Autism Therapists in West Linn, OR
I provide gold-standard testing and evaluations for Autism throughout the lifetime (children to adults).
Working with children, teens, young adults, and families has been a passion and a trained specialty of mine for over 10 years. I have experience in working with individuals and their families in dealing with substance abuse, grief, neurodevelopmental issues ( autism), behavioral problems, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, along with other challenges of day-to-day living. If seeking an autism, psychological or academic assessment, I provide a full battery of testing, complete evaluation report, feedback session, and any necessary follow-up to ensure you get the resources your family needs.
I provide gold-standard testing and evaluations for Autism throughout the lifetime (children to adults).
Working with children, teens, young adults, and families has been a passion and a trained specialty of mine for over 10 years. I have experience in working with individuals and their families in dealing with substance abuse, grief, neurodevelopmental issues ( autism), behavioral problems, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, along with other challenges of day-to-day living. If seeking an autism, psychological or academic assessment, I provide a full battery of testing, complete evaluation report, feedback session, and any necessary follow-up to ensure you get the resources your family needs.
OR Board of Licensed Therapists (OBLPCT). She received her MA in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy at George Fox University, and her Bachelors in Psychology from Slippery Rock University where she minored in Special Education. She has worked with children, teens and families for over 35 years and has specialized experience with the specialneeds population, including those with Autism, Developmental Disabilities and socialemotional challenges. Her approach is PersonCentered and Attachmentfocused, using Family Systems models.
OR Board of Licensed Therapists (OBLPCT). She received her MA in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy at George Fox University, and her Bachelors in Psychology from Slippery Rock University where she minored in Special Education. She has worked with children, teens and families for over 35 years and has specialized experience with the specialneeds population, including those with Autism, Developmental Disabilities and socialemotional challenges. Her approach is PersonCentered and Attachmentfocused, using Family Systems models.
Marissa Farrow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Bachelor of Social Work from University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a minor in Family Studies and a Master of Social Work from Portland State University. While she is willing to work with anyone across the lifespan, Marissa is particularly knowledgeable in working with children from ages 511 years old and their families. Before joining LifeStance, Marissa spent five years as a schoolbased mental health provider, primarily working with children with ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and/or trauma.
Marissa Farrow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Bachelor of Social Work from University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a minor in Family Studies and a Master of Social Work from Portland State University. While she is willing to work with anyone across the lifespan, Marissa is particularly knowledgeable in working with children from ages 511 years old and their families. Before joining LifeStance, Marissa spent five years as a schoolbased mental health provider, primarily working with children with ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and/or trauma.
SensoriWorks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CSWA, CADCIII, LAC
Verified Verified
West Linn, OR 97068
Amanda treats mental health conditions that involve stress response, attention, disordered thinking and neurophysiology, including but not limited to ADHD, OCD, autism spectrum and sensory processing concerns, and trauma.
If you or your teen/young adult loved-one needs mental health Intensive Outpatient care, and talk therapy has not been the best fit for you, SensoriWorks is a great option. We work with young people transitioning into adulthood on stabilizing and becoming consciously embodied, through somatic therapy and coaching, medication management and assessment. We'll work together to develop a consistent mental, physical and emotional support plan that is really effective to stabilize your current concerns and expand your bandwidth in life. Learn the skills to grow your capacity for joy and play, strive for goals and practice thriving!
Amanda treats mental health conditions that involve stress response, attention, disordered thinking and neurophysiology, including but not limited to ADHD, OCD, autism spectrum and sensory processing concerns, and trauma.
If you or your teen/young adult loved-one needs mental health Intensive Outpatient care, and talk therapy has not been the best fit for you, SensoriWorks is a great option. We work with young people transitioning into adulthood on stabilizing and becoming consciously embodied, through somatic therapy and coaching, medication management and assessment. We'll work together to develop a consistent mental, physical and emotional support plan that is really effective to stabilize your current concerns and expand your bandwidth in life. Learn the skills to grow your capacity for joy and play, strive for goals and practice thriving!
Oregon Center for Assessment & Therapy Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
West Linn, OR 97068
Welcome! I'm Dr. Britania Latronica, licensed psychologist and founder of The Oregon Center for Assessment and Therapy Services (OCATS), which specializes in psychological testing for individuals who are seeking to clarify diagnosis. We also provide individual psychotherapy, and couples work for those who want brief, solutions-focused treatment or skill building with a specific emphasis on serving neurodiverse individuals with ADHD and Autism.
Welcome! I'm Dr. Britania Latronica, licensed psychologist and founder of The Oregon Center for Assessment and Therapy Services (OCATS), which specializes in psychological testing for individuals who are seeking to clarify diagnosis. We also provide individual psychotherapy, and couples work for those who want brief, solutions-focused treatment or skill building with a specific emphasis on serving neurodiverse individuals with ADHD and Autism.
Shannon Frank-Richter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
West Linn, OR 97068 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with feeling misunderstood or like an outlier among others? I'm a licensed therapist in CA, OR, WA, & NV who treats individuals, couples, & families, especially those with neurodivergence or relational stress. My expansive experience enhances the empathy, relatability, dignity, skill, and understanding desired in a therapist. It's important that you feel that your therapist is a good fit for you, so if you're seeking a seasoned therapist in these relatable life conditions, please connect with me for a free consultation. I provide telehealth via a HIPAA compliant video conferencing format.
Do you struggle with feeling misunderstood or like an outlier among others? I'm a licensed therapist in CA, OR, WA, & NV who treats individuals, couples, & families, especially those with neurodivergence or relational stress. My expansive experience enhances the empathy, relatability, dignity, skill, and understanding desired in a therapist. It's important that you feel that your therapist is a good fit for you, so if you're seeking a seasoned therapist in these relatable life conditions, please connect with me for a free consultation. I provide telehealth via a HIPAA compliant video conferencing format.
I tend to work with people who have tried many different therapies which failed to adequately improve their brain-related challenges or the benefits of such therapies have plateaued. Thus, this means that my clients tend to have fairly complex symptomologies and diagnoses, sometimes they don't even have formal diagnoses due to the unique mix of symptoms. Maybe the client has physical symptoms that their physician cannot explain and says are psychosomatic or due to a history of complex trauma. I also work with children for both neurofeedback and neurobehavioral counseling, which is behavioral counseling based on neurobiology.
I tend to work with people who have tried many different therapies which failed to adequately improve their brain-related challenges or the benefits of such therapies have plateaued. Thus, this means that my clients tend to have fairly complex symptomologies and diagnoses, sometimes they don't even have formal diagnoses due to the unique mix of symptoms. Maybe the client has physical symptoms that their physician cannot explain and says are psychosomatic or due to a history of complex trauma. I also work with children for both neurofeedback and neurobehavioral counseling, which is behavioral counseling based on neurobiology.
Jeanne May, an experienced therapist at LifeStance Health, offers comprehensive mental health support to individuals in Oregon. With a warm, supportive, and collaborative approach, she assists clients in navigating various challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, chronic illness, stress management, and relationship issues. Jeanne serves adults and seniors, providing individualized therapy that fosters sustained progress toward clearly identifiable goals. Jeanne is particularly passionate about treating depression/anxiety/PTSD/trauma.
Jeanne May, an experienced therapist at LifeStance Health, offers comprehensive mental health support to individuals in Oregon. With a warm, supportive, and collaborative approach, she assists clients in navigating various challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, chronic illness, stress management, and relationship issues. Jeanne serves adults and seniors, providing individualized therapy that fosters sustained progress toward clearly identifiable goals. Jeanne is particularly passionate about treating depression/anxiety/PTSD/trauma.
Jeff has extensive experience as an individual therapist for a wide variety of populations. He also acted as facilitator and cofacilitator for therapy groups including but not limited to process groups, DBT, and recovery focused therapy. Jeff enjoys couples and family therapy, and always appreciates when clients are able to integrate support persons into their treatment experience. Jeff considers himself first and foremost a personcentered treatment provider. Treatment with Jeff is structured through the beliefs, motivations, and individual historical experience of his clients.
Jeff has extensive experience as an individual therapist for a wide variety of populations. He also acted as facilitator and cofacilitator for therapy groups including but not limited to process groups, DBT, and recovery focused therapy. Jeff enjoys couples and family therapy, and always appreciates when clients are able to integrate support persons into their treatment experience. Jeff considers himself first and foremost a personcentered treatment provider. Treatment with Jeff is structured through the beliefs, motivations, and individual historical experience of his clients.
Matt Field
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Linn, OR 97068
Imagine taking a moment to connect your feelings and thoughts. You sit down and take a moment to feel sensations in your body, your mood, and then work through the story you connect to it all. Often when seeking therapy we start by wanting to find solutions to get rid of unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - and this is good! Taking time to have caring and attentive guidance through this process is the role I take. As you share what you are going through either as an individual, partners, or family, I see that it is my job to come alongside to first listen and then guide the path to a different and preferred life.
Imagine taking a moment to connect your feelings and thoughts. You sit down and take a moment to feel sensations in your body, your mood, and then work through the story you connect to it all. Often when seeking therapy we start by wanting to find solutions to get rid of unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - and this is good! Taking time to have caring and attentive guidance through this process is the role I take. As you share what you are going through either as an individual, partners, or family, I see that it is my job to come alongside to first listen and then guide the path to a different and preferred life.
Dr. Nicole La Verne
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, MAC, CADCIII, ACS
Verified Verified
West Linn, OR 97068
Is life becoming challenging, overwhelming, confusing, unfair, and more? I understand! I have over 30 years of experience supporting people struggling with a variety of issues - depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma & PTSD, grief & loss, life changes, abuse, and more. I personally and professionally understand the dynamics that accompany many of these life challenges.
Is life becoming challenging, overwhelming, confusing, unfair, and more? I understand! I have over 30 years of experience supporting people struggling with a variety of issues - depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma & PTSD, grief & loss, life changes, abuse, and more. I personally and professionally understand the dynamics that accompany many of these life challenges.
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I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I offer a goal-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, using your child’s unique strengths and needs to identify challenges and develop skills to meet them. I provide a safe environment where both you and your child will be heard and supported, while giving caring, honest feedback to help you explore issues, reduce conflict and problematic behaviors, and increase happiness for both you and your family.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I offer a goal-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, using your child’s unique strengths and needs to identify challenges and develop skills to meet them. I provide a safe environment where both you and your child will be heard and supported, while giving caring, honest feedback to help you explore issues, reduce conflict and problematic behaviors, and increase happiness for both you and your family.
Demetrius Baldwin is a Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon who has been practicing since 2022. He has a Master of Counseling from Arizona State University, a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign, and an A.A. in Psychology from Elgin Community College. Demetrius aims to create an environment characterized by a strong therapeutic relationship defined by respect, empathy, challenges, and approvalreassurance. Following the creation of such an environment his clients will be able to feel safe enough to reduce their defenses and gain insight about themselves to practice a different way of being.
Demetrius Baldwin is a Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon who has been practicing since 2022. He has a Master of Counseling from Arizona State University, a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign, and an A.A. in Psychology from Elgin Community College. Demetrius aims to create an environment characterized by a strong therapeutic relationship defined by respect, empathy, challenges, and approvalreassurance. Following the creation of such an environment his clients will be able to feel safe enough to reduce their defenses and gain insight about themselves to practice a different way of being.
Dr. Lloyd seeks to treat the multidimensional and multicultural needs of his clients through accurate assessments, relevant treatment planning, and research-based interventions. In his spare time, Dr. Lloyd enjoys reading, spending time with his family playing card and board games, interacting with his three adult children and 12 grandchildren, and loving on his wife of 48 years.
Dr. Lloyd seeks to treat the multidimensional and multicultural needs of his clients through accurate assessments, relevant treatment planning, and research-based interventions. In his spare time, Dr. Lloyd enjoys reading, spending time with his family playing card and board games, interacting with his three adult children and 12 grandchildren, and loving on his wife of 48 years.
Erin Reyburn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Linn, OR 97068 (Online Only)
I am a state-licensed and board-certified Professional Counselor in Oregon and Washington. I received my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and began my clinical work in the mental health field in 2006.
I am a state-licensed and board-certified Professional Counselor in Oregon and Washington. I received my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and began my clinical work in the mental health field in 2006.
Welcome! I’m Fionn and a doctoral graduate student at Pacific University in my 4th of 5 years. I’m looking forward to getting to know you. As a therapist, I strive to create a space where clients of all backgrounds and identities feel welcome and safe. I truly believe that my clients are the experts on themselves and their experiences. I prefer to follow the lead of my clients and work at their pace as we navigate the path of healing and growth together. You are in charge! If we use a car metaphor, I will always let you be the main driver, while I’m in your passenger seat. I have great experience as a co-pilot and love that job!
Welcome! I’m Fionn and a doctoral graduate student at Pacific University in my 4th of 5 years. I’m looking forward to getting to know you. As a therapist, I strive to create a space where clients of all backgrounds and identities feel welcome and safe. I truly believe that my clients are the experts on themselves and their experiences. I prefer to follow the lead of my clients and work at their pace as we navigate the path of healing and growth together. You are in charge! If we use a car metaphor, I will always let you be the main driver, while I’m in your passenger seat. I have great experience as a co-pilot and love that job!
Vickey Giap Thistlethwaite
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
West Linn, OR 97068
Being part of the interconnected natural world, we thrive in connection, and without connection, we wither. In our work together we will collaborate in understanding what makes you come alive and wither, to look for ways to get unstuck and make meaning of your emotions, reactivity, and suffering. I believe that individuals and families can tap into their inner strength to repair and grow new resilience with guidance and support. My role is to restore balance, build communication, and provide support to help you create space to learn and integrate new skills and encourage new perspectives as you grow and thrive in connections.
Being part of the interconnected natural world, we thrive in connection, and without connection, we wither. In our work together we will collaborate in understanding what makes you come alive and wither, to look for ways to get unstuck and make meaning of your emotions, reactivity, and suffering. I believe that individuals and families can tap into their inner strength to repair and grow new resilience with guidance and support. My role is to restore balance, build communication, and provide support to help you create space to learn and integrate new skills and encourage new perspectives as you grow and thrive in connections.
Mackenzie Phelps
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Linn, OR 97068
I am passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan, including adolescents, teens, young adults, pre-marital couples, families, and LGBTQIA+ clients. I do not work with couples navigating separation or divorce at this time. My areas of practice include life transitions, stress and anxiety management, communication, self-esteem, empowerment, and the intersection of faith/spirituality with mental health.
I am passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan, including adolescents, teens, young adults, pre-marital couples, families, and LGBTQIA+ clients. I do not work with couples navigating separation or divorce at this time. My areas of practice include life transitions, stress and anxiety management, communication, self-esteem, empowerment, and the intersection of faith/spirituality with mental health.
Jill Walsh
Professional Counselor Associate, PCA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
West Linn, OR 97068 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Jill and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. As a clinician, I derive my philosophy of care from a deep value of service, honoring diversity, empowerment, social justice, ethical practice and the importance of interpersonal relationships. My primary goal in the therapeutic process is to assist clients in building the lives they want by promoting their inherent strengths, skills and community supports. My approach to therapy is one of collaboration.
Hello, my name is Jill and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. As a clinician, I derive my philosophy of care from a deep value of service, honoring diversity, empowerment, social justice, ethical practice and the importance of interpersonal relationships. My primary goal in the therapeutic process is to assist clients in building the lives they want by promoting their inherent strengths, skills and community supports. My approach to therapy is one of collaboration.
Denise Ann Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
West Linn, OR 97068 (Online Only)
Life is overwhelming and can be chaotic and messy but healing is possible! I provide S.A.F.E. EMDR Therapy. EMDR is an effective treatment for many issues such as PTSD, Anxiety, Phobias, Depression, and more. EMDR is a neurocognitive approach that helps the brain to make sense out of past and present experiences in alleviating symptoms so they no longer impact daily living and relationships.
Life is overwhelming and can be chaotic and messy but healing is possible! I provide S.A.F.E. EMDR Therapy. EMDR is an effective treatment for many issues such as PTSD, Anxiety, Phobias, Depression, and more. EMDR is a neurocognitive approach that helps the brain to make sense out of past and present experiences in alleviating symptoms so they no longer impact daily living and relationships.
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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.