Autism Therapists in Port Washington, NY
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The 13th Child Autism & Behavioral Coaching, Inc
MSEd, BCBA
Verified Verified
Port Washington, NY 11050
The 13th Child Autism & Behavioral Coaching, Inc. is a consulting company focused on those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder & other socio-behavioral uniqueness. Direct teaching is available in a 1-1 setting within the home or school, as well as incidental teaching in the natural environment of classrooms and households. We focus on children, teens and adults that struggle academically, behaviorally and socially.
The 13th Child Autism & Behavioral Coaching, Inc. is a consulting company focused on those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder & other socio-behavioral uniqueness. Direct teaching is available in a 1-1 setting within the home or school, as well as incidental teaching in the natural environment of classrooms and households. We focus on children, teens and adults that struggle academically, behaviorally and socially.
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Deborah J Adler
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Washington, NY 11050
I'm quite diverse in the clientele that I treat, but specialize in children and adults, with a wide range of medical and psychological needs such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism spectrum, behavior issues and more. Also, in working with adults and elderly clients with various medical conditions dealing with cancer, stroke, cerebral palsy, anxiety, depression, family issues etc, I cater to the needs of the client in a wholistic, humanistic style using creative arts.
I'm quite diverse in the clientele that I treat, but specialize in children and adults, with a wide range of medical and psychological needs such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism spectrum, behavior issues and more. Also, in working with adults and elderly clients with various medical conditions dealing with cancer, stroke, cerebral palsy, anxiety, depression, family issues etc, I cater to the needs of the client in a wholistic, humanistic style using creative arts.
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Christina Fiorvanti
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Washington, NY 11050 (Online Only)
Pregnancy and parenting through the early childhood years can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly challenging at the same time. I specialize in supporting families during the transition to parenthood through childhood. Whether you are experiencing the expected stress related to parenting in general or you have concerns about your child's development, behavior, mood, or sleep, I am happy to be part of your support team. I also have specialized certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). We will work collaboratively to find unique solutions to support your family's needs and help you find the joy in parenting.
Pregnancy and parenting through the early childhood years can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly challenging at the same time. I specialize in supporting families during the transition to parenthood through childhood. Whether you are experiencing the expected stress related to parenting in general or you have concerns about your child's development, behavior, mood, or sleep, I am happy to be part of your support team. I also have specialized certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). We will work collaboratively to find unique solutions to support your family's needs and help you find the joy in parenting.
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Educational and Therapeutic Consulting practice assisting parents in need of guidance with placement in traditional boarding schools, alternative day schools, colleges and all levels of therapeutic and residential placements for any age. Traditional and non traditional settings for children, young adults and adults.
Educational and Therapeutic Consulting practice assisting parents in need of guidance with placement in traditional boarding schools, alternative day schools, colleges and all levels of therapeutic and residential placements for any age. Traditional and non traditional settings for children, young adults and adults.
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Hi, I’m Dr. Sukriti Gupta. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, individuals and couples, offering a relational approach to empower people to play an active role in their healing process by utilizing their strengths and resources to thrive. I approach therapy through an attachment and systemic lens, helping clients gain new insights by exploring the ways that past experiences influence their current lives, relationships and family dynamics. I strongly believe in meeting clients where they are and providing various skills and tools to help them strive toward their personal goals.
Hi, I’m Dr. Sukriti Gupta. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, individuals and couples, offering a relational approach to empower people to play an active role in their healing process by utilizing their strengths and resources to thrive. I approach therapy through an attachment and systemic lens, helping clients gain new insights by exploring the ways that past experiences influence their current lives, relationships and family dynamics. I strongly believe in meeting clients where they are and providing various skills and tools to help them strive toward their personal goals.
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I'm a licensed mental health counselor from NY. I work with adults and adolescents, providing care for clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, difficulty managing life transitions and men's issues. Many gentlemen I've had the pleasure of working with have been able to get in touch with their emotions, learn to communicate their wants/needs and overcome the stigma that has prevented so many men from seeking the mental health care they deserve. My goals for clients include reducing suffering, alleviating symptoms, improve well-being, promote personal growth, resilience and to facilitate empowerment!
I'm a licensed mental health counselor from NY. I work with adults and adolescents, providing care for clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, difficulty managing life transitions and men's issues. Many gentlemen I've had the pleasure of working with have been able to get in touch with their emotions, learn to communicate their wants/needs and overcome the stigma that has prevented so many men from seeking the mental health care they deserve. My goals for clients include reducing suffering, alleviating symptoms, improve well-being, promote personal growth, resilience and to facilitate empowerment!
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I believe that talking about your thoughts and feelings with me, in my safe and welcoming office, will help you feel better. My style is friendly and interactive, and I offer feedback. Together, we can explore the history of your life and learn about the patterns that exist. You will soon be able to make the changes that will help you live the life you desire. I specialize in issues related to relationships, family, career, self-esteem, fear, stress/nervousness/anxiety, loneliness/isolation, sadness/depression, body image, food/dieting/weight, parenting, pre-natal/post-natal, and feeling overwhelmed and confused.
I believe that talking about your thoughts and feelings with me, in my safe and welcoming office, will help you feel better. My style is friendly and interactive, and I offer feedback. Together, we can explore the history of your life and learn about the patterns that exist. You will soon be able to make the changes that will help you live the life you desire. I specialize in issues related to relationships, family, career, self-esteem, fear, stress/nervousness/anxiety, loneliness/isolation, sadness/depression, body image, food/dieting/weight, parenting, pre-natal/post-natal, and feeling overwhelmed and confused.
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Lori Zlotoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Port Washington, NY 11050
Waitlist for new clients
Are you or your child: Emotionally exhausted? Struggling socially? Having a hard time in school or work? Unable to express themselves? Anxious? Experiencing a major life change? Experienced a trauma? Nervous about going to camp? The victim of bullying or conflictual sibling relationships? Being the bully? Struggling with learning disabilities or ADHD? Unable to communicate properly? A sibling of a child with a disability? Are you ready to make a change? If you answer yes to these questions, you and/or your child are ready to get to work!
Are you or your child: Emotionally exhausted? Struggling socially? Having a hard time in school or work? Unable to express themselves? Anxious? Experiencing a major life change? Experienced a trauma? Nervous about going to camp? The victim of bullying or conflictual sibling relationships? Being the bully? Struggling with learning disabilities or ADHD? Unable to communicate properly? A sibling of a child with a disability? Are you ready to make a change? If you answer yes to these questions, you and/or your child are ready to get to work!
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I center my work with the Hispanic population and conduct sessions in Spanish and English. In my practice, I serve adults, adolescents, children, families and couples for over 20 years. My professional orientation is client-centered and problem solving/solution focused – integrating cognitive and family systems approaches. I offer brief, intermittent and longer term treatments, individual, couples, and family therapy. Referral problems typically include mood disorders, relationship, parenting, family, adolescent behavior and adjustment problems, trauma and abuse issues, anxiety disorders, loss and bereavement and marital issues and post-divorce adjustment.
I center my work with the Hispanic population and conduct sessions in Spanish and English. In my practice, I serve adults, adolescents, children, families and couples for over 20 years. My professional orientation is client-centered and problem solving/solution focused – integrating cognitive and family systems approaches. I offer brief, intermittent and longer term treatments, individual, couples, and family therapy. Referral problems typically include mood disorders, relationship, parenting, family, adolescent behavior and adjustment problems, trauma and abuse issues, anxiety disorders, loss and bereavement and marital issues and post-divorce adjustment.
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I have immediate openings to assist those that need assistance during this difficult time.. I offer tele-therapy through private and secure video and/or phone sessions. Contact us for a free 10 minute consultation to gain a preliminary understanding of your situation and concerns. .We can help guide you to get appropriate support and resources.
I have immediate openings to assist those that need assistance during this difficult time.. I offer tele-therapy through private and secure video and/or phone sessions. Contact us for a free 10 minute consultation to gain a preliminary understanding of your situation and concerns. .We can help guide you to get appropriate support and resources.
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Clark R. Goldstein, Ph.D., is the founder of Growth Psychology, P.C. He is a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine at the Child Study Center. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders in children, teens, and adults. Previously, Dr. Goldstein served as a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute where he worked with children, adults, and their families working to overcome anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. His responsibilities also included training and supervision of advanced doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows.
Clark R. Goldstein, Ph.D., is the founder of Growth Psychology, P.C. He is a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine at the Child Study Center. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders in children, teens, and adults. Previously, Dr. Goldstein served as a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute where he worked with children, adults, and their families working to overcome anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. His responsibilities also included training and supervision of advanced doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows.
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Dr. Regina Louise Cofrin. Gestalt & Hypnotherapy
Counselor, PhD, EdD, LMHC, PROF, HYPNOTH
Verified Verified
Port Washington, NY 11050
I am committed with consistent care to help you center yourself to discover who you really are underneath the many layers/masks that keep you from feeling 'whole and complete.' Cofrin Care Counseling connects congruently and sees the unique individual that you are! I am compassionate; my creed is that true 'connection' and communication' cure. I make authentic contact through Higher Consciousness to help you to create change through choices. Herein lies your freedom! Cofrin Counseling caters to all ages and diagnosis. I specialize in Adolescents, Family therapy and Couples Counseling utilizing a Gestalt approach to Psychotherapy.
I am committed with consistent care to help you center yourself to discover who you really are underneath the many layers/masks that keep you from feeling 'whole and complete.' Cofrin Care Counseling connects congruently and sees the unique individual that you are! I am compassionate; my creed is that true 'connection' and communication' cure. I make authentic contact through Higher Consciousness to help you to create change through choices. Herein lies your freedom! Cofrin Counseling caters to all ages and diagnosis. I specialize in Adolescents, Family therapy and Couples Counseling utilizing a Gestalt approach to Psychotherapy.
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This bickering, this fighting. It's becoming constant. You feel distant and disengaged. Why can’t you communicate the way you used to? You are often misunderstood. Impatience and frustration have taken over. Where's the compromise? Sleeping is getting increasingly difficult. You keep remembering those harsh words: your mind keeps repeating them over and over. With so much desire and unmet needs, you and your partner are drifting further and further apart.
This bickering, this fighting. It's becoming constant. You feel distant and disengaged. Why can’t you communicate the way you used to? You are often misunderstood. Impatience and frustration have taken over. Where's the compromise? Sleeping is getting increasingly difficult. You keep remembering those harsh words: your mind keeps repeating them over and over. With so much desire and unmet needs, you and your partner are drifting further and further apart.
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Dr. Sazer is a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly thirty years working in the public school sector at all levels from pre-kindergarten through high school as well as in private practice. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, treating a wide range of behavioral, adjustment, and emotional difficulties. Dr. Sazer is committed to compassionate care for her patients and is dedicated to helping them attain their personal goals. Dr. Sazer earned her doctorate from Hofstra University.
Dr. Sazer is a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly thirty years working in the public school sector at all levels from pre-kindergarten through high school as well as in private practice. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, treating a wide range of behavioral, adjustment, and emotional difficulties. Dr. Sazer is committed to compassionate care for her patients and is dedicated to helping them attain their personal goals. Dr. Sazer earned her doctorate from Hofstra University.
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Better Life Associates LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Washington, NY 11050
Hi, I'm Dr. Korey Abbriano. I work with clients with a variety of mental health difficulties. My flexible treatment style aims to meet the needs of my clients, utilizing an integrative approach and incorporating relational and attachment-based therapies to empower clients and explore how early attachment styles may influence their current relationships. I also integrate aspects of cognitive-behavioral, dialectal, and acceptance and commitment therapies to provide clients the skills and tools to work towards their individual goals. I prioritize the therapeutic alliance to create a collaborative, warm and supportive environment.
Hi, I'm Dr. Korey Abbriano. I work with clients with a variety of mental health difficulties. My flexible treatment style aims to meet the needs of my clients, utilizing an integrative approach and incorporating relational and attachment-based therapies to empower clients and explore how early attachment styles may influence their current relationships. I also integrate aspects of cognitive-behavioral, dialectal, and acceptance and commitment therapies to provide clients the skills and tools to work towards their individual goals. I prioritize the therapeutic alliance to create a collaborative, warm and supportive environment.
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Genevieve Collins
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Washington, NY 11050
I provide individual therapy to children, teens, adolescents and adults. I strive to help you in achieving your full potential mentally, emotionally and behaviorally. I work with people experiencing anxiety and depression, relationship and family system issues and who need support with social skills.
I provide individual therapy to children, teens, adolescents and adults. I strive to help you in achieving your full potential mentally, emotionally and behaviorally. I work with people experiencing anxiety and depression, relationship and family system issues and who need support with social skills.
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Have you ever wondered why you think, feel, and act in the ways that you do? Are you interested in developing a greater understanding of yourself and learning strategies to help you feel better? If you answered ‘yes’ to either of these questions, you’re in the right place. Being curious about ourselves and others is a central focus of therapy. In gaining greater understanding and compassion for ourselves we can change our patterns of thinking, reduce distressing emotions, and interact in healthier ways with the world around us.
Have you ever wondered why you think, feel, and act in the ways that you do? Are you interested in developing a greater understanding of yourself and learning strategies to help you feel better? If you answered ‘yes’ to either of these questions, you’re in the right place. Being curious about ourselves and others is a central focus of therapy. In gaining greater understanding and compassion for ourselves we can change our patterns of thinking, reduce distressing emotions, and interact in healthier ways with the world around us.
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Dr. Avon attended Stony brook U. There she trained under the late Dr. Edward Carr in Behavioral Therapy, with a focus on, Applied Behavioral Analysis. She then continued her education at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL where she received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. There she spent many years under the supervision of Dr. Charles Golden refining her skills in Neuropsychology serving a variety of children with learning disorders and developmental disabilities. After completing graduate school, Dr. Avon pursued further training in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities.
Dr. Avon attended Stony brook U. There she trained under the late Dr. Edward Carr in Behavioral Therapy, with a focus on, Applied Behavioral Analysis. She then continued her education at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL where she received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. There she spent many years under the supervision of Dr. Charles Golden refining her skills in Neuropsychology serving a variety of children with learning disorders and developmental disabilities. After completing graduate school, Dr. Avon pursued further training in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities.
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Dr. Jeremy Grunfeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CDBT, CCSP, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhasset, NY 11030 (Online Only)
I pride myself on working with teenagers and adults who have not found success in previous therapy experiences. Over the past 26 years of my professional endeavors, I have prevented many families from having to send their teenagers to residential treatment centers, have helped families to remain intact, and have allowed individuals who fall within the Autism Spectrum Disorder to achieve full lives. My work with clients who have ADHD has allowed these individuals to be succesful in school, the community, within the family system, and within their workplace of choice.
I pride myself on working with teenagers and adults who have not found success in previous therapy experiences. Over the past 26 years of my professional endeavors, I have prevented many families from having to send their teenagers to residential treatment centers, have helped families to remain intact, and have allowed individuals who fall within the Autism Spectrum Disorder to achieve full lives. My work with clients who have ADHD has allowed these individuals to be succesful in school, the community, within the family system, and within their workplace of choice.
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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.