Autism Therapists in Bend, OR
I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist who has been in the field for 12 years. I specialize in autism, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, adjustments, and life transitions. My goal is to provide a safe and affirming space for you to share what’s going on, discover the choices you have, and develop a set of coping tools and strategies that work for you.
I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist who has been in the field for 12 years. I specialize in autism, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, adjustments, and life transitions. My goal is to provide a safe and affirming space for you to share what’s going on, discover the choices you have, and develop a set of coping tools and strategies that work for you.
I am a pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in consultation, assessment and diagnosis of children of all ages. Appropriate referral issues include autism, learning disabilities, developmental disorders, traumatic brain injury, medically fragile children, premature birth and development, attention deficit disorder, trauma, adoption, and attachment issues.
I am a pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in consultation, assessment and diagnosis of children of all ages. Appropriate referral issues include autism, learning disabilities, developmental disorders, traumatic brain injury, medically fragile children, premature birth and development, attention deficit disorder, trauma, adoption, and attachment issues.
Madeline Warnick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MCoun
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97701 (Online Only)
In addition to therapy and KAP, I also offer diagnostic assessments for Autism and ADHD.
New Group - See below! Your inner critic can make you see yourself through a cruel funhouse mirror, where all you can see are the parts of you that you don’t like. You may have had past experiences - in relationships, your family, school, or society - that left you feeling like there's something wrong with you. Maybe you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive” or “too much,” and now you tell yourself those things on repeat. You may struggle with listening to and trusting your feelings, intuition, or body, and you long for more confidence & self-trust. My clients are people who want to go deep (even if a part of them is also afraid to!).
In addition to therapy and KAP, I also offer diagnostic assessments for Autism and ADHD.
New Group - See below! Your inner critic can make you see yourself through a cruel funhouse mirror, where all you can see are the parts of you that you don’t like. You may have had past experiences - in relationships, your family, school, or society - that left you feeling like there's something wrong with you. Maybe you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive” or “too much,” and now you tell yourself those things on repeat. You may struggle with listening to and trusting your feelings, intuition, or body, and you long for more confidence & self-trust. My clients are people who want to go deep (even if a part of them is also afraid to!).
My work has strongly focused on at-risk children, adolescents, and families and the use of tested and effective treatments. I have had many years of experience with children and youth at risk due to problem behaviors and ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, delinquency, and other risks out of children's control, such as poverty, parental corrections involvement, and foster care. I most typically work directly with parents (and other adults) who are experiencing difficulties with parenting strategies, stress and anxiety, depression, and/or alcohol and substance use.
My work has strongly focused on at-risk children, adolescents, and families and the use of tested and effective treatments. I have had many years of experience with children and youth at risk due to problem behaviors and ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, delinquency, and other risks out of children's control, such as poverty, parental corrections involvement, and foster care. I most typically work directly with parents (and other adults) who are experiencing difficulties with parenting strategies, stress and anxiety, depression, and/or alcohol and substance use.
Lark Song Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97702
We work with children (ages 4 and up), families, and adults in a variety of areas including behavior issues, depression, anxiety, school issues, relational conflict, grief/loss, trauma, LGBTQ+ support, self-harming, divorce, job loss, ADHD, high functioning Autism, anger, miscarriage/fertility issues, and abuse.
Announcement- We have immediate openings, call or email today! As a practice we bring a holistic and collaborative approach to counseling. We see each client as their own individual self with a story. We work with individual adults and children to help them find their pathway to healing and strength through a client-centered approach. When working with children and families we maintain confidentiality for the child while not leaving the parents in the dark. We strive to create a therapeutic environment that is safe, respectful, and without judgment.
We work with children (ages 4 and up), families, and adults in a variety of areas including behavior issues, depression, anxiety, school issues, relational conflict, grief/loss, trauma, LGBTQ+ support, self-harming, divorce, job loss, ADHD, high functioning Autism, anger, miscarriage/fertility issues, and abuse.
Announcement- We have immediate openings, call or email today! As a practice we bring a holistic and collaborative approach to counseling. We see each client as their own individual self with a story. We work with individual adults and children to help them find their pathway to healing and strength through a client-centered approach. When working with children and families we maintain confidentiality for the child while not leaving the parents in the dark. We strive to create a therapeutic environment that is safe, respectful, and without judgment.
My areas of specialization include LGBTQAI+ affirming care, body focused repetitive behaviors like trichotillomania and excoriation disorder, autism spectrum disorder, intergenerational trauma, anxiety and grief.
I believe that we are relational beings, and the pathway towards healing is through connection. Together, we can explore how our experiences impact the way we show up in our current relationships with both others and ourselves. It is my role to set a compassionate, non-judgmental container that allows for deeply authentic self-expression. From this place, we can illuminate blind spots, examine coping strategies, and begin the work of healing on a nervous system level.
My areas of specialization include LGBTQAI+ affirming care, body focused repetitive behaviors like trichotillomania and excoriation disorder, autism spectrum disorder, intergenerational trauma, anxiety and grief.
I believe that we are relational beings, and the pathway towards healing is through connection. Together, we can explore how our experiences impact the way we show up in our current relationships with both others and ourselves. It is my role to set a compassionate, non-judgmental container that allows for deeply authentic self-expression. From this place, we can illuminate blind spots, examine coping strategies, and begin the work of healing on a nervous system level.
, Autism, ADHD, and/or learning/intellectual disabilities) and people who have current or historical trauma impacting their well-being.
Feeling stuck in life may mean you're not aligning with your values. I'm here to help you listen to your inner wisdom and take committed actions toward what matters most to you. My approach is unconventional yet highly evidence-based. You will find a side-by-side, activity-based approach calms your nervous system to connect more easily than face-to-face, office-based interventions. By engaging in therapy outdoors, we will utilize the power of nature and adventure to improve your confidence and self-efficacy while healing old wounds.
, Autism, ADHD, and/or learning/intellectual disabilities) and people who have current or historical trauma impacting their well-being.
Feeling stuck in life may mean you're not aligning with your values. I'm here to help you listen to your inner wisdom and take committed actions toward what matters most to you. My approach is unconventional yet highly evidence-based. You will find a side-by-side, activity-based approach calms your nervous system to connect more easily than face-to-face, office-based interventions. By engaging in therapy outdoors, we will utilize the power of nature and adventure to improve your confidence and self-efficacy while healing old wounds.
Rosimery Bergeron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC, SEP
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97701
I am helping clients to manage and reduce stress in their body and healing from traumatic experiences by applying Somatic Experiencing techniques. These techniques help clients with body awareness, self-regulation, and connecting with a sense of safety in their bodies. I help adults and couples with anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, adjustment and relationship issues. I also provide QST massage - a sensory treatment - for children on the autism spectrum disorder.
I am helping clients to manage and reduce stress in their body and healing from traumatic experiences by applying Somatic Experiencing techniques. These techniques help clients with body awareness, self-regulation, and connecting with a sense of safety in their bodies. I help adults and couples with anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, adjustment and relationship issues. I also provide QST massage - a sensory treatment - for children on the autism spectrum disorder.
Open to new OHP clients 14 or older. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, addiction, autism, depression, anxiety, personality disorders. terminal illness and a variety of other conditions. I believe that each person deserves to live their best life. Epigenetics tells us that we change our genetic expression when we change our environment. Neuroscience proves that this causes the brain to reform. It's called neuroplasticity. Science is fun when it means we can heal ourselves! I combine my training in mental illness diagnosis and treatment with over 15 years studying the healing properties of plant medicines.
Open to new OHP clients 14 or older. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, addiction, autism, depression, anxiety, personality disorders. terminal illness and a variety of other conditions. I believe that each person deserves to live their best life. Epigenetics tells us that we change our genetic expression when we change our environment. Neuroscience proves that this causes the brain to reform. It's called neuroplasticity. Science is fun when it means we can heal ourselves! I combine my training in mental illness diagnosis and treatment with over 15 years studying the healing properties of plant medicines.
Helloship, LLC (Marie Duff)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97701 (Online Only)
You’re doing your best given your circumstances, awareness, & resources. Growth, and a fulfilling, meaningful life is possible when the conditions work for your unique needs. If you have ADHD/Autism, relationship, medical, or identity issues, anxiety, depression, or trauma, you may want your life back- or to feel "normal” for once. From the heavy depths of despair to the bubbly heights of playfulness, what makes life absurd, beautiful, & tragic will be acknowledged, not ignored. “Weird” celebrated, not shamed. I’ll help you embrace the unknown, adapt to change, & move forward.
You’re doing your best given your circumstances, awareness, & resources. Growth, and a fulfilling, meaningful life is possible when the conditions work for your unique needs. If you have ADHD/Autism, relationship, medical, or identity issues, anxiety, depression, or trauma, you may want your life back- or to feel "normal” for once. From the heavy depths of despair to the bubbly heights of playfulness, what makes life absurd, beautiful, & tragic will be acknowledged, not ignored. “Weird” celebrated, not shamed. I’ll help you embrace the unknown, adapt to change, & move forward.
Specializing in addressing anxiety, depression, PTSD, adult autism, older adult therapy, and re-entry from incarceration, I aim to provide a holistic approach to mental wellness.
Hello there, I'm Jamie Worthington, Licensed Professional Therapist located in Redmond, Oregon. Right now, I provide telehealth counseling for anyone living in the state of Oregon. All you need is a computer or a smart phone for video chatting, and we are good to go! I can also do sessions via phone. I truly love helping people discover who they are and assist them to reach their goals. My ideal client is anyone who wants to put in the work and grow. I want to help you become the person that you want to be! I can help you work through and process trauma, encourage you, advocate for you, and challenge you.
Specializing in addressing anxiety, depression, PTSD, adult autism, older adult therapy, and re-entry from incarceration, I aim to provide a holistic approach to mental wellness.
Hello there, I'm Jamie Worthington, Licensed Professional Therapist located in Redmond, Oregon. Right now, I provide telehealth counseling for anyone living in the state of Oregon. All you need is a computer or a smart phone for video chatting, and we are good to go! I can also do sessions via phone. I truly love helping people discover who they are and assist them to reach their goals. My ideal client is anyone who wants to put in the work and grow. I want to help you become the person that you want to be! I can help you work through and process trauma, encourage you, advocate for you, and challenge you.
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Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97702 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I've found that true healing unfolds when we honor the whole person, and I'm here to help you do just that. My practice specializes in several areas, including PTSD, ADHD, adult autism, other neurodivergencies, whole body health, and self-improvement. I also see a lot of individuals who struggle with depression and anxiety. I understand that healing is a multi-dimensional process, and to truly thrive, we must address all aspects of ourselves. I'm dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to share your unique story. I am licensed in both WA and OR state.
I've found that true healing unfolds when we honor the whole person, and I'm here to help you do just that. My practice specializes in several areas, including PTSD, ADHD, adult autism, other neurodivergencies, whole body health, and self-improvement. I also see a lot of individuals who struggle with depression and anxiety. I understand that healing is a multi-dimensional process, and to truly thrive, we must address all aspects of ourselves. I'm dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to share your unique story. I am licensed in both WA and OR state.
Linnetta R Cooley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97702
Unconditional empathy and understanding are rare in this world, and yet we all need both. I recognizes change is difficult but believes people have a strength and the ability greater than they realize to move through difficult times and heal. My goal is to cultivate a supportive and healing environment in which clients feel seen, secure, and protected. My focus is on a person’s potential and not problematic behaviors. My approach provides the space for individuals to step into a growth mindset, gain insight, belief in themself, and opportunity to appreciate their uniqueness.
Unconditional empathy and understanding are rare in this world, and yet we all need both. I recognizes change is difficult but believes people have a strength and the ability greater than they realize to move through difficult times and heal. My goal is to cultivate a supportive and healing environment in which clients feel seen, secure, and protected. My focus is on a person’s potential and not problematic behaviors. My approach provides the space for individuals to step into a growth mindset, gain insight, belief in themself, and opportunity to appreciate their uniqueness.
Journey to Renewal Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97701
You're a unique person with individual experiences and needs. At Journey to Renewal, I will assess, and then together we will create a plan to meet your goals. Types of therapy provided include individual, couples, and family counseling to people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities. I offer integrative, trauma-informed counseling, working with clients to determine their goals and approaches in a way that work best for them.
You're a unique person with individual experiences and needs. At Journey to Renewal, I will assess, and then together we will create a plan to meet your goals. Types of therapy provided include individual, couples, and family counseling to people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities. I offer integrative, trauma-informed counseling, working with clients to determine their goals and approaches in a way that work best for them.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults- so folks who, for diverse reasons feel like their brains work different from most i.e. Autistic, ADHD, complex PTSD, HSP, queer, BIPOC, etc.; and those differences have limited their access to community or feeling like they're living a full life. Some common difficulties for neurodivergent adults include: chronic anxiety, feeling lonely or isolated, recurrent depression, communication difficulties, low self esteem, and general difficulty with "people-ing".
I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults- so folks who, for diverse reasons feel like their brains work different from most i.e. Autistic, ADHD, complex PTSD, HSP, queer, BIPOC, etc.; and those differences have limited their access to community or feeling like they're living a full life. Some common difficulties for neurodivergent adults include: chronic anxiety, feeling lonely or isolated, recurrent depression, communication difficulties, low self esteem, and general difficulty with "people-ing".
If white knuckling, self shaming, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps worked, you’d be “cured” a billion times over. It doesn’t. At least not for me or people whose brains are different. Our minds race and it feels impossible to turn off and rest. Sometimes we use substances or other behaviors in a harmful way just to get through the day. There’s more to life out there. A more peaceful and meaningful life is possible. We need to go deeper and get to the root of things. I’ll go with you.
If white knuckling, self shaming, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps worked, you’d be “cured” a billion times over. It doesn’t. At least not for me or people whose brains are different. Our minds race and it feels impossible to turn off and rest. Sometimes we use substances or other behaviors in a harmful way just to get through the day. There’s more to life out there. A more peaceful and meaningful life is possible. We need to go deeper and get to the root of things. I’ll go with you.
Jennifer Dodd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97701 (Online Only)
Are you working towards a more fulfilling life but continue to find areas where you get stuck or become overwhelmed? Are you hurting inside and unsure of where to turn? Many of our struggles stem from our relationships with others and we often need tools for navigating them, help with setting boundaries, and support in healing the wounds that might arise. Clinicians at Embodied Life Therapy Center bring a wealth of knowledge, training, and experience in working with relationship issues and the impact on our lives as a result.
Are you working towards a more fulfilling life but continue to find areas where you get stuck or become overwhelmed? Are you hurting inside and unsure of where to turn? Many of our struggles stem from our relationships with others and we often need tools for navigating them, help with setting boundaries, and support in healing the wounds that might arise. Clinicians at Embodied Life Therapy Center bring a wealth of knowledge, training, and experience in working with relationship issues and the impact on our lives as a result.
Do your past experiences, relationships, or losses have you feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you find yourself unable to shake certain memories or move smoothly through difficult emotions. Many people cope by numbing out, disconnecting from themselves and others in their lives through substances, screens, or something else. Are you struggling to connect with loved ones in authentic and meaningful ways? Are you straying from your true north, struggling with self-esteem, communication, or behavioral challenges? Does your family feel like a place of harmony and strength, or like a minefield of insults or silence?
Do your past experiences, relationships, or losses have you feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you find yourself unable to shake certain memories or move smoothly through difficult emotions. Many people cope by numbing out, disconnecting from themselves and others in their lives through substances, screens, or something else. Are you struggling to connect with loved ones in authentic and meaningful ways? Are you straying from your true north, struggling with self-esteem, communication, or behavioral challenges? Does your family feel like a place of harmony and strength, or like a minefield of insults or silence?
Gayle L Dosher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97702
Waitlist for new clients
These are extremely stressful times but you do not have to face it all alone. Depression and anxiety can lead, if left untreated, to isolation and self-destructive behaviors. Relationships may suffer and facing each day can feel overwhelming! In therapy, we work on restoring relationships. We work together to understand why you do what you do - then, change will come! Destructive patterns can be conquered. Trauma, stress, conflict, and great loss CAN lose their power. I love working with individual adults, families, couples, and teens who are ready to overcome their challenges.
These are extremely stressful times but you do not have to face it all alone. Depression and anxiety can lead, if left untreated, to isolation and self-destructive behaviors. Relationships may suffer and facing each day can feel overwhelming! In therapy, we work on restoring relationships. We work together to understand why you do what you do - then, change will come! Destructive patterns can be conquered. Trauma, stress, conflict, and great loss CAN lose their power. I love working with individual adults, families, couples, and teens who are ready to overcome their challenges.
Every individual experiences difficulty in many areas of their life throughout their time. This could include unwanted thoughts, overwhelming changes, or feelings of anxiety. Whatever it may be, we can work together to explore new and healthy ways to cope with your experiences while focusing on your strengths, values, and needs.
Every individual experiences difficulty in many areas of their life throughout their time. This could include unwanted thoughts, overwhelming changes, or feelings of anxiety. Whatever it may be, we can work together to explore new and healthy ways to cope with your experiences while focusing on your strengths, values, and needs.
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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.