional alignment prior to engaging in activity, conversation, and interaction with others, will allow us to attract our wanted life desires. Thus, change your energy and you change your life.
Zoe Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Sometimes in life we need someone to come along side us and walk with us for a while on our journey. I would describe myself as a sojourner. I provide a positive, nonjudgmental environment to see individuals as they work on addressing challenges they are facing. I work with teens and adults to address issues including depression, anxiety, infertility, life transitions, grief and loss along with parenting related stressors. Some of my speciality areas include: Postpartum issues, maternal mental health and EMDR. I also provide help to other professionals to address secondary trauma, compassion fatigue and "burn out".
Sometimes in life we need someone to come along side us and walk with us for a while on our journey. I would describe myself as a sojourner. I provide a positive, nonjudgmental environment to see individuals as they work on addressing challenges they are facing. I work with teens and adults to address issues including depression, anxiety, infertility, life transitions, grief and loss along with parenting related stressors. Some of my speciality areas include: Postpartum issues, maternal mental health and EMDR. I also provide help to other professionals to address secondary trauma, compassion fatigue and "burn out".
Leah Farley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety that affects your relationships, your career, or your ability to make or keep friends? Do you feel completely overwhelmed by trying to please everyone—and sense that you are frequently falling short? Do you worry that the loneliness inside of you is growing with time, even when you are around the closest people in your life? What if I told you it doesn’t have to be this hard? And you don’t have to go it alone. I help my clients find their way out of anxiety, people pleasing, and loneliness, and into self-confidence, assertiveness, and connected relationships.
Do you struggle with anxiety that affects your relationships, your career, or your ability to make or keep friends? Do you feel completely overwhelmed by trying to please everyone—and sense that you are frequently falling short? Do you worry that the loneliness inside of you is growing with time, even when you are around the closest people in your life? What if I told you it doesn’t have to be this hard? And you don’t have to go it alone. I help my clients find their way out of anxiety, people pleasing, and loneliness, and into self-confidence, assertiveness, and connected relationships.
Ashley R Kolbe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I strive to provide competent, compassionate and client-centered therapy services to assist and support individuals, couples, and families in processing past issues, managing daily stress, and working to make positive choices in the future. I specialize in working with children and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, depression and behavioral challenges. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I value working with the entire family. I incorporate parents and caregivers into my work with children to ensure that the entire family system feels supported and can work towards improved family dynamics and relationships.
I strive to provide competent, compassionate and client-centered therapy services to assist and support individuals, couples, and families in processing past issues, managing daily stress, and working to make positive choices in the future. I specialize in working with children and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, depression and behavioral challenges. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I value working with the entire family. I incorporate parents and caregivers into my work with children to ensure that the entire family system feels supported and can work towards improved family dynamics and relationships.
As a Christian Counselor, holistic practitioner, and life coach envisioning my ideal client involves understanding their multifaceted needs and aspirations. My ideal client seeks healing and growth not only on a cognitive and emotional level but also on a spiritual and physical level. They come to me with a desire to address not just the symptoms of their struggles, but the root causes, seeking deeper understanding and meaning in their journey towards wellness. Their goals may vary, from overcoming specific challenges such as anxiety or depression to achieving a sense of balance, purpose, and connection in their lives.
As a Christian Counselor, holistic practitioner, and life coach envisioning my ideal client involves understanding their multifaceted needs and aspirations. My ideal client seeks healing and growth not only on a cognitive and emotional level but also on a spiritual and physical level. They come to me with a desire to address not just the symptoms of their struggles, but the root causes, seeking deeper understanding and meaning in their journey towards wellness. Their goals may vary, from overcoming specific challenges such as anxiety or depression to achieving a sense of balance, purpose, and connection in their lives.
Vanessa Nash
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
Online Therapists
She is part of the educational evaluation and consultation team (LD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Autism, Kindergarten readiness), works with clients on executive function coaching, and leads our very popular parenting program.
Many families have trusted advisers for health and finances. Now they can turn to ILLUMII for expertise about the educational, parenting, and career journey. Dr. Bennett, founder of ILLUMII, says, "Our ultimate goal is to form long-term relationships with the individuals and families we serve, and to stand in their corner with expert insights and advice when they need it most." ILLUMII’s team of experts works together to help children, teens, and young adults in a coordinated, caring, and personalized way. Our practice offers counseling, executive functional coaching, college/career planning, tutoring, and psychoeducational testing.
She is part of the educational evaluation and consultation team (LD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Autism, Kindergarten readiness), works with clients on executive function coaching, and leads our very popular parenting program.
Many families have trusted advisers for health and finances. Now they can turn to ILLUMII for expertise about the educational, parenting, and career journey. Dr. Bennett, founder of ILLUMII, says, "Our ultimate goal is to form long-term relationships with the individuals and families we serve, and to stand in their corner with expert insights and advice when they need it most." ILLUMII’s team of experts works together to help children, teens, and young adults in a coordinated, caring, and personalized way. Our practice offers counseling, executive functional coaching, college/career planning, tutoring, and psychoeducational testing.
Sydney Rosenberg
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615 (Online Only)
Being a human is hard sometimes. Life throws all sorts of challenges your way, and it can be difficult to manage things on your own. You may feel disconnected from support systems, or in need of a safe space to express yourself. Hopefully therapy can be a place to process, heal, build upon your strengths, and help get to a place where life feels back on track. I have experience supporting clients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, Autism Spectrum disorder, self-exploration, self-esteem, relationship issues and other life stressors. I also have experience working with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
Being a human is hard sometimes. Life throws all sorts of challenges your way, and it can be difficult to manage things on your own. You may feel disconnected from support systems, or in need of a safe space to express yourself. Hopefully therapy can be a place to process, heal, build upon your strengths, and help get to a place where life feels back on track. I have experience supporting clients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, Autism Spectrum disorder, self-exploration, self-esteem, relationship issues and other life stressors. I also have experience working with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
I specialize in autism, developmental disability, anxiety, depression, families at all stages of life.
Evenings and weekend appointments available. I am accepting new client I am not only a licensed counselor but a Certified rehabilitation counselor and a certified life coach. I am an autism mom I work with you in a partnership to assist you in becoming the best you can by empowering you to make decisions and better your life. I can’t wait to work with you and see the growth and changes in your life. I specialize in working with individuals who have a disability as well as their families or caregivers. I am a proud autism mom and bring that life experience to my practice. I work with individuals of all ages including children.
I specialize in autism, developmental disability, anxiety, depression, families at all stages of life.
Evenings and weekend appointments available. I am accepting new client I am not only a licensed counselor but a Certified rehabilitation counselor and a certified life coach. I am an autism mom I work with you in a partnership to assist you in becoming the best you can by empowering you to make decisions and better your life. I can’t wait to work with you and see the growth and changes in your life. I specialize in working with individuals who have a disability as well as their families or caregivers. I am a proud autism mom and bring that life experience to my practice. I work with individuals of all ages including children.
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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.