Autism Therapists in Oceanside, NY

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Joann Romano
MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oceanside, NY 11572  (Online Only)
Joann practices psychotherapy specializing in working with adolescents & adults in the treatment of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and trauma using EMDR therapy. This includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder, perfectionistic thinking, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors (OCD), social anxiety, & anxiety caused by past traumas. Anxiety is often experienced together with depression, stress, significant life changes, relationship issues, chronic medical illness or pain, or a desire to improve your quality of life. She works with persons with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides a safe LGBTQ environment.
Joann practices psychotherapy specializing in working with adolescents & adults in the treatment of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and trauma using EMDR therapy. This includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder, perfectionistic thinking, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors (OCD), social anxiety, & anxiety caused by past traumas. Anxiety is often experienced together with depression, stress, significant life changes, relationship issues, chronic medical illness or pain, or a desire to improve your quality of life. She works with persons with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides a safe LGBTQ environment.
(516) 271-3479 View (516) 271-3479
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Danielle Ruscio
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oceanside, NY 11572
Hello and welcome! Are you struggling to establish your purpose? Are you finding it difficult to create and sustain healthy, meaningful relationships? Do you feel like something is holding you back from engaging in activities you enjoy? Do you feel like you are existing, rather than truly living? Let me help you! We can explore all of these questions, and more, together!
Hello and welcome! Are you struggling to establish your purpose? Are you finding it difficult to create and sustain healthy, meaningful relationships? Do you feel like something is holding you back from engaging in activities you enjoy? Do you feel like you are existing, rather than truly living? Let me help you! We can explore all of these questions, and more, together!
(516) 260-4109 View (516) 260-4109
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Michelle Conti
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oceanside, NY 11572
You are taking the first step in achieving success and balance in your life! Whether you have a long-term or short-term goal, I am available to support you and can help you cope with a range of emotional, behavioral, and relational issues you may be facing. I utilize a flexible, collaborative approach, which provides concrete strategies so that you can make daily changes, and examine your strengths and weaknesses to ensure long-lasting outcomes. I work with children, adolescents, and families as well as parents who are looking to gain more effective behavior management strategies for their children and to improve their relationship.
You are taking the first step in achieving success and balance in your life! Whether you have a long-term or short-term goal, I am available to support you and can help you cope with a range of emotional, behavioral, and relational issues you may be facing. I utilize a flexible, collaborative approach, which provides concrete strategies so that you can make daily changes, and examine your strengths and weaknesses to ensure long-lasting outcomes. I work with children, adolescents, and families as well as parents who are looking to gain more effective behavior management strategies for their children and to improve their relationship.
(516) 882-5378 View (516) 882-5378
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Nicole Ann Vivona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
Oceanside, NY 11572
I believe in an approach to therapy that simply, "starts where the client is at." Therapy should be tailored to the individual. I believe in a well-rounded approach that considers the social, psychological and biological aspects of one's life. I feel that all too often society pathologizes the individual without taking into account the past and present environmental factors that have influenced where the person is today. I provide a safe, non-judgemental and caring atmosphere to help the individual examine where they are in life and where they would like to be.
I believe in an approach to therapy that simply, "starts where the client is at." Therapy should be tailored to the individual. I believe in a well-rounded approach that considers the social, psychological and biological aspects of one's life. I feel that all too often society pathologizes the individual without taking into account the past and present environmental factors that have influenced where the person is today. I provide a safe, non-judgemental and caring atmosphere to help the individual examine where they are in life and where they would like to be.
(516) 513-8777 View (516) 513-8777
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Danielle Brozik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oceanside, NY 11572  (Online Only)
Many of my clients are young adults or new parents in the midst of a major life transition. I also work with children, teens and adults at any stage of life seeking validation, reassurance, and guidance in their careers, relationships, or parenting. Whatever is bringing you here today, I will use my own professional and personal life experiences to guide our process as we build momentum toward the change you envision for yourself. Working together we can uncover unhelpful patterns to make positive changes in a judgement-free, confidential, and cooperative space.
Many of my clients are young adults or new parents in the midst of a major life transition. I also work with children, teens and adults at any stage of life seeking validation, reassurance, and guidance in their careers, relationships, or parenting. Whatever is bringing you here today, I will use my own professional and personal life experiences to guide our process as we build momentum toward the change you envision for yourself. Working together we can uncover unhelpful patterns to make positive changes in a judgement-free, confidential, and cooperative space.
(516) 774-2530 View (516) 774-2530
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James A Landaas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oceanside, NY 11572
I specialize in the evaluation of children and adolescents with learning, attention, developmental, social, emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. If you or your child is struggling in school or with general day to day life functioning, a comprehensive assessment can help determine the reason for these difficulties and establish a suitable course of treatment. In New York State, I maintain licensure as a Psychologist as well as certification in School Psychology. I'm highly knowledgeable about Special Education services and Individualized Education Programs. Intelligence testing for giftedness is offered as well.
I specialize in the evaluation of children and adolescents with learning, attention, developmental, social, emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. If you or your child is struggling in school or with general day to day life functioning, a comprehensive assessment can help determine the reason for these difficulties and establish a suitable course of treatment. In New York State, I maintain licensure as a Psychologist as well as certification in School Psychology. I'm highly knowledgeable about Special Education services and Individualized Education Programs. Intelligence testing for giftedness is offered as well.
(516) 705-6020 View (516) 705-6020
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Stefanie Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Verified Verified
Oceanside, NY 11572
Are you experiencing anxious mood, depression, or other feelings that are affecting your relationships, work, health or other aspects of life? Do you suffer from a chronic pain disorder, a physical illness, or any type of limitation that is not only hard to manage, but also makes you sad, worried, or feel isolated? Together we will work as a team to identify difficulties, life challenges and most importantly, build on self awareness and strengths to find improved ways to cope in order to help you to achieve a happier, more balanced and fulfilling life.
Are you experiencing anxious mood, depression, or other feelings that are affecting your relationships, work, health or other aspects of life? Do you suffer from a chronic pain disorder, a physical illness, or any type of limitation that is not only hard to manage, but also makes you sad, worried, or feel isolated? Together we will work as a team to identify difficulties, life challenges and most importantly, build on self awareness and strengths to find improved ways to cope in order to help you to achieve a happier, more balanced and fulfilling life.
(516) 368-0103 View (516) 368-0103
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Juann Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Oceanside, NY 11572
I am an experienced Psychotherapist who specializes in Depression, Child and Adolescent Issues and Addiction and Substance Abuse. I treat individuals, families and couples. I provide therapy in a safe and comfortable environment.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist who specializes in Depression, Child and Adolescent Issues and Addiction and Substance Abuse. I treat individuals, families and couples. I provide therapy in a safe and comfortable environment.
(347) 309-5071 View (347) 309-5071
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Dr Richard Lustberg
Psychologist, PhD, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Oceanside, NY 11572
If you feel dissatisfied, stressed, depressed, anxious, unfocused, stuck or unhappy with yourself in any area of your life, I will work with you. Understanding and the ability to relate to others are very important to me and help create a connection as I strive to listen and provide compassion and direction to those in need. It is also most important to have a framework in order to help people achieve their goals - I do. I use the necessary therapeutic interventions that are specifically tailored to those I see which has achieved a high success rate.
If you feel dissatisfied, stressed, depressed, anxious, unfocused, stuck or unhappy with yourself in any area of your life, I will work with you. Understanding and the ability to relate to others are very important to me and help create a connection as I strive to listen and provide compassion and direction to those in need. It is also most important to have a framework in order to help people achieve their goals - I do. I use the necessary therapeutic interventions that are specifically tailored to those I see which has achieved a high success rate.
(516) 874-7463 View (516) 874-7463
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Cindy L Breitman Phd Board Certified
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP-CN
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Oceanside, NY 11572
I am a board certified clinical neuropsychologist. My specialty is clinical & forensic neuropsychological evaluation across the lifespan. Assessment involves an in-depth understanding of the effects of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions on brain functioning. The goal is to see you, not the disorder, & to understand how the condition affects you, determine intervention & treatment needs, & enhance your quality of life. Please note, this is an assessment service. I am not providing therapy though I will make appropriate & targeted recommendations based on the findings so that targeted treatment occurs.
I am a board certified clinical neuropsychologist. My specialty is clinical & forensic neuropsychological evaluation across the lifespan. Assessment involves an in-depth understanding of the effects of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions on brain functioning. The goal is to see you, not the disorder, & to understand how the condition affects you, determine intervention & treatment needs, & enhance your quality of life. Please note, this is an assessment service. I am not providing therapy though I will make appropriate & targeted recommendations based on the findings so that targeted treatment occurs.
(646) 386-2194 View (646) 386-2194
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Kara Grace Fichtelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oceanside, NY 11572
Welcome! As a therapist who specializes in working with children and their parents/caregivers, my approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed. I also work with adolescents and adults while using a variety of modalities tailored to each client, their needs and their goals. In each session, I aim to help clients understand how their thoughts impact their emotions and actions. I also collaborate with clients to ensure that they feel safe and understood in order to maximize personal growth in each session. If you are my client, I am invested in helping you heal, grow, and thrive!
Welcome! As a therapist who specializes in working with children and their parents/caregivers, my approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed. I also work with adolescents and adults while using a variety of modalities tailored to each client, their needs and their goals. In each session, I aim to help clients understand how their thoughts impact their emotions and actions. I also collaborate with clients to ensure that they feel safe and understood in order to maximize personal growth in each session. If you are my client, I am invested in helping you heal, grow, and thrive!
(516) 961-3997 View (516) 961-3997
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All Roads Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oceanside, NY 11572
All Roads Counseling is a mental health practice with an integrative approach to care that is serving all ages. Our goal is to support our community by normalizing mental health care and change the perception of who can benefit from therapy. Here you will find real people with an honest intention behind helping you, your family, and our community. We welcome you and all roads you have travelled.
All Roads Counseling is a mental health practice with an integrative approach to care that is serving all ages. Our goal is to support our community by normalizing mental health care and change the perception of who can benefit from therapy. Here you will find real people with an honest intention behind helping you, your family, and our community. We welcome you and all roads you have travelled.
(516) 494-7754 View (516) 494-7754
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Carly Caprioli
Creative Arts Therapist, MS, LCAT, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Oceanside, NY 11572
You've taken the first step towards self care and inner growth! This may have been difficult and shows tremendous strength. Glad you're here! Therapy is a wonderful path to help you access inner healing, processing, and expression with the unconditional support of your therapist. My clients are those who recognize that talk therapy alone will not solve their current issues. They are often curious about, or want support to help reduce and manage their current symptoms. Many of my clients struggle with unresolved trauma, anxiety, emotional management and regulation, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and identity.
You've taken the first step towards self care and inner growth! This may have been difficult and shows tremendous strength. Glad you're here! Therapy is a wonderful path to help you access inner healing, processing, and expression with the unconditional support of your therapist. My clients are those who recognize that talk therapy alone will not solve their current issues. They are often curious about, or want support to help reduce and manage their current symptoms. Many of my clients struggle with unresolved trauma, anxiety, emotional management and regulation, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and identity.
(516) 908-9585 View (516) 908-9585
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Juliana Rose Caffrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oceanside, NY 11572  (Online Only)
With me as your therapist, we will collaborate to identify your short- and long-term goals with the aim of living a more satisfying, meaningful life. Life is full of challenges, questions, and experiences that can result in you needing or wanting to process them with a professional. If you are feeling burdened by your thoughts or current conditions, we can work to release some of that weight together. I strive to make every client feel accepted, cared for, and respected, while also challenging you to meet your goals and become a better version of yourself. I welcome you to come to therapy exactly as you are.
With me as your therapist, we will collaborate to identify your short- and long-term goals with the aim of living a more satisfying, meaningful life. Life is full of challenges, questions, and experiences that can result in you needing or wanting to process them with a professional. If you are feeling burdened by your thoughts or current conditions, we can work to release some of that weight together. I strive to make every client feel accepted, cared for, and respected, while also challenging you to meet your goals and become a better version of yourself. I welcome you to come to therapy exactly as you are.
(646) 762-5057 View (646) 762-5057
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Nancy Schneider
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, CLAT, LCAT, LPAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oceanside, NY 11572
As you evolve you strive for more out of life, yet are unsure how to get to where you may wish to be. I will support you on your journey as we explore together your needs, long term/short term perceived goals & best practices in fulfilling such. I use the therapeutic process to assist in empowering my clients so that you come to realize & acknowledge the wealth of resources you have both within & without, to build on your strengths & gain confidence to accept & create your personal story. I provide individual & group therapy to teens, adults & seniors, & have extensive experience working with issues related to trauma, depression
As you evolve you strive for more out of life, yet are unsure how to get to where you may wish to be. I will support you on your journey as we explore together your needs, long term/short term perceived goals & best practices in fulfilling such. I use the therapeutic process to assist in empowering my clients so that you come to realize & acknowledge the wealth of resources you have both within & without, to build on your strengths & gain confidence to accept & create your personal story. I provide individual & group therapy to teens, adults & seniors, & have extensive experience working with issues related to trauma, depression
(646) 768-8384 View (646) 768-8384
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Elizabeth Ayala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oceanside, NY 11572  (Online Only)
My goal is to support you through your journey of healing and growth. I work with adults, adolescents, and children. I strive to meet the client where they are at, discuss goals and focus on how to achieve them. Whether it is depression, anxiety or another issue, support is provided in order to help the client.
My goal is to support you through your journey of healing and growth. I work with adults, adolescents, and children. I strive to meet the client where they are at, discuss goals and focus on how to achieve them. Whether it is depression, anxiety or another issue, support is provided in order to help the client.
(516) 268-0608 View (516) 268-0608

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Complete Neuropsychology PC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
We specialize in Neuropsychological Evaluations for Mental health Related conditions such as Autism, TBI's, ADHD , Dementia and more. The practice does not currently offer psychotherapy sessions
We specialize in Neuropsychological Evaluations for Mental health Related conditions such as Autism, TBI's, ADHD , Dementia and more. The practice does not currently offer psychotherapy sessions
(516) 363-4947 View (516) 363-4947
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Colleen Mullin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Parenting stress is common but sometimes requires counseling. Parents often have questions about their child's development. My specialty is early childhood development and disorders such as ADHD, Autism, Aspergers and other differences including learning differences. Other issues include difficulty socializing. Therapy includes assessment, diagnosis, referral for additional resources, support, education, parent training, and increasing coping skills. Other therapeutic strategies include behavior management, mindfulness, relaxation training, play therapy, social skills training and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Parenting stress is common but sometimes requires counseling. Parents often have questions about their child's development. My specialty is early childhood development and disorders such as ADHD, Autism, Aspergers and other differences including learning differences. Other issues include difficulty socializing. Therapy includes assessment, diagnosis, referral for additional resources, support, education, parent training, and increasing coping skills. Other therapeutic strategies include behavior management, mindfulness, relaxation training, play therapy, social skills training and cognitive behavioral therapy.
(516) 962-2712 View (516) 962-2712
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Rebecca Oakes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Dr. Oakes is a NYS licensed psychologist who specializes in issues particular to women such as infertility, child development, and postpartum depression. She works with children, adolescents, adults and families. In addition to individual and family therapy, Dr. Oakes provides assessments for the diagnosis of autism, learning disabilities, and emotional disorders. She also provides the required testing and reports for clients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Dr. Oakes is a NYS licensed psychologist who specializes in issues particular to women such as infertility, child development, and postpartum depression. She works with children, adolescents, adults and families. In addition to individual and family therapy, Dr. Oakes provides assessments for the diagnosis of autism, learning disabilities, and emotional disorders. She also provides the required testing and reports for clients undergoing bariatric surgery.
(516) 665-1571 View (516) 665-1571
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Dr. Spencer Heiman
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
I have provided psychotherapeutic treatment to clients with a variety of psychopathology including Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, ADHD, Autism, and phobias.
The pressure that we put on ourselves can often cloud our judgment and distract us from our main priorities. I take a collaborative and goal-directed approach to helping people. Based on your needs and how you would like to achieve personal growth, we’ll focus on the things that matter the most to you. I take the time to get to know you and listen to your priorities. I'm currently a clinician at Long Island Psychology, which has locations in Rockville Centre, Roslyn Heights, and Garden City. My expertise is with children, teens, and young adults. I also see Headway clients virtually (please call or reach out for more information).
I have provided psychotherapeutic treatment to clients with a variety of psychopathology including Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, ADHD, Autism, and phobias.
The pressure that we put on ourselves can often cloud our judgment and distract us from our main priorities. I take a collaborative and goal-directed approach to helping people. Based on your needs and how you would like to achieve personal growth, we’ll focus on the things that matter the most to you. I take the time to get to know you and listen to your priorities. I'm currently a clinician at Long Island Psychology, which has locations in Rockville Centre, Roslyn Heights, and Garden City. My expertise is with children, teens, and young adults. I also see Headway clients virtually (please call or reach out for more information).
(516) 269-8331 View (516) 269-8331
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.