Autism Therapists in Old Bridge, NJ
I have extensive experience helping people navigate various life stressors and challenges both traditionally and through the lens of Autism.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship or identity issues or the complex emotional impact of loss and trauma? Maybe you are one of countless neurodivergent individuals attempting to blend into our largely neurotypical world, experiencing the stress, anxiety and complications that go with it. Each of these stressors can impact our ability to be fully present in our lives; causing us to feel pain, hopelessness and isolation. The good news is that you don’t need to navigate this alone. You can heal and you can grow. My goal is to help you define your vision of health and happiness then help you to achieve it.
I have extensive experience helping people navigate various life stressors and challenges both traditionally and through the lens of Autism.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship or identity issues or the complex emotional impact of loss and trauma? Maybe you are one of countless neurodivergent individuals attempting to blend into our largely neurotypical world, experiencing the stress, anxiety and complications that go with it. Each of these stressors can impact our ability to be fully present in our lives; causing us to feel pain, hopelessness and isolation. The good news is that you don’t need to navigate this alone. You can heal and you can grow. My goal is to help you define your vision of health and happiness then help you to achieve it.
Emily S Lowenfels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
My focus in graduate school focused on Autism and ADHD, however, I am not limited to this population.
My ideal client is person who has been experiencing some difficulties understanding and or manipulating through their environment. Perhaps this client needs a group to work overcome shyness and learn to speak up for themselves or perhaps this client misreads social situations. My ideal clients range from 3-35. I service struggling parents/families and teens/young adults/adults in areas of depression, anxiety, and self-care. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I will be offering teletherapy sessions as an option to any individuals who are having a difficult time adjusting to this ever evolving health crisis.
My focus in graduate school focused on Autism and ADHD, however, I am not limited to this population.
My ideal client is person who has been experiencing some difficulties understanding and or manipulating through their environment. Perhaps this client needs a group to work overcome shyness and learn to speak up for themselves or perhaps this client misreads social situations. My ideal clients range from 3-35. I service struggling parents/families and teens/young adults/adults in areas of depression, anxiety, and self-care. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I will be offering teletherapy sessions as an option to any individuals who are having a difficult time adjusting to this ever evolving health crisis.
I specialize in the evaluation and cognitive-behavioral treatment of youth with Tourette syndrome, the range of anxiety disorders, OCD, trichotillomania (hairpulling), ADHD and disruptive behavior, school refusal/avoidance, and autism spectrum disorders.
Hello! I am a clinical psychologist and founder of the Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy in East Brunswick, NJ, where I provide therapy, school-based consultations, and professional development workshops focusing on the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. My treatment approach utilizes research-supported techniques to treat clients according to their individualized needs. Additionally, I collaborate with parents, school personnel, and medical providers, and perform school-based observations when appropriate. I am passionate about helping and strive to provide straightforward feedback, a clear plan, and practical strategies.
I specialize in the evaluation and cognitive-behavioral treatment of youth with Tourette syndrome, the range of anxiety disorders, OCD, trichotillomania (hairpulling), ADHD and disruptive behavior, school refusal/avoidance, and autism spectrum disorders.
Hello! I am a clinical psychologist and founder of the Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy in East Brunswick, NJ, where I provide therapy, school-based consultations, and professional development workshops focusing on the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. My treatment approach utilizes research-supported techniques to treat clients according to their individualized needs. Additionally, I collaborate with parents, school personnel, and medical providers, and perform school-based observations when appropriate. I am passionate about helping and strive to provide straightforward feedback, a clear plan, and practical strategies.
Diana I Ahmed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (Online Only)
My name is Diana Ahmed I am a therapist, LCSW based out if New Jersey. I have had the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have 6years of experience as a licensed therapist in various settings within the community and in schools. I graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.
My name is Diana Ahmed I am a therapist, LCSW based out if New Jersey. I have had the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have 6years of experience as a licensed therapist in various settings within the community and in schools. I graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.
Liam Goldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Liam, a Licensed Social Worker from Australia who is dedicated to helping individuals on their journey towards becoming their best selves. While my work focus is on the serious mental health community, though I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety and depression, I also work with a wide range of populations and experiences.
Hello! I'm Liam, a Licensed Social Worker from Australia who is dedicated to helping individuals on their journey towards becoming their best selves. While my work focus is on the serious mental health community, though I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety and depression, I also work with a wide range of populations and experiences.
James Fennessy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
I have a background which includes many years of Post-Graduate education, knowledge and experience providing mental health care to those who need help dealing with a wide range of mental health issues or concerns. Whether you desire improved and better quality relationships, need help with feelings, with issues of daily life, or with reaching your goals, I can help you gain emotional health - the ability to love, work and play as you wish.
I have a background which includes many years of Post-Graduate education, knowledge and experience providing mental health care to those who need help dealing with a wide range of mental health issues or concerns. Whether you desire improved and better quality relationships, need help with feelings, with issues of daily life, or with reaching your goals, I can help you gain emotional health - the ability to love, work and play as you wish.
Social Skills Groups and Counseling for Kids is a private counseling center where Sandra Singer, PhD and Claudia Weiss, LCSW provide group and individual services for children ages 4-13. As licensed therapists who developed a comprehensive school based counseling program, we bring a wealth of experience in child development, behavioral disorders and group work to the private setting. We believe that children learn best when actively engaged in fun and creative activities.
Social Skills Groups and Counseling for Kids is a private counseling center where Sandra Singer, PhD and Claudia Weiss, LCSW provide group and individual services for children ages 4-13. As licensed therapists who developed a comprehensive school based counseling program, we bring a wealth of experience in child development, behavioral disorders and group work to the private setting. We believe that children learn best when actively engaged in fun and creative activities.
Accepting new clients. My style is to help my clients feel welcome in the counseling session. It is important, my clients feel safe and accepted because talking to someone about your fears, anxieties, and habits can become uncomfortable quickly. As a counselor, my role is to help you overcome this struggle and look past the stigma, so it is apart of your story and you can grow into the best version of you. You are the expert in your life and I am looking forward to working together.
Accepting new clients. My style is to help my clients feel welcome in the counseling session. It is important, my clients feel safe and accepted because talking to someone about your fears, anxieties, and habits can become uncomfortable quickly. As a counselor, my role is to help you overcome this struggle and look past the stigma, so it is apart of your story and you can grow into the best version of you. You are the expert in your life and I am looking forward to working together.
My ideal client is someone struggling with transitions of life and dealing with life stressors. They may be experiencing some low confidence, anxiety, relationship issues, feeling overwhelmed, etc. They want to feel more confident, to improve their relationships, manage stress and anxiety.
My ideal client is someone struggling with transitions of life and dealing with life stressors. They may be experiencing some low confidence, anxiety, relationship issues, feeling overwhelmed, etc. They want to feel more confident, to improve their relationships, manage stress and anxiety.
One Step at a Time Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
One Step at a Time Therapy Center (OST) is a group practice offering quality, tailored psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Our passion is to help all of our clients become the best versions of themselves. We believe in a variety of holistic approaches to self improvement and healing. Visit our website at www.onesteptherapycenter.com to learn more about us!
One Step at a Time Therapy Center (OST) is a group practice offering quality, tailored psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Our passion is to help all of our clients become the best versions of themselves. We believe in a variety of holistic approaches to self improvement and healing. Visit our website at www.onesteptherapycenter.com to learn more about us!
My ideal client is someone who is looking to grow towards the changes they want to see in their life. I believe in approaching each situation from the client's perspective and working hand in hand to develop a path forward.
My ideal client is someone who is looking to grow towards the changes they want to see in their life. I believe in approaching each situation from the client's perspective and working hand in hand to develop a path forward.
Simone Waters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is both process and skill based, with emphasis on treatment that is tailored to the individual’s goals they wish to achieve. I work with adults, teens, and adolescents to help them cope with a variety of stressors. I provide support to those struggling with their emotions, anxiety, life transitions, daily stressors, work stressors, relationships, parenting, and overall mood, so that they are manageable and have a reduced impact on their daily lives.
My approach to therapy is both process and skill based, with emphasis on treatment that is tailored to the individual’s goals they wish to achieve. I work with adults, teens, and adolescents to help them cope with a variety of stressors. I provide support to those struggling with their emotions, anxiety, life transitions, daily stressors, work stressors, relationships, parenting, and overall mood, so that they are manageable and have a reduced impact on their daily lives.
Christine Toler - Mind & Body CCS
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
I focus on solution based, non-judgmental cognitive therapy. I believe understanding a problem is not the end of the work, but it's a great start. I will work along with you in addressing the issues that bring you to therapy. Sometimes we need a little help managing complex emotions like stress, anxiety, depression, guilt, grief, or sense of self. Together we will process and develop coping skills and understanding to improve everyday life. I have over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. I work primarily with adolescents and adults, but have experience with all ages.
I focus on solution based, non-judgmental cognitive therapy. I believe understanding a problem is not the end of the work, but it's a great start. I will work along with you in addressing the issues that bring you to therapy. Sometimes we need a little help managing complex emotions like stress, anxiety, depression, guilt, grief, or sense of self. Together we will process and develop coping skills and understanding to improve everyday life. I have over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. I work primarily with adolescents and adults, but have experience with all ages.
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Our therapists aim to walk alongside individuals with autism and their family in their journey to build knowledge, coping skills, and confidence.
North Star Family Autism Center was founded to provide support to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their parents, siblings, or other caregivers as they navigate their experiences. Individuals with autism may need help managing challenges related to their diagnosis, as well as difficult feelings such as anxiety or sadness. Family members may have difficulty coping with the many emotions they experience while caring for an individual with autism. They may also struggle to understand autism and how best to help their child or sibling build communication skills or reduce challenging behavior.
Our therapists aim to walk alongside individuals with autism and their family in their journey to build knowledge, coping skills, and confidence.
North Star Family Autism Center was founded to provide support to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their parents, siblings, or other caregivers as they navigate their experiences. Individuals with autism may need help managing challenges related to their diagnosis, as well as difficult feelings such as anxiety or sadness. Family members may have difficulty coping with the many emotions they experience while caring for an individual with autism. They may also struggle to understand autism and how best to help their child or sibling build communication skills or reduce challenging behavior.
Rebecca Schulman
Psychologist, PsyD, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
North Brunswick, NJ 08902 (Online Only)
I also conduct diagnostic evaluations, specifically of autism spectrum disorder, psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, and functional behavior assessments (FBAs).
I am a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctoral level at Behavior Therapy Associates. I am also the Program Director of the HI-STEP® Summer Social Skills Program: Pennington Location, an intensive 5-week day program for children to improve social emotional learning. I have expertise providing individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents and adults.
I also conduct diagnostic evaluations, specifically of autism spectrum disorder, psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, and functional behavior assessments (FBAs).
I am a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctoral level at Behavior Therapy Associates. I am also the Program Director of the HI-STEP® Summer Social Skills Program: Pennington Location, an intensive 5-week day program for children to improve social emotional learning. I have expertise providing individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents and adults.
I began practicing in Maryland in 1978. I resumed practicing in New York in 2004 and added an office in New Jersey in 2013. My practice covers a broad age range from 2-90. I am most comfortable treating adults with a variety of mental health issues. I also see couples and do family therapy. In addition, I have done play therapy with children. I am also comfortable conducting psychological evaluations of children ranging in age from a year to 21 years. I am an expert in developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders.
I began practicing in Maryland in 1978. I resumed practicing in New York in 2004 and added an office in New Jersey in 2013. My practice covers a broad age range from 2-90. I am most comfortable treating adults with a variety of mental health issues. I also see couples and do family therapy. In addition, I have done play therapy with children. I am also comfortable conducting psychological evaluations of children ranging in age from a year to 21 years. I am an expert in developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders.
Satinder Kaur
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08817 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm a licensed professional counselor who has dedicated the past 10+ years to supporting individuals on their journey towards personal growth and emotional well-being. My practice has focused on working with children, teens, adults and seniors. My areas of specialization are Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and many other general mental health concerns.
Hello! I'm a licensed professional counselor who has dedicated the past 10+ years to supporting individuals on their journey towards personal growth and emotional well-being. My practice has focused on working with children, teens, adults and seniors. My areas of specialization are Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and many other general mental health concerns.
Are you suffering from attention, memory, language, executive functioning or processing issues post traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, covid-19 or Alzheimer’s/Dementia diagnosis? Does your son or daughter struggle with academics due to low comprehension, vocabulary, or organizational skills? Are you wondering now as an adult if you might have Autism? Are you seeking a safe social environment to engage with others and learn social skills? Are you already diagnosed ASD looking for guidance in daily life? Allow me the privilege and opportunity to get you to a better tomorrow.
Are you suffering from attention, memory, language, executive functioning or processing issues post traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, covid-19 or Alzheimer’s/Dementia diagnosis? Does your son or daughter struggle with academics due to low comprehension, vocabulary, or organizational skills? Are you wondering now as an adult if you might have Autism? Are you seeking a safe social environment to engage with others and learn social skills? Are you already diagnosed ASD looking for guidance in daily life? Allow me the privilege and opportunity to get you to a better tomorrow.
Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
We provide CBT for youth with anxiety disorders, trichotillomania, Tourette syndrome, ADHD and disruptive behavior, school refusal, autism and feeding disorders (e.
We started the Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy with one mission: to help children, adolescents, and young adults live more meaningful and productive lives. Both raising a child and being one are tall orders in today’s climate. And having a psychological condition often compounds the challenges. We envision a world where youth can succeed, both in spite of their challenges and because of them; where they will develop and implement the skills to overcome their challenges; and where they believe that they can accomplish anything to which they put their minds.
We provide CBT for youth with anxiety disorders, trichotillomania, Tourette syndrome, ADHD and disruptive behavior, school refusal, autism and feeding disorders (e.
We started the Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy with one mission: to help children, adolescents, and young adults live more meaningful and productive lives. Both raising a child and being one are tall orders in today’s climate. And having a psychological condition often compounds the challenges. We envision a world where youth can succeed, both in spite of their challenges and because of them; where they will develop and implement the skills to overcome their challenges; and where they believe that they can accomplish anything to which they put their minds.
Thank you for viewing my profile. Art therapy can help address such issues as social anxiety, difficulty in relationships, OCD, bullying, eating disorders, family relationships, boundary setting, gender/sexuality identification, and depression. My work with children has encompassed behavioral problems in school and social situations, bullying and autism spectrum disorder. I continue my 25 year-long career in private practice in New Jersey with clients from age 8-82.
Thank you for viewing my profile. Art therapy can help address such issues as social anxiety, difficulty in relationships, OCD, bullying, eating disorders, family relationships, boundary setting, gender/sexuality identification, and depression. My work with children has encompassed behavioral problems in school and social situations, bullying and autism spectrum disorder. I continue my 25 year-long career in private practice in New Jersey with clients from age 8-82.
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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.