Autism Therapists in Holladay, UT
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Candice Christiansen
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Holladay, UT 84124
Waitlist for new clients
You deserve to heal! My team & I are seasoned clinicians & leaders in sexual, intimacy, & relationship recovery. As CSAT's, CMATs, EMDR experts, IFS trained & holistic practitioners, we provide you with a holistic approach to treating porn & out of control sexual behavior (eg, sex addiction), complex trauma, intimacy and attachment ruptures, adult Autism & ADHD & intimacy issues, betrayal trauma, sexual offending, & for partners of individuals who sexually offend. Our Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner/Coach Chris offers Neurofeedback and Neuro-Sensory Coaching to reduce stress, improve mood and concentration and more!
You deserve to heal! My team & I are seasoned clinicians & leaders in sexual, intimacy, & relationship recovery. As CSAT's, CMATs, EMDR experts, IFS trained & holistic practitioners, we provide you with a holistic approach to treating porn & out of control sexual behavior (eg, sex addiction), complex trauma, intimacy and attachment ruptures, adult Autism & ADHD & intimacy issues, betrayal trauma, sexual offending, & for partners of individuals who sexually offend. Our Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner/Coach Chris offers Neurofeedback and Neuro-Sensory Coaching to reduce stress, improve mood and concentration and more!
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I specialize in neuro, academic, and psychological evaluations. I have expertise in assessing individuals of all ages for a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal and Verbal Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Working Memory Deficits, Under Achievement and Low Motivation. My 28 years of experience in conducting comprehensive testing offer families and individuals a unique opportunity to gain insight into their behaviors and challenges, empowering them to reach their full potential.
I specialize in neuro, academic, and psychological evaluations. I have expertise in assessing individuals of all ages for a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal and Verbal Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Working Memory Deficits, Under Achievement and Low Motivation. My 28 years of experience in conducting comprehensive testing offer families and individuals a unique opportunity to gain insight into their behaviors and challenges, empowering them to reach their full potential.
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Some of these specialties include: anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, opposition, school struggles, autism, adoption/foster struggles, etc.
I'm an experienced child and family therapist ready to assist you in dealing with life challenges that come your way. As a parent and professional, I understand the many struggles attached to this journey through life. I also work with adults in helping to discover a place of healing and happiness. I love connecting with others and creating a safe and trusting environment to feel heard or understood. I'm humbled when individuals, both children and adults, open their hearts and allow me to support them along their treatment path.
Some of these specialties include: anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, opposition, school struggles, autism, adoption/foster struggles, etc.
I'm an experienced child and family therapist ready to assist you in dealing with life challenges that come your way. As a parent and professional, I understand the many struggles attached to this journey through life. I also work with adults in helping to discover a place of healing and happiness. I love connecting with others and creating a safe and trusting environment to feel heard or understood. I'm humbled when individuals, both children and adults, open their hearts and allow me to support them along their treatment path.
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Marette Monson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Holladay, UT 84117
I work a lot with teens, individuals who have an autism spectrum disorder, people who have a chronic illness or pain, people with anxiety or depression, and therapists or those in helping professions like me.
Hi. Clients come to me because they want to see changes in their life quickly. I can help them get the results they want without spending years and thousands of dollars. I consider myself honored to witness the stories of courage and resilience from my clients every day. You'll make progress quickly because I'm confident you're doing some things right already. I've learned that life is complicated and each person is unique. There isn't just a one-size fits all formula for solving life's problems. It takes creativity, drive, and tenacity to pull through.
I work a lot with teens, individuals who have an autism spectrum disorder, people who have a chronic illness or pain, people with anxiety or depression, and therapists or those in helping professions like me.
Hi. Clients come to me because they want to see changes in their life quickly. I can help them get the results they want without spending years and thousands of dollars. I consider myself honored to witness the stories of courage and resilience from my clients every day. You'll make progress quickly because I'm confident you're doing some things right already. I've learned that life is complicated and each person is unique. There isn't just a one-size fits all formula for solving life's problems. It takes creativity, drive, and tenacity to pull through.
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Available everywhere in Utah through video conferencing. Many people struggle with feeling different, strange, or like others do not relate to them well. Many people feel like they have to hide who they are and have no place to be themselves. Many new clients worry about being pushed to confront truths and emotions before they are ready. I seek to first get clients ready to change then support them as they lead the way. This goes for the person with depression who needs to reshape their relationships; the person with PTSD facing their painful past; and the gay person grappling with the consequences of coming out or not.
Available everywhere in Utah through video conferencing. Many people struggle with feeling different, strange, or like others do not relate to them well. Many people feel like they have to hide who they are and have no place to be themselves. Many new clients worry about being pushed to confront truths and emotions before they are ready. I seek to first get clients ready to change then support them as they lead the way. This goes for the person with depression who needs to reshape their relationships; the person with PTSD facing their painful past; and the gay person grappling with the consequences of coming out or not.
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I specialize in working with mood disorders and empowering adolescents and young adults to navigate life's challenges with resilience and self-awareness. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I specialize in working with mood disorders and empowering adolescents and young adults to navigate life's challenges with resilience and self-awareness. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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Our goal at the Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Salt Lake (EBTSL) is to deliver state-of-the-art, evidence-based psychological treatment with genuine compassion. We believe it is our responsibility to stay up-to-date with current research and advances in our field. When people entrust us with their care, we strive to confidently say that we are providing treatments that have the best science behind them. We also believe that people learn and grow best when they are in an environment of genuine compassion and support.
Our goal at the Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Salt Lake (EBTSL) is to deliver state-of-the-art, evidence-based psychological treatment with genuine compassion. We believe it is our responsibility to stay up-to-date with current research and advances in our field. When people entrust us with their care, we strive to confidently say that we are providing treatments that have the best science behind them. We also believe that people learn and grow best when they are in an environment of genuine compassion and support.
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Grace Tempest
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFTI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Holladay, UT 84117
The EFT Clinic is a 6-time award winner for best Marriage and Family Therapy. Telehealth, in-person, night, and weekend availability. Grace understands the transformative power of self-understanding and truth. Through this focus, she brings her clients healing, increased self-love, and improved relationships. Grace creates a safe, inclusive space where clients can freely explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors without judgment.
The EFT Clinic is a 6-time award winner for best Marriage and Family Therapy. Telehealth, in-person, night, and weekend availability. Grace understands the transformative power of self-understanding and truth. Through this focus, she brings her clients healing, increased self-love, and improved relationships. Grace creates a safe, inclusive space where clients can freely explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors without judgment.
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Danielle Dutson Thurman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holladay, UT 84117
The EFT Clinic is a 6 time award winner for best Marriage and Family Therapy. Telehealth, in person, night, and weekend availability. Do you struggle with sadness, loneliness, or anxiety? Danielle specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families in distress to help them recognize the underlying emotions/relationship needs that aren't being met. Together, you will build a relationship of connection that will help you cope with these feelings of hopelessness or loss. She will then give you the skills to help you break these patterns outside of therapy to create the life you have always longed for. EFT certified.
The EFT Clinic is a 6 time award winner for best Marriage and Family Therapy. Telehealth, in person, night, and weekend availability. Do you struggle with sadness, loneliness, or anxiety? Danielle specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families in distress to help them recognize the underlying emotions/relationship needs that aren't being met. Together, you will build a relationship of connection that will help you cope with these feelings of hopelessness or loss. She will then give you the skills to help you break these patterns outside of therapy to create the life you have always longed for. EFT certified.
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I can provide you with a variety tools to free yourself from unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. I use research-supported techniques within a warm, transparent, and active therapeutic relationship. Specifically, my approach integrates mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral therapies within a neurobiological framework for understanding and optimizing wellness. I work with each client to increase awareness, acceptance, and compassion. My therapeutic style is open, authentic, and self-disclosing.
I can provide you with a variety tools to free yourself from unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. I use research-supported techniques within a warm, transparent, and active therapeutic relationship. Specifically, my approach integrates mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral therapies within a neurobiological framework for understanding and optimizing wellness. I work with each client to increase awareness, acceptance, and compassion. My therapeutic style is open, authentic, and self-disclosing.
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Do you ever wonder how you've gotten to the place you are? Have you tried to pinpoint a particular event or relationship that seemed to have "caused" your discontent? Perhaps you're looking for the person you "used to be." Oftentimes, the reasons for feeling the way we do are complex and take time to uncover. My approach is supportive and collaborative, working with you to explore the things that are keeping you from feeling the way you want to. I will walk with you on your own personal path, in hopes that you begin to feel more connected with yourself, the people you love, and to the world around you.
Do you ever wonder how you've gotten to the place you are? Have you tried to pinpoint a particular event or relationship that seemed to have "caused" your discontent? Perhaps you're looking for the person you "used to be." Oftentimes, the reasons for feeling the way we do are complex and take time to uncover. My approach is supportive and collaborative, working with you to explore the things that are keeping you from feeling the way you want to. I will walk with you on your own personal path, in hopes that you begin to feel more connected with yourself, the people you love, and to the world around you.
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If you are dissatisfied in your life or career, have difficulties parenting, or experience symptoms such as excessive worry, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, I invite you to contact me. Together we can identify strategies and build skills to give you the tools to live a more satisfying and productive life. The habits you developed and use unconsciously in your day to day life may not be serving you. Great news! You have the power to examine your tendency to repeat the same mental and behavioral responses that have led to your current difficulties. You can make positive changes in how you experience your life. Let's get started.
If you are dissatisfied in your life or career, have difficulties parenting, or experience symptoms such as excessive worry, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, I invite you to contact me. Together we can identify strategies and build skills to give you the tools to live a more satisfying and productive life. The habits you developed and use unconsciously in your day to day life may not be serving you. Great news! You have the power to examine your tendency to repeat the same mental and behavioral responses that have led to your current difficulties. You can make positive changes in how you experience your life. Let's get started.
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Shannon Mcquade
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMT, CHT
Verified Verified
Holladay, UT 84124 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are - Carl Jung… This quote has been my guiding inspiration on my own journey and in my work with others. It can be so easy to lose yourself in the day to day endeavor of living. This can be particularly true for those who have suffered with a history of trauma. Fortunately, within a trusting therapeutic relationship, it is possible to find yourself and become the person you truly are. I have witnessed this happen again and again.
The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are - Carl Jung… This quote has been my guiding inspiration on my own journey and in my work with others. It can be so easy to lose yourself in the day to day endeavor of living. This can be particularly true for those who have suffered with a history of trauma. Fortunately, within a trusting therapeutic relationship, it is possible to find yourself and become the person you truly are. I have witnessed this happen again and again.
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As a Queer, BIPOC, Utah native with an LDS background, I understand the unique and diverse aspects of our culture. It comes with its own set of challenges, whether related to religion, racial identity, sexuality, emotional expression and vulnerability, or the sense of isolation that can sometimes accompany being part of this community. If you find yourself overwhelmed by emotions, struggling to connect with others, feeling stressed, or just barely hanging on, I am here to help.
As a Queer, BIPOC, Utah native with an LDS background, I understand the unique and diverse aspects of our culture. It comes with its own set of challenges, whether related to religion, racial identity, sexuality, emotional expression and vulnerability, or the sense of isolation that can sometimes accompany being part of this community. If you find yourself overwhelmed by emotions, struggling to connect with others, feeling stressed, or just barely hanging on, I am here to help.
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What values would you like to be moving towards in your life? What are you hoping to move away from? I love supporting humans who are attempting to answer these questions. I specialize in supporting folks who are exploring sexual concerns (I am kink and ENM competent and affirming), individuals and couples exploring non-traditional relationships, queer & gender-diverse folks, and people who are navigating major life transitions like faith crises and divorce.
What values would you like to be moving towards in your life? What are you hoping to move away from? I love supporting humans who are attempting to answer these questions. I specialize in supporting folks who are exploring sexual concerns (I am kink and ENM competent and affirming), individuals and couples exploring non-traditional relationships, queer & gender-diverse folks, and people who are navigating major life transitions like faith crises and divorce.
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Brandon J Heugly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holladay, UT 84124 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My passion and specialty for the last 18 years is working with individuals and families with executive functioning challenges (ADD/ADHD, ASD), attachment development, and adoption related struggles. Individuals and families who are seeking a strong behavioral approach will find practical and effective techniques to create a long lasting healthy lifestyle. I also assist with navigating the IEP/504 plan process. I will meet you and your family with an incredible amount of compassion, love and a healthy dose of humor.
My passion and specialty for the last 18 years is working with individuals and families with executive functioning challenges (ADD/ADHD, ASD), attachment development, and adoption related struggles. Individuals and families who are seeking a strong behavioral approach will find practical and effective techniques to create a long lasting healthy lifestyle. I also assist with navigating the IEP/504 plan process. I will meet you and your family with an incredible amount of compassion, love and a healthy dose of humor.
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Linda Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84124 (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting late-identified or diagnosed ADHDers and autistic adults and their families. Together, we process the overwhelm, frustration, and grief often coexisting with ADHD and autism as well as celebrate the creativity, intricacy, and nuances of brain wiring differences. We often apply self-compassion, self-acceptance, self-advocacy, and interdependence skills to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. We strive to create a more manageable lifestyle, including regulating overwhelming emotions, accommodating executive functioning barriers and communication differences, and balancing structure and flexibility.
I specialize in supporting late-identified or diagnosed ADHDers and autistic adults and their families. Together, we process the overwhelm, frustration, and grief often coexisting with ADHD and autism as well as celebrate the creativity, intricacy, and nuances of brain wiring differences. We often apply self-compassion, self-acceptance, self-advocacy, and interdependence skills to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. We strive to create a more manageable lifestyle, including regulating overwhelming emotions, accommodating executive functioning barriers and communication differences, and balancing structure and flexibility.
Mountain West Autism Services is a group of dedicated professionals with a comprehensive background in assessment, therapy and consultation.
We currently provide evaluation services in Utah and New Mexico. ABA services are available in Utah and we currently do not have a wait list. We can also complete Outcome Measures for Tricare via telehealth in the following states (Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah).
Mountain West Autism Services is a group of dedicated professionals with a comprehensive background in assessment, therapy and consultation.
We currently provide evaluation services in Utah and New Mexico. ABA services are available in Utah and we currently do not have a wait list. We can also complete Outcome Measures for Tricare via telehealth in the following states (Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah).
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Welcome! I’m Meg, an LCSW with a passion for helping kids and teens grow towards their most fulfilled, secure, and authentic selves. Growing up is hard for everyone, but I’ve found that many of the youth that come to see me have had a harder time than most finding a consistent feeling of safety and belonging in the world. Much of my experience has come from working with those who identify as neurodivergent or LGBTQ+, those diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, or other disabilities, those who have experienced developmental/complex trauma, and those struggling with anxiety, attachment, or self-image.
Welcome! I’m Meg, an LCSW with a passion for helping kids and teens grow towards their most fulfilled, secure, and authentic selves. Growing up is hard for everyone, but I’ve found that many of the youth that come to see me have had a harder time than most finding a consistent feeling of safety and belonging in the world. Much of my experience has come from working with those who identify as neurodivergent or LGBTQ+, those diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, or other disabilities, those who have experienced developmental/complex trauma, and those struggling with anxiety, attachment, or self-image.
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I believe in individualized treatment for each person. As the client, your treatment is yours and I will assist with meeting your needs. I practice from a humanistic person-centered approach with CBT, DBT, PCIT, and play therapy modalities. My passions are working with children and teens as well as people with disabilities. I have experience working with autism and other developmental disabilities as well as children and teens with a variety of diagnoses and backgrounds. I love people and I love to learn. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have and explore if I am the right fit for you.
I believe in individualized treatment for each person. As the client, your treatment is yours and I will assist with meeting your needs. I practice from a humanistic person-centered approach with CBT, DBT, PCIT, and play therapy modalities. My passions are working with children and teens as well as people with disabilities. I have experience working with autism and other developmental disabilities as well as children and teens with a variety of diagnoses and backgrounds. I love people and I love to learn. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have and explore if I am the right fit for you.
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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.